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Toys made from wood have delighted children going all the way back to the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks. And while mass-produced plastic toys have taken over much of the market, classic wood toys continue to be lovingly handcrafted and enjoyed by families all over the world. Why?

For one thing, wood toys are safer for your family and the planet. Unlike plastic, which is filled with chemicals and toxins and will languish in landfills leaching chemicals into the groundwater for the rest of time, the wood toys chosen by Granola Babies are sustainably made and safe for your little one, even if he is prone to chewing on his toys. (Don’t assume wood toys are always safe though; always make sure they haven’t been finished with toxic paint or varnishes.)

Wood toys are also more durable than their cheap plastic counterparts. There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing that brand new toy broken after just a few days of play. Wood toys, on the other hand, are often of heirloom quality and will last through multiple generations of family play.

Wood toys are also more aesthetically pleasing. A cheap plastic play kitchen might fit the bill at the moment of purchase, but too many garish colors and cheaply made items can quickly make you feel like you’re living in the childcare room at the gym. A beautifully handcrafted play kitchen like the one we sell by Camden Rose is, on the other hand, a work of art that will make you smile every time you look at it.