What we look for in toys

These are the values we keep in mind when choosing toys for our own children. It’s not about perfection, but we do our best to choose options that feel safe, intentional, and developmentally supportive. If a toy checks most of these boxes, it usually makes the list.

• Safe, Non-Toxic Materials
  Toys should never come with hidden toxins. We prefer items made from natural wood, organic fabrics, and non-toxic paints, so your little ones can safely mouth, chew, and explore.
  
  
• Open-Ended Play
  Good toys don’t overstimulate or direct the play. They invite your child to explore, imagine, and create, at their own pace and in their own way. Simple shapes, open-ended use, and space for curiosity. 
  
  
• Durable & Sustainable
  We prefer toys that last through toddlerhood (and beyond). Think heirloom-quality wood over plastic that breaks. Fewer toys, better quality.
  
  
• Developmentally Supportive
  We match toys with your child’s natural stages: grasping, stacking, exploring cause & effect, pretend play.. all without rushing them into the next thing.