Baby & Nursery
PlanToys
Sustainably Sourced Wooden Toys
Wooden toys made from reclaimed rubberwood, finished with water-based dyes and natural pigments — a long-standing Thai company built around sustainability since 1981.
- Sustainably Sourced Wood
- Water Based Finishes
- Open Ended Play
- Family Safe
Our Editorial Standard
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Editorial
Why we recommend it
- Made from rubberwood reclaimed from trees that have ended their latex-producing life, rather than from virgin hardwood — a material story consistent for over four decades.
- Finished with water-based, non-toxic stains and chlorine-free recycled packaging — material choices that show up across the entire catalog, not just hero products.
- Designs lean toward open-ended, classic forms (stacking, sorting, role-play) that age well across developmental stages and between siblings.
- A long, public history of sustainability reporting and third-party safety testing.
Transparency
Things to know
- 01
Some larger items use a composite wood (PlanWood) made from reclaimed sawdust and natural glue — disclosed clearly on the brand's site.
- 02
Wider variety of styles than heirloom Waldorf brands, with some toys aimed at structured play rather than purely open-ended use.
- 03
Mid-tier pricing — more accessible than Grimm's, more premium than mass-market wood toys.
Composition
Materials & ingredients
Wood
- Reclaimed rubberwood
- PlanWood (reclaimed wood composite with natural glue)
Finishes
- Water-based stains
- Organic pigments
- Soy-based ink
Independently verified
Certifications
- FSC
- ASTM F963
- EN71
The standard
Why it made the cut
- One of the longest-running sustainability stories in the wooden toy industry.
- Honest about its use of PlanWood composite, rather than marketing every product as solid hardwood.
- Catalog-wide commitment to water-based, non-toxic finishes and recycled packaging.
FAQ
Common questions
- What is PlanWood?
- A composite made from reclaimed rubberwood sawdust bound with a natural, formaldehyde-free glue. PlanToys discloses which products use solid wood and which use PlanWood.
- Are the paints non-toxic?
- Yes. All finishes are water-based and meet European EN71 and US ASTM F963 toy safety standards for surface coatings.
- How does it compare to Grimm's?
- Grimm's uses solid lime wood with simpler, more Waldorf-inspired forms at a higher price point. PlanToys uses reclaimed rubberwood with a broader variety of designs and more accessible pricing.
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