The Timeless Appeal of Wooden Toys: Why They’re a Must-Have for Every Child

The Timeless Appeal of Wooden Toys: Why They’re a Must-Have for Every Child

There’s something unique about wooden toys. They have a timeless charm that often gives us a sense of nostalgia and brings us back to some of our favourite toys, but their play benefits are very much modern.
I love the sensory element of wooden toys, they are soft to the touch but give a warm sensation and have that lovely smell of freshly cut wood. I love the smell of a box of Kapla planks...It is such an amazing tactile and comforting experience.


Wooden toys come in natural wood colour and any colour themes, from soft pastel colours to primary colours. Wooden blocks are the perfect example of a category of wooden toys that is so varied and engaging for play, creativity and skills. Wooden blocks have loads of variations of colours and shapes, making them appealing to young children, toddlers and older children.
Building, stacking, making up things is what children love to do, no rules just pure imagination and wooden blocks are just ideal for that. A simple and natural approach to play that encourage children to explore and learn at their own pace.

A pile of New Classic Toys 100 Building Blocks on a white surface.

 

Yes, wooden toys look good in any room but they are more than just beautiful, they are an amazing resource for early learning. They encourage the development of all skills, from fine motor coordination to problem-solving and creativity. Our range of early learning toys from Vilac for example that includes a wooden play kitchens, a wooden workbench or a wooden farm, has been specifically designed for toddlers' little hands and developmental stages. So young ones can enjoy playing with stunning wooden toys packed with activities while learning at the same time and with pieces that are sized and safe for their age group.

The Vilac Early Learning Workbench is a vibrant wooden toy intended for children aged 18 months and older. It includes a variety of interactive elements such as a clock, gears, knobs, and stacked shapes on a vertical rod. The background features a checkered pattern along with the words "Atelier Vilac," making it an engaging play-and-learn experience.

 

a Vilac Multi-activity Early-Learning Kitchen

Wooden sets are durable and do pass the test of time as they are not tied to a heavily marketed character. They never go out of fashion and just navigate through trends.

The "Vilac I Learn Counting Vegetables" is a vibrant wooden toy set intended for children aged 18 months and up. It includes a tree with various shapes to match, such as birds and fruits, along with vegetables and apples beneath the tree. There are also numbered slots from 1 to 5. The setup is displayed on a soft pink carpet, with pillows and a vase in the background.


Wooden toys are the perfect example of what play should be look like: natural, imaginative, simple and 100% enjoyable for both child and parent!

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