Best Wooden Toys in 2020

Perfect for little ones aged one and up, Pepe Pull Along is a childhood classic. Made of wood, with a non-toxic finish and robust rubber wheels, Pepe works as a push along toy for non-walkers, then a pull along one when they have found their feet.

Melissa & Doug do a wonderful line in wooden toys. This classic stacker is comprised of 25 colorful wooden pieces of rings, octagons, and rectangles that can be matched and stacked on three rods. It's great for hand-eye coordination and learning colors.

All children love a choo-choo train! This lovely set gives you three wooden engines and a variety of wooden carriages that attach with magnets. This comes complete with a little wooden shelving unit for storage, so makes a great gift.

With no sharp edges and non-toxic paint, younger children can enjoy the tactile feel and bright colors of this six puzzle set. When they're a little older, they can enjoy the challenge of putting the puzzle pieces in the correct positions, so good for critical thinking and coordination.

This is a rattle, a teether, a geometry toy, and a clutch toy to encourage motor skills. Suitable for the tiniest of tots, the elastic linking the beads and dowels "squishes" down to fascinate little learners, but always pops back up for more fun.

This charming dresser is the perfect gift for any little ones fascinated by all things hair and make-up. It will encourage imaginative and roleplay activities with the kid-friendly mirror, two drawers, and a selection of hair and make-up accessories.

Designed to promote dexterity, hand-eye coordination, arm movement, and understanding cause and effect, this multi-functional toy combines a pounding bench with a xylophone for a musical mashup suitable for kiddies over the age of one.

This set is a miniature version of the old fashioned alphabet blocks and comes in a small wooden wagon that is handy for storage. Younger children will enjoy stacking the blocks and knocking them over, while older kids can use them to learn their ABCs.

This brilliant option will keep a toddler entertained for hours as they explore each quadrant and all the little activities they offer. There's gliders, springy flaps, spinning dials, and bead runs, all in lovely bright colors and crafted from kid-safe painted wood.

Although toddlers might enjoy stacking the brightly colored puzzle pieces, this game is best suited to pre-schoolers who can challenge themselves to solve the Tetris-themed puzzle, developing their problem-solving and logical thinking skills.

All babies and toddlers are fascinated with bead mazes. This wooden and metal version takes things a step further with animal-themed beads and an abacus too. This has suction cups on its base so that you can stick it into place for a safer playtime.

While some kids play intricate, imaginative games, others just like to hit things with a hammer. That's where this pounding bench comes in. Let them release their inner Bamm-Bamm with this wooden peek-a-boo game that's durable enough to take a beating.