Wooden toys such as Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys can be found at most department stores and toy stores, such as KB Toys, Toys R Us, WalMart, and Target. Specialty toy stores often carry hand made wooden toys while high-end children's boutiques sometimes sell wooden heirlooms. In addition, wooden toys can be ordered from the following:
Gummy Lump is an online store with one of the best selections of wooden toys and other high quality children's toy products available. They carry nearly every Melissa & Doug toy and have great customer service.
Wooden Toys, located in New York, offers high quality, non toxic wooden puzzles, games, toys, and furniture from around the world. They also offer an exquisite heirloom quality wooden collection that includes a rocking horse, castle, dollhouse, and more.
Smart Start Toys offers unique, handcrafted educational toys for kids of all ages. Their web site features a wonderful search engine that allows you to search by age range and desired learning values.
Sue's offers Roly Polys, whimsical pull toys with a rolling wooden egg on top! The site also sells elaborately carved wooden Christmas ornaments.
The Wooden Wagon offers award-winning toys and handmade dolls from Europe. They sell wooden trains, games, cars, pull toys, and much more, including the popular Ostheimer figures.
Summary
Whether you are looking for a nostalgic piece or a modern toy, there are a variety of toys made of wood available. Though they may cost a bit more than their plastic counterparts, wooden playthings are sturdy and made-to-last. If you are lucky enough to own an heirloom toy, make sure it is safe before allowing a young child to play with it. If the toy has been painted, test the paint to make sure it is not lead-based. Also make sure there are no loose parts to pose a choking hazard.
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