Why we do this
Papa’s Wooden Toys started in a single workshop, with a simple idea: kids deserve toys that last longer than the box they came in. Plastic snaps, batteries die, screens distract. A well-made wooden toy gets played with, passed down, and loved for years.
Our team — Chris, Sam, Jess, and Tom — spends our weeks talking to toymakers, testing rigs in our workshop, and hunting down the kind of beautifully built children’s toys we’d put in front of our own kids. If a toy doesn’t pass the “would I keep this for my grandkids?” test, it doesn’t make it onto the site.
What you’ll find here
- Curated wooden toys for babies, toddlers, and primary-age kids — puzzles, push-alongs, stacking sets, role-play kitchens, learning toys, and more.
- Woodworking tips for grown-ups — from “what’s the best glue for wood-to-metal?” to deck stains, finishing oils, and building your own pergola or dog kennel.
- Real, honest reviews — we test, we use it ourselves, and we tell you when something’s not worth the money.
Our promise
We only stock toys we’d give to a friend’s child. We’re not chasing the cheapest manufacturer — we’re chasing the makers who still care about a sanded edge, a non-toxic finish, and a joint that won’t wobble in a year. If something arrives damaged or doesn’t live up to what we wrote about it, we want to hear from you. Email [email protected] and one of us will reply personally.
Get in touch
Questions about a toy? Wholesale enquiry? Just want to say hi?
Email: [email protected]