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Toys have always been the building blocks for both human development, and our journey here at Carousel - we started as a brick-and-mortar toy shop in 1998! Throughout the years trends have come and gone, but one thing that will never change is good old-fashioned wooden toys.

Whether it is that tradition you're hoping to engage in, or perhaps you're looking to foster a Montessori-aligned environment of play, or if you're even just looking for options you don't have to constantly replace batteries in, there's a classic wooden toy option for all! From early learning to nursery decorations, pretend play to family games, there's plenty to love about the world of wood.

Janod Rotating Dog Wooden Early Learning Toy

This pre-school match and sorting toy introduces babies to shapes and colours! The adorable design really adds to the charm of this toy.

Childrens Pull Along Toy Shark

Sharks have never been so cute! This pull-along toy, made from sustainable FSC certified wood, is sure to delight children with its unique shape and vibrant colours.

Djeco FilaFriends Wooden Animals Threading Beads Toy

This menagerie of furry friends is great for kids 2 and up, to help with fine motor skills, dexterity, and creativity! It's also a great way to introduce them to the animal kingdom.

Janod Rabbit Pushcart with Blocks

If your little one has started walking, this pushcart is perfect in helping them practice! It also comes with 19 wooden blocks, making it a wonderful and versatile piece.

Bear Hug Childrens Wooden Wall Mounted Triple Coat Hook

Having their own coat peg, just for them, can help children get to grips with life skills like putting their coats, scarves, or dressing gowns away, just like the grownups!

Djeco Animambo Turtle Cymbal & Xylophone

Music is a wonderful tool for helping children express their creativity and enhance their auditory skills, and this adorable xylophone provides that with style!

Janod Kids Adjustable Wooden Ironing Board Toy With Iron & Hangers

Especially perfect for children who love to imitate their parents, this ironing board set offers a chance for them to do laundry like you, but keep safe at the same time!

Childrens Peter Rabbit Wooden baby Stacking cubes

Bring the enchanting Peter Rabbit world to the next generation with this set of 5 stacking cubes! This lovable bunny has been with our childhoods for many years, and will remain for many more.

Childrens Pull Along Paddington Steam Train

Speaking of beloved children's characters, Paddington Bear is right up there with ones that will never go out of style! Your kids can take him on a journey of their own making with this pull-along steam train.

Janod Kids Wooden Toy Chainsaw with Rotating Silicone Blade 

This wooden chainsaw is perfect for children who love garden work or construction! With a rotating blade and mechanical sound, this fabulous toy offers a safe and fun way for kids to join in outdoor activities.

What are the benefits of traditional wooden toys?

durable

We all know what kids can be like! Wooden toys tend to be more durable and long-lasting than plastic ones; a lot of them can be passed down even after years of rough play.

stimulate sensory development

Wooden toys can come in various textures, weights, and shapes - a diverse range of wooden toys can offer quite a tactile experience! By playing with wooden toys and exploring the shapes, sizes, textures, and even different smells, children gain a rich sensory experience that is very difficult to replicate with any other material.

eco-friendly

Wood is one of the best resources on our planet - while we individually can't solve the challenges facing our environment, we can all make little changes in our day-to-day lives, and choosing wooden toys over plastic is a great option. Not only does the production of wooden toys have a lower carbon footprint, most toy companies will use sustainable, high-quality timber sources.

improve creative thinking

Rather than with electronic toys, where often movement and sound is made for them, traditional wooden toys challenge children to use their imagination in play. Kids have the freedom to create their own sounds, invent stories, experiment with movement; overall, traditional wooden toys offer a really open-ended play experience that kids can come back to again and again.

boost fine motor skills

With the tactile nature of wooden toys, often children are encouraged to grasp, stack, and move small pieces in order to play. Depending on the toy itself, traditional wooden toys can help with hand-eye coordination, balance, dexterity, and bilateral coordination!

Janod Forest Ball Wooden Labyrinth Travel Toy

This engaging magnetic maze labyrinth is ideal for long journeys or long waits - lightweight and compact, it helps promote concentration and observation skills!

Djeco Kids Wooden animals Pop-Up Toy

Designed to captivate the little ones with charming animal friends, this multi-pop toy fosters motor skills as children explore three different and entertaining ways to achieve the same action.

Princess Tower Childrens Wooden Money Box

Looking after and saving physical money is an important life skill, and this princess money box adds a fun fairytale twist! Perfect for all their pennies.

Janod Story Buildable Farm Playset with 10 Wooden Figures

Every budding farmer or storyteller can have hours of fun with this farm themed play set - made from sustainable and eco-friendly wood and cardboard!

Djeco Arbramix 18 Piece Wooden animal Puzzle

With this fun and engaging puzzle, kids can piece together their favourite character from the selection of six colourful animals, or mix and match for wacky new animal creations!

Janod Bikloon Little Racer Learner Bike

We all know how intrinsic learning how to ride a bike is to the childhood experience! With a comfortable and height-adjustable seat, this serves as the perfect first balance bike for toddlers.

10 Piece Wooden Crazy Golf Garden Game

Fun for all the family with this outdoor game! This crazy golf set includes a ramp, seesaw, a short tunnel and a humpback slope as well as two practice holes, for you to create your own course.

Janod Panda Wooden Stacking & Rocker tumbler

The perfect blend of play and learning, this engaging panda tumbler also doubles as a stacking toy! The ears are also a soft felt material, providing a variety of textures.

20 Piece Kids Wooden Train Set for toddlers

Is there anything more classic than a wooden train set? Designed specifically for toddlers, this trainset toy encourages learning and creativity, making it a wonderful gift.

Pair Of Childrens Rainbow Bookends

Help cultivate their own little library with this bright and retro rainbow bookend set! Ideal for keeping a few books to hand, for them to pick out and explore a love of reading.

“Toys are children's words and play is their language.”
- Garry Landreth

Kids Football Wooden Money Box Children's Piggy Bank

Change is good, in both senses of the word! Your footie-mad little one can learn the importance of saving money and storing valuables with their very own money box.

Djeco Animambo Set Of 3 Musical Instruments

This musical instrument set shows kids the wonderful world of percussion! With a choice of maraca, tambourine, and castanet, little ones can form their own rhythm band.

Janod Trio 3-Sided Wooden Pretend Play Kids kitchen

Perfect for small spaces, this children's corner kitchen includes everything your child needs to cook imaginary meals, all decked out in wonderful retro patterns

Childrens Woodland Animals Stacking Toy 

Especially perfect if you're going for a woodland theme, this enchanting set can be stacked in countless combinations, nurturing those vital problem-solving skills.

Janod Wooden Sword & Shield Wolf Design set

Calling all budding knights, warriors, Witchers, and more! Ideal for adventurous children, this wooden sword and shield set can help them realise their own noble quests.

Green Train and Coach Childrens Wooden Wall Mounted Coat Peg

A great room decoration for the train-loving young conductor, this vibrant coat peg can help encourage them to keep their own spaces tidy.

Janod Fun Table Top shuffleboard game

No internet or electricity required for this vibrant and bold tabletop shuffleboard game! It's fun for kids and adults alike, a wonderful option for a family game night.

Jungle Animals Wooden Wind-Up Bedtime Music Box

Decorated with delightful jungle animals, this wooden lullaby music box is a perfect addition to any nursery - especially if there is a jungle theme running!

Janod First Words 40 piece Memory Game

This educational memory game comprises of 40 wooden pieces, perfect for helping kids aged 2 and up to learn new vocabulary whilst developing memory skills.

Penguin Wooden decorative Childrens Book Ends

Bookends are a fantastic way for children to keep their books and shelves tidy, as these polite penguin pals will do the job with pleasure!

Wood you believe it?

We hope you've enjoyed this dive into a selection of our classic toy offering! Wooden toys offer a timeless charm, and numerous benefits that modern plastic toys often lack. Not only durable and eco-friendly, but also stimulating creativity and imagination in children, by choosing wooden toys you are investing in quality, sustainability, and the development of your child. So, next time you’re looking for a gift or a new addition to the playroom, consider the lasting value of wooden toys!