Why Poppet Post loves wooden toys

Here at Poppet Post, we’re big supporters of handcrafted wooden toys. Here’s why…

Wooden toys are timeless

A wooden toy will take you down memory lane, invoking the simple, uncomplicated life of yesteryear. Imagine your grandparents playing with their toys when they were tiny tots. Life comes full circle.

Wooden toys provide sensory experience

Wooden toys have a natural texture to them – not the smooth feeling that plastic has. Even if the wooden toys have been sanded and painted, a texture still remains. Your child will enjoy running their fingers over the varying rough and smooth patches. If the wooden toys haven’t been painted, the natural wood grain provides great visual stimulation.

Wooden toys improve imagination

Your child’s imagination is unlocked when playing with wooden toys as there aren’t instant responses to actions such as flashing lights and noise. I love listening to the conversations my 16-month-old has with her wooden toy, Mr Wiggly Worm – obviously not understanding a word as it’s in a language only the two of them share!

Wooden toys are durable

Wooden toys are hardy and can be handed down from one generation to the next. Don’t you still have your ‘pound a peg’? Wooden toys can be thrown around, nibbled at, and – in the case of Mr Wiggly Worm – taken on many off-road adventures and still be able to provide hours of entertainment for next time.

The benefits of playing with wooden toys:

• Fine and gross motor skills development – e.g. building blocks
• Hand-eye co-ordination – e.g. stacking towers
• Spatial awareness – e.g. shape sorters
• Imaginative play – e.g. a rocking horse

You’ll find the lovely handcrafted Mr Wiggly Worm in one of our upcoming Poppet Post boxes. Other Poppet Post suppliers of wooden toys that we’re proud to stock include Melissa & Doug , Timeless Toys , VIGA Toys and Pegasus Toys .