Gifts for Kids: Top 5 Wooden Toys

We at B. always keep the environment in mind, so it’s no surprise that you can find a LOT of wooden treasures in our playroom. These colorful toys are made with durability in mind and they’re crafted with smooth ‘n’ sturdy wood. Whether little ones are playing with a musical instrument, moving lil’ beads along a maze, or cooking up pretend meals, our wooden toys are sure to spark creativity and add a classic touch to playtime.

Here are our top 5 wooden toys of the season:

Tiny tots: Xylo-Pound Whale

Wooden xylophone
Whale pounding bench
3 balls and a kid-friendly hammer

Pound the balls, watch ‘em go, and enjoy a musical show! This 2-in-1 toy for tots features a wooden pounding bench and a removable xylophone. All of the pieces are tiny hands-friendly and the smiley whale adds a playful touch to the toy. Little ones can improve their fine motor skills by pounding the colorful balls, then explore the wonderful world of music by playing on the xylophone!

3 months & over: Free Wheee-lees

6 colorful mini cars
Tiny hands-friendly
Easily portable

Got a little car lover in the family? Then this vroomin’ set is for them. Rolling around with these colorful and classic toy cars can easily spark a mini driver’s imagination. Will they hit the city streets and zoom around town? Maybe slowly drive through the countryside and admire the scenery? Or will they soar into the sky and roll all the way to the stars? No matter how kiddos decide to ride, these screen-free and hands-on toys guarantee a whole lotta fun!

12 months & over: Zany Zoo

Alphabet tiles with animals
Bead maze and spinners
Zigzag tracks and peek-a-boo doors

Letters, and animals, and shapes, oh my! The Zany Zoo is one of our classic wooden toys that simply never goes out of style. This colorful cube comes with a ton of fun and educational activities for children to discover. Toddlers can flip the alphabet tiles and learn about letters. They can play with the wooden beads on the wire maze and improve their fine motor skills. Or they can open the doors to discover different animals! Five sides, endless fun.

2 years & over: Chop 'n' Play Sets

6 sliceable fruits or veggies
Wooden knives and cutting boards
Sets teach about food and nutrition

Kids can play pretend all day and also learn along the way! Add a dash of math into the playtime by encouraging children to count as they chop. You can start with 2 pieces, for example, then ask your toddler to slice both and count how many they have on the cutting board in total. And on top of learning their 123s, toddlers can also familiarize themselves with important life skills as they play. After all, these wooden toys introduce kids to the process of preparing, cooking, and sharing food!

3 years & over: Mini Chef Kitchenette

Oven, stovetop, microwave, and more
Cookware and dishes
Cutlery and utensils

Kids can prep this year’s festive feast alongside you with our wooden play kitchen! Equipped with realistic appliances and 33 accessories, this sleek ‘n’ stylish kitchen may even tempt the adults to pause the cooking and play. And if your little helper is always around when you’re making dinner or baking a pie (not just to taste-test), maybe cooking has piqued their interest! So playing pretend in a kid-friendly kitchen can bring them one step closer to their own culinary adventures.