Wooden vs plastic toys: is the difference real?

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Are wooden toys safe for babies who mouth everything?

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Which wood is best for kids' toys?

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Solid hardwoods like mango, neem, beech, ash, sheesham. "},{"type":"text","value":"Neem in particular is naturally antimicrobial and ideal for teethers and 0 to 2 year toys.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" Avoid plywood, MDF, engineered wood and softwoods like pine for chew-toys. Hardwood lasts longer and stays splinter-free."}]}]}

How do I care for wooden toys long-term?

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Wipe clean with a damp soft cloth, never soak. "},{"type":"text","value":"Once a year, rub a few drops of food-grade coconut, mustard or beeswax oil onto the wood, leave for an hour, wipe off the excess.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" The toy keeps its glow for a decade. Treat it like good kitchen wood, not like plastic."}]}]}

Is a heavy wooden toy too much for a small toddler?

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"The weight is the point, not the problem. "},{"type":"text","value":"Toddlers build hand and arm strength by manipulating real-feeling objects, not lightweight plastic.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" Choose age-appropriate sizes and the toddler manages just fine. Watch out only for sharp corners, which good wooden toys do not have."}]}]}

Are wooden toys worth the higher price?

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Cost per year of use, wooden wins easily. A Rs 1500 wooden toy used by two children across 8 years works out to under Rs 100 per child per year. "},{"type":"text","value":"Plastic toys go to landfill in 18 months. Wooden toys become heirlooms or have strong resale value.","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" Better economics, better environment, better play."}]}]}

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