How to Care for Your Baby's Wooden Toys

By A Mystery Man Writer

The world of baby toys is a vast one, and, believe it or not, somewhat controversial. The toys that our babies often find most attractive are the brightly colored, plastic ones with flashing lights and loud, musical sounds. They’re the type that are most often gifted, so even if you swear up and down that you won’t have your house cluttered with garish eyesores, bad news—you probably will. However, if you walk into a Montessori classroom or home, you’ll see that most of the tools and toys are wooden. In addition to being simplistic, visually attractive, and healthier, there are a multitude of reasons why the Montessori method employs wooden toys over plastic ones. Plastic toys come with their own set of perks: they’re cheap, convenient, and, best of all, easy to clean. But, the chemical additives in your child’s
The world of baby toys is a vast one, and, believe it or not, somewhat controversial. The toys that our babies often find most attractive