Top 10 Wooden Toys for Australian Kids: Eco-Friendly and Fun

Some people say that trends and times come back again and again. They’re right.

Do you know, in our parents’ time, they used to play with wooden and clay toys? They used to learn and grow with these eco-friendly toys. Plastic toys for kids were rare back then.

As a responsible parent, if you are looking for educational resources for your kid, nothing is better than wooden toys from Panda Kids. 

They are not only eco-friendly but also have something special that sparks the kid’s imagination. These educational toys will help your kid learn and develop skills early.

10 Eco-friendly Wooden Toys That Educate & Spark Imagination

Wooden toys are a fantastic choice for Australian kids. They're durable, and safe, and often promote imaginative play. Plus, they're made from a renewable resource. Here are the 10 most favourite wooden toys for kids:

1. Fresh Mart Grocery Store Play Set (Melissa & Doug)

This wooden grocery store play set is perfect for little shoppers and shopkeepers.

This wooden toy set has realistic features like a beeping scanner, conveyor belt, and card-swiping machine. It will let your kid sell, shop, scan, and pay for their groceries. Your little one will surely love to run their grocery store.

• Why is it an educational toy? It teaches kids about everyday life skills like shopping, counting, and money handling. It also promotes role-playing, which helps develop social and communication skills.

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2. Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter (Melissa & Doug)

Who doesn’t love ice cream?

This 28-piece wooden play set includes ice cream scoops, cones, toppings, and even play money. Kids can scoop, serve, and even create their ice cream flavours. This wooden toy is perfect for budding chefs and customers alike.

• Why is it an educational toy? It enhances fine motor skills through scooping and stacking. It also encourages creativity and imaginative play, as kids can role-play as ice cream vendors.

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3. Cargo Railway Deluxe Set (BRIO Set)

If your kid loves trains, the BRIO Cargo Railway Deluxe Set will be a hit! 

This 54-piece wooden toy set is perfect for little engineers or those who enjoy building and creating. The train’s headlights light the way as it travels around the tracks. It has fun features like a suspension bridge, a cargo train, a tipping truck, and a battery-powered freight engine.

• Why is it an educational toy? It helps develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination as kids build and operate the train system.

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4. Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter (Melissa & Doug)

Let your little chef create their sandwiches with this 52-piece play set! 

Featuring wooden meats, cheeses, toppings, and even play chips and a cookie, kids can create delicious sandwiches. It's a great way to learn about food groups and healthy eating while having a lot of fun.

• Why is it an educational toy? It supports learning about sorting, sequencing, and following instructions, while also helping with fine motor skills.

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5. Top & Bake Pizza Counter (Melissa & Doug)

Now your kid can make mini pizza at home with this 34-piece wooden pizza set. Just kidding.

This eco-friendly toy is perfect for mini pizza chefs. It includes a wooden pizza counter, pizza paddle, rolling cutter, delivery box, prep instructions, reusable menu, play money, and toppings (pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, and peppers).

• Why is it an educational toy? It promotes counting, sorting, and creative thinking, as kids learn about making pizzas and handling ingredients.

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6. Assorted Fruit Set (PlanToys)

Let your kid identify fruits and learn about them with this colourful fruit set. They can slice, dice, and pretend to make fruit salads. It features a wooden cutting board and knife.

• Why is it an educational toy? It encourages sensory awareness and fine motor development. It also teaches kids about different types of fruits and healthy eating.

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7. Assorted Vegetable Set (PlanToys)

Similar to the fruit set, this vegetable set includes tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, and more. It also includes a cutting board and knife made of wood. This wooden toy is safe for kids 18 months and older.

• Why is it an educational toy? It is similar to the fruit set, this helps teach about vegetables, promotes healthy eating habits, and develops fine motor skills.

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8. Cargo Mountain Set (BRIO)

Take your train play to new heights with this mountain set. Kids can explore the cranes, caves, cargo trains, and even fly a helicopter. They can explore different levels of cranes.

• Why is it an educational toy? This eco-friendly toy stimulates problem-solving and creativity by allowing kids to design and navigate complex track layouts.

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9. Deluxe Wooden Cooktop Set (Melissa & Doug)

Let your kid’s culinary imagination run wild with this wooden cooktop set! 

It includes wooden utensils, pans, pots, and food items like eggs and sausages that can be flipped from uncooked to cooked. This wooden toy is wonderful for kids aged 3 or above.

• Why is it an educational toy? It encourages imaginative role-playing and helps kids learn about cooking, meal prep, and kitchen safety.

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10. Doctor Set (PlanToys)

Does your kid want to be a doctor? 

This wooden toy set has all medical tools including, a stethoscope, syringe, and thermometer. It's a great way to learn about healthcare and help your kid develop empathy. This eco-friendly toy set is safe for kids 3 years and older.

• Why is it an educational toy? It promotes empathy and understanding of healthcare. This eco-friendly toy also builds confidence and communication skills as kids role-play being doctors.

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Panda Kids: A Hub for Wooden Toys

Wooden toys not only provide endless fun but are also safe, eco-friendly, and durable. 

At Panda Kids, we’re proud to offer a wide collection of wooden toys for kids that encourage creativity, learning, and imaginative play. 

Which of these wooden toys will you choose for your little one?

You can click and visit Panda Kids Wooden Toys and find much more variety in eco-friendly toys. You can find a DJ mixer board wooden toy, a walking elephant, a steep-and-serve tea set, a brew & serve coffee set, a wooden camera, and much more.

Grab any of our fantastic wooden toys and let your kid’s imagination run wild. For such content, click here.