Welcome to Design for Play

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Design for Play’s beautifully designed high quality wood toys are powered by imagination, not batteries! Non-toxic safe toys expertly handcrafted to be handed down from generation to generation, our toys keep children engaged long after they grow tired of fad-based toys.

At Design for Play, we believe that imaginative play fosters a child’s development. Our developmental toddler toys help kids grow intellectually, emotionally and physically through play.  We carry a variety of wood toys, from children’s wooden puzzles, wooden blocks, heirloom toys, and wooden kitchen toy sets suited to your toddler or preschool educational needs.

We’re parents, too – so safety is always top priority. No lead, no phthalates, no BPA, no yucky stuff at all…just all natural unstained wood with a linseed oil finish. Our toys conform to the highest international standards for safety, quality, and environmental management (CE Certified, ISO9001, ISO14001).Design for Play is an eco-conscious and ethically run company.

Design for Play toys encourage classic imaginative play – which keeps children engaged long after they grow bored of the more fad-based toys.

• Play is a child’s work. It’s how kids learn and grow. So when it comes to picking out toys, parents should look for items that stimulate imagination and creativity. Design for Play toys are imagination powered, not battery powered.
• Design for Play toys encourage the imaginative play experiences that help children gain independence and self-esteem while encouraging resourcefulness.
• There are new ways to play every day with Design for Play toys, so children don’t tire from the same play experiences.
• Design for Play toys encourage active rather than passive play. Many toys on the market come “programmed” with play options such as lights and sounds, but Design for Play toys function is as unlimited as a child’s imagination.