Parents ask us this more than any other question, and it is a good one. Wood is a lovely material, but how a toy is made matters as much as what it is made from.
The tests and the standards
Every toy we sell is tested to UKCA and EN71 toy safety standards. That covers sharp edges, small parts that could be swallowed, and the safety of any paint or finish.
On a toy for a child under three, we check that every piece is too big to be a choking risk, and that nothing can be pulled off with a good hard tug, which is exactly what a determined toddler will try.
Materials and finishes
We ask our makers to use FSC certified wood and water-based paints, so a toy that ends up in a mouth is not carrying anything it should not. A good finish should smell of wood, not chemicals.
A safe toy also has no sharp corners and no loose screws. Give any new toy a quick once over before it goes to a child, and check it again every few months.
