Wooden toy brands
From budget-friendly all-rounders to heirloom makers, here is what each of the best wooden toy brands does best, with our top picks for each.
Melissa & Doug
The everyday classic, great value and everywhere for a reason.
Hape
Beautifully designed, eco-conscious, a step up in finish.
Plan Toys
Sustainable rubberwood, modern design, heirloom quality.
BRIO
The gold standard of wooden railway since 1884.
Grimm's
Open-ended rainbow heirlooms for imaginative play.
Janod
French design flair, charming and colourful.
Le Toy Van
Storybook dollhouses, kitchens and small worlds.
Lovevery
Stage-based play kits backed by child development.
Tender Leaf Toys
Whimsical, nature-themed heirloom wood.
KidKraft
Big statement pieces: kitchens, dollhouses, furniture.
Manhattan Toy
Award-winning baby and grasping toys.
Bigjigs Rail
Classic British wooden railway, big value.