Wooden toys last. They survive being dropped, thrown and chewed, they wipe clean, and the good ones still look lovely when they're passed on to a younger sibling or cousin.

We look for smooth edges, solid joins and finishes that won't flake or peel. Wood is nice to hold, too: it's warm and has a bit of weight, which little hands seem to like.

This page brings our wooden range together from every category, so it's a good place to start if you'd rather avoid plastic.