Wooden Toys - Bluey

Wooden toys last. That's the whole appeal. A well-made wooden walker or play kitchen gets handed from one child to the next and still looks good ten years later, which is why parents keep coming back to them over plastic. We stock wooden toys from Le Toy Van, Tender Leaf Toys, Janod and PlanToys, priced from around $20 up to heirloom dolls houses, and ship them anywhere in Australia.

If you know what you're after, jump straight to it below. If you're buying a gift and you're not sure, skip to how to choose by age.

Shop wooden toys by type

• Wooden baby walkers — push-along walkers for babies finding their feet, roughly 9 to 18 months
• Wooden baby rockers — rockers and rocking animals for sitting and riding
• Wooden play kitchens — full kitchens, fridges, and play food for role play
• Wooden dolls houses — open-fronted houses, furniture and dolls
• Wooden teethers and rattles — first toys for newborns and young babies
• Wooden activity toys — shape sorters, stackers, bead mazes and activity cubes
• Wooden ride-ons, bikes and trikes — balance bikes and ride-on toys for toddlers up

Shop wooden toys by age

• 6 to 12 months — grasping, mouthing and cause-and-effect. Rattles, teethers, simple stackers, first push-along toys.
• 1 to 2 years — walking and posting. Walkers, shape sorters, chunky puzzles, pull-along animals.
• 2 to 3 years — pretend play begins. Play kitchens, tool benches, tea sets, garages, dolls houses.

How to choose wooden toys by age

Newborn to 6 months

Keep it simple. Babies this age are working on grip and focus, so wooden rattles, clutching toys and teethers are all they need. Look for smooth, sealed timber and water-based or food-safe finishes, because everything goes in the mouth. Avoid anything with small removable parts.

6 to 12 months

This is when cause and effect clicks. Stacking rings, simple shape sorters and drop-and-collect toys get a lot of use. Towards the end of this window a wooden push walker becomes genuinely useful, usually once baby is pulling to stand.

1 to 2 years

The most common question we get is what to buy for a one-year-old. At this age, movement and posting are everything. A wooden walker, a pull-along animal, a chunky peg puzzle and a set of blocks will cover most of it. Blocks in particular have the longest runway of anything on this page, because they get used differently every year until about six.

2 to 4 years

Pretend play takes over. This is the sweet spot for play kitchens, tool benches, market stalls, doctor sets and dolls houses. It's also where the bigger-ticket wooden toys earn their keep, because a play kitchen bought at two will still be in use at five. If you're buying one substantial gift rather than several small ones, buy it here.

4 years and up

Building and detail. Marble runs, construction sets, board games and dolls house furniture. Sets that can be added to over time work better than one-off toys.

What to look for in a wooden toy

• Solid wood over MDF. Solid rubberwood or beech survives being dropped and thrown. Painted MDF chips and swells.
• FSC certification. Means the timber came from a responsibly managed forest. Le Toy Van and Tender Leaf both use FSC-certified wood.
• Water-based, non-toxic paint. Non-negotiable for anything a baby will chew.
• Check the assembled size. Play kitchens and dolls houses are bigger than photos suggest. We list assembled dimensions on every product page.
• Australian safety compliance. Everything we sell meets Australian toy safety standards.

Wooden toy brands we stock

• Le Toy Van — British designed, FSC-certified. Best known for the Daisylane dolls houses and Honeybake play kitchens.
• Tender Leaf Toys — nature-inspired, softly coloured, sustainable rubberwood. Strong on play kitchens and dolls houses.
• Janod — French, bright and graphic. Puzzles, magnetic sets, train sets and first games.
• PlanToys — Thai, made from reclaimed rubberwood. Walkers, sorters and developmental toys.
• Liewood and Konges Slojd — Danish, muted palettes that suit a modern nursery.

Wooden toys by budget

Browse gifts under $50 for puzzles, sorters and play food, or gifts under $100 for walkers, block sets and small playsets. Play kitchens and dolls houses generally sit between $220 and $850.

Delivery

We ship wooden toys Australia wide, with free shipping on orders over $99. Larger items like play kitchens and dolls houses ship flat-packed with assembly instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What wooden toys are best for a 1 year old?

A push walker, a chunky peg puzzle, a shape sorter and a set of wooden blocks. At one, children are focused on walking and on putting objects into and out of things, so toys that reward both get the most use. Blocks are the best value of the four because they stay relevant for years.

When should a baby start using a wooden walker?

Usually around 9 to 12 months, once your baby is pulling themselves up to stand and can support their own weight. A wooden push walker is designed to be leaned on and pushed while walking, which is different from a seated walker. If your baby isn't yet pulling to stand, it's too early.

Are wooden toys safe for babies?

Yes, provided they're finished properly. Look for solid wood, water-based or food-safe paint, and no small detachable parts for babies under three. Everything we sell meets Australian toy safety standards. Wooden toys also have the advantage of no batteries and no plastic that can crack into sharp edges.

Are wooden toys better than plastic?

They're more durable and they last through more children, which usually makes them cheaper per year of use even though they cost more upfront. They're also quieter and less visually busy, which some parents prefer. Plastic wins on price and on anything that needs to get wet, so a mix is normal.

How do you clean wooden toys?

Wipe with a damp cloth and a little mild soap or diluted white vinegar, then dry straight away. Never soak wooden toys or put them through the dishwasher, as the timber swells and the finish lifts. Air dry out of direct sunlight to stop colours fading.

What are the best wooden toys for newborns?

Wooden rattles, clutching toys and teethers. Newborns are working on focus and grip rather than play, so a single well-made rattle does more than a box of toys. Choose smooth, sealed timber with a food-safe finish.