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Wooden and Toddler Toys from Needle in a Haystack DurableToys.com make great gifts to help stimulate young developing minds. Wood items are stocked in light varnished hardwood and/or bright non-toxic colors. This page has toys for ages as young as one. A price with "Delivered." includes ground shipping within the contiguous USA, use the "BUY-QUOTE" button.

Wood Rocking Horses By Shaw Creek

USA made logo Enlarge: Shaw Creek Rocking Horses, two sizes sold, brown manes and tails Please welcome Shaw Creek as the new maker of the nicest rocking and stick horses. The former Papa Jake's Woodshop products have moved a few states away so they remain Made In USA. Three models of rocking horses now come from Shaw Creek in two sizes along with stick horses; click the picture to enlarge. Traditional wooden rocking horses make for old fashioned playtime. Shaw Creek crafts the line of rocking horses that embody "Durable Toys" perfectly. They have natural wood construction with realistic brown leather bridles. Deep glossy brown eyes, vinyl ears and tan synthetic yarn manes and tails round out the toys. Hand grips at the head offer firm stability. Two sizes of horses fit a wide age range of children. (Sorry, the little rocking horse is not sold.) • Medium rocker Zeke is 31½" long, 10.75" wide and 13.75" seat height for ages 2 to 4/5. Zeke: $128 Delivered. (SW0Z300A) • Large rocker Big Mama has a padded saddle 24" above floor level and a generous 43½" by 14½" footprint, brown mane and tail for ages 4-12. Big Mama: $198 Delivered. (SW0M400A) • Big Clyde Clydesdale rocking horse version with tan mane, tail and ankle booties (not white as shown). Clyde: $208 Delivered. (SW0C500A) The rocking horses only needed assembly is the head attachment. • A Stick Horse is an old favorite with a legless anorexic body and credible horse's head in view when riding. They are light and easy to take on trips, and a great energy sink. Stickhorse: $38 Delivered. (SW1S200A)

Jonti-Craft Wood Toys and Furniture

USA made logo Introducing Jonti-Craft Early Learning Wood Furniture and toys with love from Minnesota. These are the real things that cover the entire early learning environment short of the building from a volume woodshop within the USA. The product line is vast at over 600 so we had to begin somewhere with just few highlights. Allow us to research your needs from our access to the maker's b2b portal site or browse the extensive selection yourself. The web page at Jonti-Craft.com gives access to view the full product line with part Jonti-Craft Block Gator rideable wooden toy box hauler, shown with blocks not included. number and MSRP (suggested retail) for each item. You can purchase Jonti-Craft from an authorized dealer (we suggest DurableToys.com) as items cannot be purchased directly from the company web site. We will embed their possibly different part number within our systems' keyword match so that a particular item can be easily found for purchase.

USA made logo The Jonti-Craft Block Gator is a ride-on that makes picking up after one's self fun. The steering wheel spins freely so maneuvering is by two feet and a single front mounted heavy-duty caster. There are non-marking pedal tractor type tires at back. The capacity of the hauling box is sufficient to hold the Jonti-Craft 86 piece unit block set (sold separately) or any other collection of small toys. This gator is 30" long by 21" wide and 16" high; the seat height is approximately 11" high. Jonti-Craft Block Gator $190 Delivered. (JC000925)

Jonti-Craft Birch Kitchen four pieces- Cupboard, Stove, Sink and Refrigerator. USA made logo Jonti-Craft Play Kitchen items are the most finely finished and detailed such items that we have found. They have full-length piano hinges, magnetic catches and red pulls. Each is compatible with the Kitchen-Link System. Just supply minimal assembly of handsome birch with KYDZSafe© edges, KYDZTuff© finish, KYDZStrong© construction and a Lifetime Warranty. Each of four items has a width of 20" and depth of 15" to complement the others, and they can be also be bought as a set. The 35" high
Cupboard has a lower two door cabinet with a hutch type shelf above a counter. The Birch Stove has double doors with graphic "window" below a flat cooktop and back panel 27" above floor. The Sink has a cabinet with two doors under a back section that, at 27" high, matches the stove. The Refrigerator actually doesn't chill anything but it has great make-believe potential with its icemaker and vertical doors adorning a 35" tall appliance. Accessories shown with item are not included. Get all four delivered together and save.
Jonti-Craft Birch Kitchen Cupboard $200 Delivered. (JC0207JC)
Jonti-Craft Birch Stove $190 Delivered. (JC0209JC)
Jonti-Craft Birch Sink $190 Delivered. (JC0208JC)
Jonti-Craft Birch Refrigerator $202 Delivered. (JC0210JC)
Jonti-Craft Birch 4 Pc Set (as above) $760 Delivered. (JC2030JC)

USA made logo Jonti-Craft Blocks, at least hundreds of them. What can you say about 14 or 21 different shapes rendered in wood until you assemble them into something? Kids enjoy hours of creative play with these time-honored classroom favorite- Jonti-Craft Unit Blocks. Crafted from hardwood, which is stronger than oak, each block is finely sanded smooth to insure it will be splinter-free. All edges are beveled and corners are safely rounded. These classically designed blocks are based on the precise unit size of 2¼" wide x 1 3/8" thick x 5" long though actual sizes vary from about a quarter unit up through a quad unit. Jonti-Craft Unit Block Individual Set 45 Pc. 14 shapes 15 lb. $114 Delivered. (JC000259)
Jonti-Craft Unit Block Starter Set 86 Pc. 14 shapes 43 lb. $230 Delivered. (JC000264)
Jonti-Craft Unit Block Junior Set 220 Pc. 21 shapes 120 lb. $1025 Delivered. (JC000262)

Enlarge: Jonti-Craft Step Rocking Boat, two shown in different orientations, child stepping, two pirate costumed children rocking the boat.
The Jonti-Craft Step Rocking Boat is the ultimate in versatility for the classroom or playroom. Click the picture to enlarge. It is a fun rocking USA made logo boat toy for action to dramatically play shiver these timbers! Flip it over and it makes a sturdy set of stairs with a central landing to extend a little one's reach or practice balance skills. A learnable moment is as literal as "climbing the stairs in three easy steps". All Jonti-Craft products are made in USA, safe, functional and affordable. KYDZSafe edges, KYDZTuff finish and KYDZStrong construction make for long-lasting and hassle-free play time. The Step Rocking Boat comes ready to assemble making a single multi-purpose unit 47" long by 24" wide. Jonti-Craft Step Rocking Boat $190 Delivered. (JC000250)

Radio Flyer Woodcraft

You know Radio Flyer by their most famous product, the #18 red steel
Classic Wagon. They also make great toddler toys with an expanded selection sold through Specialty shops. For parts call 800-621-7613.

Enlarge: Radio Flyer Specialty Classic Red Car foot to floor toy 328 New from the Specialty products catalog of Radio Flyer is the Classic Red Car number 328 foot to floor toy. (Click to enlarge.) The 26" long car is mostly bright red plastic with painted and varnished wood and a chrome pushbar and black steering wheel. The sides are wood with non steerable wheels 5½" high, but the 'steering' wheel turns and it has a red squeaker horn button. A nice touch is the natural wood seat below the pushbar plus the white pinstriping. For ages one to three. Classic Red Car: $140 Delivered. (RF000328)

Classic Walker Wagon #12, red and natural wood

The fresh yet ironically Classic Walker Wagon is fun for ages 1 and up. It can be used as a small toybox or a walker with the rear chrome plated steel handle. This remake of an old favorite toy from the Specialty line is as well a learning aid since there is an innovative "resist" push feature to provide helpful balancing support. The four 5¼" grip tread over plastic wheels do not steer but the natural woograin racks are removable. The Radio Flyer logo and crisp pinstriping are screened in white onto the bright red sides. The sweeping curved body is 21" long by 12" wide and there is a black plastic front bumper. Classic Walker Wagon $108 Delivered. (RF000012)


Enlarge: Radio Flyer 317 Classic Wood Rocking Horse A fun part of the exclusive Specialty line from Radio Flyer is the Classic Wood Rocking Horse. A big wooden base painted Radio Flyer red holds a varnished solid wood mount with a soft molded plastic saddle. Enlarge. Overall footprint is 34½" by 10" with the height to the ear at 21½". Children of about ages 1 to 4 fit the saddle height of 14½" over floor level or 11" above a cross slat footrest. Handles at the head provide a good grip for rowdy riding though reins are attached. Features on the face, mane and tail are nicely represented on the wood. The only thing missing from this picture is a smiling face with high metabolism. $134 Delivered. (RF000317)
More horses! Radio Flyer Liberty spring horse: $166 Delivered. (RF000300), smaller Champion spring horse: $128 Delivered. (RF000370).

Classic Tiny Trike Red/Wood
A new Specialty line version of a long time favorite ride-on is the 320 Classic Tiny Trike for ages one to three. It is primarily made from hardwood with four 5¼" x 1" wheels. The Classic Tiny Trike has a bell on the chrome plated steel and natural wood handlebars steering the front wheels. White pinstriped red paint on the hardwood body with steel axles and black plastic seat round out a Classic Tiny Trike. $74 Delivered. (RF000320)





Kettler PonLand Andy Rocking Horse dark brown plush with wood rockers.

Kettler Rocking Horse


Kettler by Rolly PonyLand Andy Rocking Horse is a safe and fun rocking horse for children ages 1½ to 4. Features like eyes, mane and harness are realistic and friendly. The dark brown plush, non-flammable fabric provides a cuddly soft ride. The fur and saddle have snaps to allow the whole cuddly pelt to be laundered and reinstalled. German made graphic Solid natural beechwood rockers are strong, beautiful and have bump stops to limit travel. The plastic upper body is held to the rockers with screws, the only assembly needed. The rockers are 27" long, seat height is 13½" and it stands about 22" high. Made in Germany. Kettler Andy Rocking Horse Mgr's Special: $64 (K0500062)



Enlarge: Guidecraft Blocks, a set of 76 natural finished wood building blocks

Guidecraft Wood Toys

Guidecraft Educational Toys are designed to entertain, develop and challenge young minds while building fine motor skills. The top quality wooden blocks are made from rubberwood, a renewable resource. Each block in this 19 lb. set is crafted to traditional kindergarten specifications. Limited only by the imagination, a child can create his or her own landmarks using 76 pieces with 15 unique shapes. 76 Guidecraft Blocks: $72 Delivered. (GC006210)



More Guidecraft toys along with other sandbox toys are on our farm toys page.

Schoenhut Toy Pianos

Red My First Piano My First Piano Model 1822 by Schoenhut is a bright red, 18-key tabletop piano that is the perfect "first piano" for your favorite toddler. Both fun and educational for beginners, this is the ideal toy to teach eye-hand coordination and develop musical creativity. The keys are even spaced just like larger pianos for proper hand span practice. The Learning System, with its play-by-color assortment of songs, makes playing simple and fun. A removable color-coordinated strip may be transferred to a larger piano as your child learns and grows. The corresponding Songbook contains a collection of familiar tunes. 11¼" high x 9-3/8" deep x 12-3/8" Also available in white, no bench. For this 17 key and larger 25 key, 30 key and 37 key Schoenhut Toy Pianos see music/schoen.htm.



John Deere Kids Wooden Toys

JDK Stackable Tractor Fun colorful wooden toys have the famous John Deere tractor theme. All three styles have been discontinued by the maker, but we have stock shown by using the "Order/Browse" button. This attractive John Deere wooden tractor and wagon are made of ten stackable parts in all, about a foot long. The wagon hitches to the tractor and both have freely rolling wheels (kids like articulated vehicles!). Green, yellow and natural wood coloration, with rolling wheels for big play value for farmers age 18 months and up. Closeout: $26 (JDK05275)

JDK Shape Sorter Barn

The barn has natural wood walls and a vivid green traditional gambrel roof. Various holes in the walls and roof accommodate the six red, yellow and blue blocks of various geometric shapes. Each shape is one of the three colors and contains a a fun farm picture like a pig and a tractor. The roof is removable for easy access to the pieces and there is a built-in carry handle at the peak. A great hands-on learning toy for ages 18 months and up. Closeout: $24 (JDK05276)


JDK Alpha Barn

The neatest John Deere Kids toy is the Alphabet Barn. It is a nice wood barn shape with all 26 letters of the alphabet on triangular wood blocks mounted along five wood rods. Each block rotates to reveal a picture with the letter in upper and lower case and another panel has a word. The other face of each triangular block makes a section of a cute mosaic made of all of the blocks. As you would expect, the barn frame is natural wood with yellow and a green gambrel (two pitch) roof. Note that all the blocks are attached and won't get scattered. Approx. 11" x 4" x 9" high, Closeout: $28 (JDK05278)

Berlin Express Wagons

Berlin Express Wee Toddler wood pull toy The Berlin Express wagon line's Wee Toddler pull toy is still hardwood from the bed to the red rails, at only 22 inches long by 15.5 inches wide. The smallest from Berlin's Amish woodshop has fixed plastic 5 inch wheels (no steering) and a pull rope with red grip. This is a perfect toy for light duty indoor use that can haul a load of Teddy USA made bears or smaller toys such as blocks. See the Berlin Wee Toddler and larger wagons on the
Berlin Wagons page.

Toys like these really work to form early interest in rewarding agricultural hobbies.

More Toddler Toys

Dad as a little man on a tiny trike circa 1927. Below is a sampler of our toddler toys page made of materials other than wood, excellent plastic and metal toys from Kettler and Radio Flyer.

Baby's First Car is the Kettler quality version of a fun and educational foot-to-floor wheel toy. This colorful but tough little car is rated for 25 lb. and it is 19" long. An included loop handle plugs into the back to make a walker for a toddler to hold on while walking (shuffling?) behind. Room for other little toys is provided under the hinged seat. Some eye and ear entertaining gadgets are on the front end. The steering is center pivot by a steering wheel with an option to limit the turning radius. No assembly is required on the Baby's First Car and the price is $30 (K9081000)

RF Toddler Little Red Roadster Radio Flyer's Retro Red Line has toddler items for ages from one to four. This and more toddler Radio Flyers. The Little Red Roadster is steel bodied classic foot to floor toy styled like a fifties open wheel race car. Four white painted steel wheels with 6" x 1¼" rubber tires form the base of the toy. The body is 26½" long by 9½" wide with a total weight of 14 lb. The steering wheel works to steer the front wheels from a comfortable non-slip seat. Retro styling cues include the shiny bright red finish, argent grill and a steering wheel with horn. Of course, it is displaying the number eight, part of clean graphics with only one sponsor, Radio Flyer. Propulsion forward or reverse is by the flint stone method.

The Radio Flyer #40 Wheelbarrow is constructed just like a larger contractor's wheelbarrow, of wood and steel. The tub is 20 x 16 x 4 inches made of steel with rolled edges and finished with red enamel. The other parts are black tubular steel feet, hardwood handles and a 7" x 1¼" black plastic wheel with white painted center. It weighs 7 lb., for ages 1½ and up.

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