Imagine your little ones laid out on the living room rug on a beautiful afternoon. Scattered wooden vehicles, trucks, and double-decker buses surround them. As their brow wrinkled in focus, they line these toys precisely, and their eyes are sparkling with fun and excitement. 

Then soon, you join in, and both of you are discussing road signs, road safety, and what every vehicle does. New words like "ambulance" and "cargo" are taught to your little kid. Together, you are cooking endless stories and pretend play scenarios, and your child can't realise that they are learning all along the way.

This is the fun of playing with a vehicle toy. It is magical and full of fun and endless possibilities. 

Vehicle Toys and the history of play

Did you know that vehicle toys have entertained children for decades now? Children used small wheeled carts and pull-along toys even before. Movement, speed, and control have something appealing about them everywhere that makes these wooden toys quickly a hit among toddlers.

Children have been playing with cars, buses, trucks, and trains for decades now. Children see actual vehicles; hence, including them in play helps them understand daily life. It teaches children about how things work, and it sharpens their ability to solve problems.

As kids grasp and roll the vehicle toys, they also strengthen their fine motor skills. They are learning spatial awareness and planning skills as well as building highways or cities around their vehicles.

 

 

Wooden Vehicle Toys vs. Plastic Toys

You could now be wondering: Why would one prefer wooden truck toys over their plastic equivalents? While both have their place, here's the reason we support wood.

1. More suitable for the surroundings: Usually composed of ethically sourced hardwood, wooden toys do not rely on strong chemicals. Unlike many plastic-sourced hardwoods, wooden toys are not reliant on being biodegradable and can be handed down through generations.

2. Designed to last: Wooden vehicles have outstanding strength. We've all experienced throwing, biting, and dragging them around the garden without them crumbling to pieces. Plastic toys break readily; hence, sharp edges can become dangerous.

3. Simpler designs = increased imagination: Unlike flamboyant lights and deafening sirens on plastic cars, wooden ones usually have simpler forms. That's also a benefit! It inspires youngsters to fill up the voids with their creativity. They get to create their own sound effects instead of hitting a button operated on batteries. They can write their adventures rather than adhering to pre-defined narratives.

4. Sensual Dispersion: The sensation of a wooden toy has something magical about it—the weight in your hand, the smooth surface. It provides a tactile sense not quite replicable by plastic.

 

 

Top Vehicle Toys for kids

We understand how captivating vehicle toys can become for children. So, we have curated a meticulous list to excite your little ones and keep them playing for hours.

1. Space vehicle set: The space station playset is an excellent role-playing toy for curious minds and will keep your mini-astronauts entertained. Space toys for kids come with various space-themed toys and vehicles to stimulate your child's imagination and inventiveness. The space station toy fosters children's storytelling and imagination through mini-science projects and space vehicle exploration. 

2. Wooden train toy set: Barnshenn's wooden train set, ideal for young engineers, offers endless opportunities for creative building and adventure. This beautifully made toy railroad encourages hands-on learning and helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills.

3. Kids sliding tower: Our collection includes a fun and engaging wooden drop-it tower with wooden toy cars to keep children entertained in their own small world of cars and speed. This sliding tower game for kids promotes learning and growth in various ways. They can put the vehicles on the slides and watch them fall, which aids with cognitive development and action-affect learning.

4. Street smart sign set: The main point of this bright play street sign set is to help kids build a strong base for educational playing. They can be creative, tell stories, and strengthen their fine motor skills by making up stories with the car toys and street signs. In line with the Montessori method, we made sure that the high-quality wood we used for this wooden vehicle and street sign set was chosen with care.

DIY Ideas for Playtime!

Would you like to turn the monotonous vehicle play sessions into an intriguing jam session? These simple DIY projects help inspire creativity.

1. Craft a Cityscape: Create gas stations, garages, and buildings out of cardboard boxes. Together paint or sketch windows, doors, and signs.

2. DIY Road Maps: Create highways, roundabouts, and crossings on the carpet by taping down masking tape. Add stop signs and paper-and-stick traffic signals.

3. Car Wash Station: Arrange a fake car wash using sponges, water buckets, and a towel for drying. Let the youngsters thoroughly clean their play automobiles.

4. Race Track Challenge: Design a race course out of used cereal boxes. Create ramps and loops for cars to race on. Stage a race and support every vehicle!

5. Adventure Stories Time: Choose a location—a zoo, a beach, a farm—and then let the vehicles travel there. Travel with small animal figurines or keepsakes for more fun.

Final thoughts

Wooden vehicle toys stimulate imagination, learning, and growth in children of all ages, thereby offering far more than just a bit of fun. These classic, robust, and environmentally beneficial alternatives to contemporary plastic toys are great for inspiring children's creativity. Whether those little hands want to ride around a town or become future firefighters, these toys inspire imagination and narrative in every play session.

We hope that the guide above gave you useful insights and will help you find the next best toy for your kids. Explore our entire collection of toys at Barnshenn for newborns and toddlers. Are you in search of additional inspiration? Hop on to our social media handles, like TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram, for more gift inspiration for toddlers. See you in the next blog.

 

 

FAQ

 

1. What age would be ideal for introducing wooden vehicle toys?

Most of Barnshenn's wooden vehicle toys are ideal for toddlers aged three years and older. 

 

2. Are toddler wooden car toys safe?  

Yes. Made with non-toxic paints, Barnshenn wooden toys are free of tiny bits. Little hands would find these perfect, as they are also smooth and robust.

 

3. How can I wash wooden car toys?

If necessary, wipe them down with a moist cloth and some light soap. Steer clear of soaking them in water, as it can cause the wood to warp. Before storage, let them air dry completely.

 

4. Can we use wooden vehicles outdoors?

Yes, you can use the wooden vehicle toy outdoors for group play or exploratory play. However, adult supervision is recommended at all times to ensure safe play.