Wooden Toys from Little Green Earthlets

April 22, 2010 by sue
Filed under Babies & Toddlers, Family, Top Picks

Wooden toys are always popular with both children and parents and, as I have several children’s birthdays coming up, I thought I would have a look to see what wooden presents I could find. Little Green Earthlets have a really lovely selection of wooden toys, from rattles for babies through to toys for toddlers and older children

My favourite of all is this brilliant HAIST House. The houses are made from natural stained wood in Germany and consist of a series of coloured wooden shapes which fit together. As well as being a gorgeous first shape sorter for babies, the wooden pieces would be loved by toddlers (and older children!) as perfect little houses for small dolls, figures and animals. My daughters are 2 and 5 and they would still love these. There are 3 designs, Snail (£15.94) , Arch (£16.94) and Gable (£17.57) – my favourite is the gable as there are so many different colours and shapes.

Little Green Earthlets also have a wonderful selection of wooden baby rattles too. My favourite is the TWIST Rattle, costing just £3.67. The rattle is made from rubber wood and has a big easy grip making it easy for babies to hold onto, as well as several sliding wooden beads. Suitable from 3 months.

For toddlers, this Wooden Tableware Set (£13.95) is ideal. It’s a great alternative to all the plastic tea sets that are available and little children would have a wonderful time setting the table for their teddies and dolls! There is also a wooden Fruit and Veg Playset (£7.95) available too.

Finally, a little toy that’s perfect for all the lovely weather we’re having at the moment! Although it isn’t quite warm enough to get the paddling pool out yet, I’m hoping for a long, hot summer and I know my daughters would have a wonderful time sailing these cute JUMBO Shrimp Boats (£7.83) around the paddling pool or playing with them in the sandpit.