Top 10 reasons why you should buy wooden puzzles

Top 10 reasons why you should buy wooden puzzles


For us, the life of our children is of prime importance. And even the little decisions we make keeping in mind the quality of life of our children lead to huge consequences in the future. A small correct choice like the food brand we choose for our children to the toys contribute to the development of our children every step of the way. We come across plastic, metal and paper(hard cardboard) puzzles in the market. A lot of these puzzles are not the safest options to pick. The best option that one could pick for buying their child a puzzle is picking up a wooden puzzle. There are innumerable reasons why one would pick wooden puzzles but the best 10 are listed below. You might need to know this bit of information if you want to ensure that you never compromise on the quality of life of your child.

10.Durable

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Wooden Puzzles are very durable and long lasting. They are tough and can last for a long time. They can be passed on from generation to generation. This also attaches an emotional aspect to it. So, it is prescribed to use wooden toys, due to its durability factor, as you don’t have to spend on the toys again and again and moreover you can acquaint your child by telling him interesting play stories of the previous generation.

9.Texture

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The texture of wooden puzzles is different from those made in plastic, metal or hard cardboard. The puzzles made of other materials lack the robustness and resilience that wooden puzzles have. Moreover, the highly smooth and glossy texture of the puzzles keeps the child far from the feel of the natural texture of wood which is a little rough and bumpy. Wood may be glazed and polished for smooth texture but still a little bumpiness is still left on it. Children learn a lot through touching and feeling things. Wooden puzzles give the children exposure to learn and feel new textures.

8.Uniqueness

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Wooden toys are majorly very rare and unique in nature as they are not found in the usual famous toy brand shops. Famous toy brands sell puzzles made of plastic, metal or hard cardboard as mentioned above. Wooden toys are found mainly online or at traders who operate on a lower level. Give your child a unique play experience by buying him wooden puzzles.

7.Attractive

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The wooden toys look very attractive in nature. They have a very classic and vintage feel and look. They represent the rich culture of our country. Wooden puzzles and other types of toys are widely found in small villages and were used mainly in the ancient times. It is a gift that our ancestors have passed on to us. Wooden puzzles or any wooden toys in general, are hence very attractive and a symbol of our culture.

6.Less Chemical Toxicity

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Plastic and metal toys/puzzles contain certain chemicals that are used in the making of these. Even though these chemicals are termed as safe, there still lies a little danger at least. Children have a habit of putting the toys they play with in their mouth and it is not advisable to put plastic and metal toys that are glazed with toxic chemicals in their mouth. Wooden toys are very natural, even if they are painted, organic paints are used which do not harm the child in any way. Wooden puzzles are any day safer than the puzzles made of other materials which may prove dangerous.

5.Electric Shock Resistant

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Metal puzzles are not resistant to electric shock and in case of mishap can prove fatal to the child. Wooden toys are safe as wood is a bad conductor of electricity and doesn’t carry or transfer electricity. Wooden puzzles are hence, electric shock resistant and that makes them safer than all the other options.

4.Reasonable Prices

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Plastic is the cheapest option if you think of buying a puzzle but then it has its limitations. It is non bio degradable. A host of harmful chemicals(sometimes even carcinogenic substances) are used in the manufacture of plastic puzzles. Whereas metal is highly expensive. Wood helps you to strike the balance not just in terms of its environment friendliness but due to its reasonable prices. The price charged for wooden puzzles is justified due to the safety factor it offers and due to its environment friendliness. Moreover it is long lasting and a one time buy.

3.Boost creativity and imaginative thinking

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In the early days, children learn only through touching and feeling things and performance of basic psychomotor activities i.e. physical movement of limbs. The use of wooden toys will help them learn better and boost creative thinking. It will help in development of imaginative thinking and application of it in every day life situations too. The extra colourful plastic toys only act as a means of distraction than learning.

2.Support to small businesses

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Wooden toys/puzzles are not manufactured by big and established toy companies. It is a venture usually undertaken by small and budding companies based in villages. Each time you buy a wooden puzzle you end up extending your support to the small businesses. These small businesses need to survive and flourish. They need support to exist as they face major competition from the toy manufacturing giants. By buying wooden puzzles you end up helping a small business to earn its livelihood. It is genuinely noble.

1.Environment Friendly

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Wooden puzzles/toys are recyclable and 100% degradable. Hence, they are eco-friendly and do not cause harm to the environment. The plastic waste that is collecting in the environment at an unstoppable rate is going to be one of the major concerns we will have to deal with. It is threatening to our environment. By buying a wooden puzzle, you make a choice of doing your bit for the environment. You promote the heath of the environment by making the choice of wooden toys.