droolicious : wooden

Natural Wooden Teaching Clock

Lisa Estall — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:54:00 GMT

For kids interested in learning the time, I think this Wooden Teaching Clock might be helpful. It's made of sustainable sources and is free from harmful toxins.

Remove and match the numbers in the correct slots. This is for kids ages 3 and up.

This is sold on the UK web site Ethical Babe so if money is no object, it's $30 for the clock and extra for shipping to the U.S.

Eco-Friendly Washing Machine By Plan Toys

Lisa Estall — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:41:00 GMT

At first glance, I thought this was a lighter. Actually, it's a very fun looking washing machine made by Plan Toys. Made of replenishable rubber wood, it’s eco-friendly and big enough to fit in a playhouse.

Kids can really open the door and pull open the slot to place pretend detergent. Also the knob cranks which turns the tumbler inside.

Measurements are: H 15.6 x L 12.2 x W 23.6 in.

Price is a hefty $200. You can buy this at oompa.com

Custom-Painted Peg Dolls: The New Family Portrait?

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Etsy shop Naked Peggies offers custom-painted wooden peg dolls in just about any style you can imagine (including unpainted for you crafties out there), but especially cool are the UnNaked Peggie families, which can be hand-painted to represent you and your brood.

Send in pics of the family (pets included if you have 'em), and Naked Peggies will send back a set of peg dolls to match -- check out this one, where the details extend all the way down to the Paul Frank tee on the little guy and the three-day stubble on Dad.

Sure, they can get a little pricey -- this particular set ran its family $55 -- but most of us probably won't use these as playthings. As a clever alternative to the typical family portrait, though, they look great.

Prices vary -- check out Naked Peggies' Etsy shop for details. [Bambino Goodies]

Preschooler's Fav Doll with Pigtails

Cathy Hale — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Simple, sweet and oh-so-friendly, this Kathe Kruse doll will soon be your little girl's best new gal pal. This flexible soft Sophie Doll is hand made of wood, wire, cloth, felt, and wool. I'm loving her fantastically fluffy pigtails! Makes a great birthday gift. These dolls are not recommended for children under 3-years-old. Shop Sophie at Oompa.

Wooden Cow With Chime

Lisa Estall — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:30:00 GMT

I just adore this Mini Pull Along Cow. This brightly painted and polished wooden toy has textured ears for baby to feel and a little bell inside which activates...

when the cow is in motion.

It's made in Italy and sold at mysweetmuffin.com for under $20. Recommended for children aged one and up.

Bajo EMT Ambulance Toy

AmandaHill — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

I am neither the first nor the last to notice the adorable products that Bajo puts out. This EMT Ambulance toy being one of them. It's a wooden car toy just waiting to be played with by a tiny hands.

Check it out at Oompa.

Green Baby: WoodPecker Walker

Cathy Hale — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT

If you're looking for a walker without lots of buzzing, dinging, ringing and batteries, this might the one for you. What a fun & safe way for your baby to build gross motor skills and improve balance. The WoodPecker Walker from Plan Toys features two wooden birdies that peck when the walker moves. It's beautifully crafted and has no sharp edges. Your child will love the click-clack sound. Retails for $72 at BabyEarth.

A Toast To Breakfast Toys

Lisa Estall — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:04:00 GMT

Get your mornings started with this KidKraft Toaster Set. Your child can join you in the kitchen and pretend to make breakfast while you prepare their real food.

For $29.95, this wooden set includes a toaster that pops up, 2 slices of bread, 2 bagels, a stick of butter with Velcro straps, a plate, and a butter knife.

You can buy this at A Rocking Horse To Love.

Rattle On Baby!

Lisa Estall — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:41:00 GMT

What I like about this wooden rattle is that it is looks different and is safe for babies to chew on.

Called Selecta Grasping Toy Tulpino, this rattle is made out of beech wood and polished with beeswax. It is also painted with non-toxic water-based paints.

The price is $14.95 which is high for a rattle but it is described as being made of high quality wood. Selecta toys are made in Germany.

Sold at Child Trek.

Peace Baby Blocks

Lisa Estall — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:27:00 GMT

I love the colors of these Peace Baby Blocks. Designed by Deb Pilutti, the 9 wooden blocks are painted with pale shades of pink, blue, green and cocoa.
Being eco-friendly, they are made of light maple wood which were cut right from the forests in Michigan!

Babies will be captivated by the designs of 9 baby faces, letters, dots, and stripes. Continue on reading to find out which celebs have them.

As part of the official Kid's Choice Awards swag bag, these blocks were given to Ben Stiller, Will Smith, Johnny Depp, and Chris Rock.

They are non-toxic too so safe for babies. So send the message of love and peace and get these blocks at Oliebollen. Price is $28.

Dessert Anyone? Cook Up Goodies With This Pastel Baking Set

Lisa Estall — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:56:00 GMT

Look out Mrs. Fields! This Pastel Baking Set is for little pastry chefs who want to serve up pretend chocolate chip cookies. The mixers lift in and out of the bowl and the rolling pin really rolls! Wooden cooking pan, cookies...

and measuring spoon also included. Created by Kidcraft, this 8-piece set is recommended for kids ages 3-8.

Price is $29.98 and sold at allchildrensfurniture.com.

Classic Wooden Toys Collapse and Spring Back To Life

Chris Ford — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:30:00 GMT

You know what they say, "What's old is new again." I'm not that old, but when I was a kid I used to be fascinated with these types of little wooden toys - the kind that seem to collapse when you push the bottom but then spring to life again when you let go. Now you can get a few of them for your kids too - and at a price that won't break the bank.

The Petra Toys Press Puppets come in a Rhino, Giraffe, Red Dog and Elephant version. They would be great for an inexpensive little gift or even a party favor. Actually, it's kind of a pricey party favor, but they're cool nonetheless.

Petra Toys Wooden Press Puppets, $18 from BlackWagon.com

A Child's Modern Rocking Chair

Lisa Estall — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:54:00 GMT

This Mod Rocker would look sleek in any room. For extra comfort you can even get a Mod Pad ($25) with a...

non-skid underside. It's available in maple, cherry stain and walnut.

Sold at Modern Nursery for around $300.

For tots 18 months. Too bad they don't have an adult version!

Celebrate With A Wooden Birthday Cake

Lisa Estall — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:10:00 GMT

It’s your child’s birthday and they want to cut the cake. Why not get them a unique wooden birthday cake so they can get involved too!

This toy includes 6 slices, a serving plate, 19 toppings...

7 candles, a wooden spatula and a storage box.

There's no mess involved and everyone is happy.

For ages 3 and up. Sold for $19.99 at Monkey Bean Toys.

House Puzzle, Furniture Included

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:28:00 GMT

I love toys that do double duty. This play house and furniture set is a clever combo.

As its name suggests, The All-in-One House, $49.95, is an ingenious solid play set and puzzle in one. Made of alder wood, this German-designed cool casa will not only build spatial relation skills but also help nurture an interest in interior design.

Puzzimals: Hand Made Wooden Animal Puzzles

Chris Ford — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:08:00 GMT

Puzzimals are wooden puzzles of animals that are hand crafted and free-standing. Most designs have the name of the animal incorporated into them, but the best thing about them is the price.

There are hundreds of designs in just about any animal you can think of, from a rhinoceros (pictured) to a giraffe to a bobcat. You can also get most of the designs as Christmas ornaments. The crazy thing though (to me at least) is the price. Each animal is only $12.00. So for the little animal lover in your life it might make the perfect gift.

Puzzimals, each around $12.00 from the Puzzimals shop at Etsy.com

7 Days of Eco-Friendly Toys: Ikea Vippig Seesaw

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:02:00 GMT

The only problems I have with the Ikea Vippig Seesaw is that I only have one kid and I’m too big to sit on this. Pushing one side with a foot sorta works, but I’ll have to line up some playdates with counterweights. Other than some only-child woes, the Vippig looks awesome, takes up only a little floor space, and is made of renewable birch.

Ikea, $49.99.

Sassafras Duck Croquet Set Quacks Us Up

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:03:00 GMT

If you’re looking for a relatively calm outdoor activity, croquet may be just the game. There’s no running, no catching, and no flying objects to keep an eye on. The Sassafras Duck Croquet Set is an adorable, painted wood mini-set that includes two mallets, four balls and four duck-and-rope wickets. Assuming the play is less competitive than Heathers, you can adjust the wickets to offer wider targets for little players. A net carrying bag is also included; tea and pâté are not.

Available on Amazon, $16.95.

Green Baby: Wooden and Wicker Handcart from Tree House Blues

chrisjordan — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:06:00 GMT

Tree House Blue believes that traditional toys made from natural organic products provide the best platform from which children can be creative. This wooden and wicker handcart is no exception.

Perfectly sized for your your child to cart around their beloved treasures.

Available at Tree House Blue for £79.95