June 2009 Notable Toys — Wooden Toys

Created for children 12 months and older, this interesting toy is a perfect first musical instrument for your little one. It’s colorful, whimsical animals will get little hands interested in holding it – once the Rain Stick is turned over, your child will hear a pleasing “rain” sound. It’s a nice first step into the word of music. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED since July 1, 2010.

By the age of three, it seems like kids know what they want to do and have the ability to reach just about anything – including keyboards and pianos that you may not want them using quite yet. This real 18 key piano should keep them busy while they learn early musical skills – wonderfully and whimsically painted with the Boikido cow prominently displayed – perfect for the kids to play along while the parents play with real musical instruments. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards.

Musical toys are always fascinating to kids. This colorful and attractive musical set not only develops motor and musical skills but will keep children busy for hours. It helps kids develop rhythm and melody. Tambourine, Flute, Mini Xylophone, Maracas and 2 Drum Sticks are included. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards.

Made for children 36 months or older, this attractive colorful wooden puzzle will help kids with the important first stage of letter identification and is a terrific complement to the standard Boikido letter puzzle that features upper case letters. A must have for every kid. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards.

Park, wash and repair your cars. Rush your cars up and down the slope for hours of fun and imaginary play. Develops motor skills. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards.

Tony's robust tractor with trailer is exactly what small hands need! When being pushed Tony jiggles due to the eccentric placement of the wheels. This beechwood toy is a great first small push toy.

Use your skills at threading these bright and cheery flower children on the string to make a necklace or simply dump and start over.

Brightly colored beech wood flowers bring this beautiful clutching toy to bloom. Haba's non toxic water based stain brings out the beautiful essence of this infant toy. Just the right size for any little girl's hands!

Who is that ringing and squeaking on track 7? Why it's Terry Train! Terry and his two cars will be right into the depot! This beechwood pulling toy is perfect for any toddler to push and crawl with. Will last a lifetime!

Bunny or bear? How about both! Colorful beechwood blocks for a constantly changingzoo!

The Crazy Car comes wobbling and tinkling around the corner. The unique wobbly wheels make the back “dragon” end move slightly askew from the “driver” car up in front. Made in Germany out of native, reforested beechwood and stained with a non-toxic, water-based, lead-free stain, the color will remain vibrant for many years to come. Launch date: 2009.

Made in Germany out of native, reforested beechwood and stained with a non-toxic, water-based, lead-free stain, the product is designed to remain vibrant for many years to come. The back wheels are a bit smaller than the front wheels so when pulled a crazy up and down motion appears. The back wheels have small round wheels atop with red circles that provide an interesting optical effect. The interior blue wooden axis with wheels is able to be removed so children can imagine they are towing something around with Mr. Rollino. Launch date: 2009.
— Haba wooden infant toys are good sellers at Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., Owner Patricia Fiedler told TDmonthly in March 2009. “They’re lovely and affordable.”

The 12”-long, three-piece body has lopsided wheels that happily waggle the caterpillar across the floor.  With a smiling, friendly caterpillar face, the product features sturdy beechwood construction with non-toxic, water-based, lead-free stains. Launch date: 2009.

This duck has a 7”-long, three-piece body with oversized floppy duck wings, along with a cute orange nose. It features sturdy beechwood construction with non-toxic, water-based, lead-free stains. Launch date: 2009.

This handcrafted, wooden pull toy is made by artisans in India and features coloring provided by natural vegetable dye. The turtle's shell rotates as the toy is pulled along. It measures 5" x 5" x 4.5".