Why wooden toys are better
Before the discovery of plastic and other synthetic materials, wood was the favorite material for toys. But even if there are now other materials, wooden toys are still the preference of many parents and educators. A basic reason would be its durability and environmental concerns. Wooden toys are also naturally beautiful, smooth textures, natural smell, and their weight.
The following are the best wooden toys that you can provide for your child:
- blocks
- Puzzle
- Peek-a-Boo Balls
- ride-on
- workbench
- Shape Sorting Cubes
Toys made of wood prove to be cost-effective mainly because they will last longer than synthetic toys. Children can throw or hit them and you can be sure that they will not break easily. It is not uncommon for wooden toys to be handed over by the firstborn to the rest of the siblings. Some of these toys are even passed down from one generation to the next. These types of toys are also easy to repair and can be recycled into another type of toy. They can also be stored for a long time when they are no longer played with.
Wooden toys are environmentally friendly as they do not require batteries or any power source. They are biodegradable and can be easily disposed of.
They can even be given to babies. Even if these toys are chewed, they are finished with non-toxic substances. There are rattles, ring towers, and grasping toys that are good for babies and toddlers. Building blocks, puzzles, and assembly toys are ideal for older babies. They are educational and can expand identification and motor skills.
The most popular is the building block. They help in the imaginative and constructive game of children. Another popular one is the xylophone, a musical instrument that can develop a child’s rhythm and melody. There are wooden animal-shaped toys to aid in identification. Wooden puzzle toys are educational games that are good for hand-eye coordination. Such a toy would be ideal for a preschooler.
Wooden toys are recommended as a better child development aid than other toys. They can stimulate the young mind to new ways of playing with the toy and expand the child’s creativity. As the child grows, he will find other ways to play with wooden toys. An example would be wooden blocks, at an early age; Blocks can be stacked on top of each other with no purpose or meaning. When the child is a preschooler, building blocks can be an aid in identifying colors or even reading simple words.
