Why Wooden Toys?
We all want the best for our children, and why wouldn’t we. But what happens when you are not sure what is “best” when it comes to toys?
Wooden toys have been enjoyed for generations and are still going strong. Wooden toys are timeless. Here are the top seven reasons why Jake + Co encourage the use of wooden toys;
Wooden toys help children focus - research suggests that playing and learning environments featuring natural elements like wood help children to concentrate and focus.
Wooden toys are more durable - they have less chance of breaking when unintentionally dropped or thrown by your little ones! There are good reasons why wooden toys tend to be the ones that are handed down or inherited from previous generations and that is because they are more durable and last the distance.
Good quality wooden toys are eco-friendly - they do not contain PVC, phthalates or similar chemicals used in plastic toys which makes wooden toys much safer than plastic toys. Safety is an important aspect when choosing toys.
Wooden toys are aspiring - they can be turned into anything a child would like them to be, which in turn can follow a child’s development from simple symbolic play all the way into complex imaginative play.
They look great! Aesthetics may or may not be high on everyone’s list of criteria for choosing toys, but wooden toys, whether they are stained, left natural or painted, tend to be visually appealing.
They promote creative play - the toy market is saturated with vivid colours, screens, loud noises and flashing lights. Often features like these tend to shut down the opportunity’s children have for problem solving and imaginative play. Wooden toys offer open-ended play for a child to explore at their own pace and on their own terms. Often the extra bells and whistles that are on plastic toys can make these toys instantly appealing, but tend to restrict and direct how children play with them.
Cleanliness - timber is a natural antibacterial product, so there is no need to worry about cleaning wooden toys.
The collection of wooden toys in the Jake + Co catalogue helps to nourish physical and mental development of children.
We would love for you to browse the Jake + Co collection for the most unique and quality baby products. Whether you are seeking a gift for a baby shower, for a new Mum to be, or to treat your own special bundle of joy, we have a wide range of gorgeous baby products to suit all occasions.
Love,
Jake + Co
