Wooden Rocking Toys

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Updated 30/03/2021

Every kid who grew up before a certain time, is familiar with the wooden rocking horse. But those aren't the only wooden rocking toys that were put on the market around that time. There were other animals as well as rocking vehicles and even rocket ships. If you want your young one to grow up in the same loving environment that you possessed in your nursery, take a look at all our wooden rocking toys. We have quite a few.

Buying Guide

Rocking wooden toys come in many designs and shapes. Although the rocking wooden horse tends to be popular, you can also find other designs that feature elephants and other animals. However, before you buy wooden rocking toys, you may want to consider a number of things. There are at least four important considerations that you will have to make when you purchase wooden rocking toys.

How to make sure a wooden rocking toy is safe?

Safety is the most important thing when it comes to children's toys. You want a wooden rocking toy that your kid can play with without risking any injury or physical harm. Always inspect the surface of the toy for any unintended protrusions or splinters. In case you’re buying the toy for more than one kid or as a family heirloom for everyone to play with, going for stronger, sturdy designs is highly advised. The last thing you want is a wobbly toy that make's your heart stop every time your children get round to using it.

What determines the size of wooden rocking toys?

Naturally, you want a toy that kids of all ages can play with. However, age doesn’t always determine the size of the child. There are kids who despite their lower age tend to be bigger. The size of the rocking toy needs to be proportionate to the size of the child. This will help enhance safety and also deliver a great experience. Besides, the rocking toy will need some space. If you don’t have enough space you may want to go for a reasonably smaller toy that’s also big enough to accommodate the size of your kid.

Is buying old wooden rocking toys a good idea?

There’s nothing wrong with an old wooden rocking toy or a refurbished one. The most important thing is to make sure that the toy is safe enough for the kid to use. There are many antique designs of rocking toys out there that can attract the attention of parents. Old refurbished toys have a special appeal to them. Although a majority of parents buy wooden rocking toys for the entertainment value they bring to their kids, such toys can also be used to make a décor statement at home. Since these are toys that will be placed in your living room or any other part of the home, it’s recommended to pick something that also delivers a certain kind of appeal to your interior décor.