I am guilty of buying a lot of toys for my eldest , some wooden which have lasted the test of time and Christiana uses now , but unfortunately the majority were plastic. I now make a conscious effort to be more sustainable as far as both kids clothing and toys are concerned.
One of my recent discoveries is a gorgeous brand called Petite Amélie , a wonderful company that sells not only beautiful linens and nursery decor but also the most beautiful wooden toys . They are designed so well and and are of great quality...not to mention the fact that they look adorable.
Wooden toys are a great option and although they might be a bit pricier they will stand the test of time, they are not toxic as most plastic, they look better and more life like and it teaches children from a young age to be more considerate and sustainable.
Christiana is at the age when she is starting to engage in pretend play , she looks after her dollies and loves pretending to feed them and putting them to sleep. It seemed like the right time to get her some accessories for her non-plastic dolls. So I opted for the wonderful wooden dolls pram which has a lovely retro feel and comes in beautiful white wood. Naturally she uses it not only to transport her dolls but also she fills it with other toys and pushes it around the house. When we first got it she kept bumping into walls and furniture but she has now learnt to go slower and has become quite good at steering it without banging into things. You can actually see her concentrating while she is pushing it so it also a great toy to improve motor skills in toddlers and coordination.
I also chose the little wooden high chair so that she can play feed her dolls and it is a great addition to her nursery. It is actually quite difficult to find this particular type of toy and it is the perfect height for toddlers.
I am sure she will have so much fun with them and I can't wait to add to her little collection and watch her develop through play.
