The Running Wheel

A wheel on a stick? Could it really hold a child’s attention for more than a few minutes? Polish product designer Grzegorz Cholewiak and German artist Lena Hensel answer with a resounding yes in their newest invention for the littles: Toll’s Toy.

The Story of 100 Wooden Cars

Whenever I chat with designers who happen to have children, a recurring theme continually surfaces: the idea that, as parents, we’re all just really trying to create products that solve problems for our families. Take Italian father Matteo Ragni, for example: a designer who not only created his own version of an everyday beloved toy,

The Real Truth About Organic Toys

Organic products are all the rage in today’s playgroup circles, accounting for over $100 billion worth of sales in the current marketplace. It makes sense – we all take great, even astronomically expensive, measures to ensure our babies’ health. Yet what happens when the literal fibers of our proverbial safety net – the organic toys

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gift guide // wooden toys.

Wooden toys are some of my favorite gifts to give – they’re long-lasting, classic and add such a natural element to any playroom. Here are a few favorites to consider for the littles in your life!: 1. Croc pile ($35) at Areaware 2. Birthday cake set ($60) at Acorn Toy Shop 3. Wooden marble run

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a house of blocks.

I don’t recall the three little pigs building a house with blocks, but if they did? I’d hope they choose the Japanese House Block Set from Acorn. Ethically made in Vietnam, the house hides 41 multi-colored blocks of different shapes and sizes – all made to form the sweetest abode for your child to create.

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slow food toys.

Slow food movement, kids’ style? Yes indeed…

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a multi-tasking rocker for kids.

Moms know a thing or two about multi-tasking, right? So why shouldn’t your child’s toys be working double duty, as well? Enter Wishbone Flip Rocker and Ride-On. A genius two-in-one system that grows with your child’s interests, the Flip is sure to guarantee a spot in your kid’s heart for at least five years.

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top 5 wooden teethers.

Wooden teethers can be fantastic alternatives to their plastic counterparts – they’re nontoxic, eco-friendly and organic. (And OK, super adorable.) Here are my top five favorites on the market – all super affordable and from Etsy sellers!:

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