Why wood?

Wooden toys are often designed for several reasons. Durability, being a major one, is not only good for your child and your budget but great for our Earth. The basic function of wooden toys requires children to be more involved in play which allows them to use their imaginations. Research has also show that playing with natural materials such as wood produces a more calming play making children less distracted with less noise and flashing lights than their plastic counterparts.

How is shipping calculated?

Our shipping rates are calculated based on the total weight and size of your order. We love wood, but it can be very heavy and therefore quite costly to ship. Please remember we are a small business trying to bring you the best in quality and affordability. Reach out to us if you have any questions.

Are wooden toys safe?

As a mom and business owner, toy safety is of the utmost importance to us here at The Wooden Playhouse. We have done extensive research into the safest woods, paints and finishes for your childrens’ toys. We us safe non toxic and non exotic woods such as poplar and oak. We use AP sealed and approved paints. The AP seal identifies art materials that are safe and certified in a toxicological evaluation by medical experts to contain no materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans, including children, or to cause acute or chronic health problems. Our toys are either left unfinished, or sealed with shellac ( A sealer made from plants) or 100% pure tung oil.

How long will my order take?

We ask that you allow custom made orders 4 weeks to ship out from the order date and an additional 10 days to reach you if you are located in the US. All “drop” items are premade and will ship in 10-15 business days from the date of purchase. Pre order items will have a ship date located in their listing as different custom pre orders may take varying completion times. If you have any questions about your order please do not hesitate to reach out to The Wooden Playhouse family, we are more than happy to help.

Perfect Wood?

Here at the wooden playhouse sustainability is very important to us. We use wood with knots, grains and multiple colored grains. If there are no issues with the integrity of the wood, we will use these pieces of wood for toys. Please understand that these “imperfections” make our toys unique and one of a kind. We strive to make all of our toys safe and lovable and by working with the uniqueness of wood we believe we can achieve that balance.