As much as I love wooden toys and wish we’d gone that route with our boys instead of allowing all kinds of plastic, bleeping, flashing toys into our house, I do have to admit that some of them just don’t attract interest in babies. As cute as it is with its bright colors, soft ears, and happy face, we have a vintage pull along dog much like the Selecta Nico Dog Wooden Pull Toy and my older son as a baby was unwilling to play with it. Perhaps my younger son will take an interest in it; I have yet to let him try out our vintage collection. If you’d like to give it a shot with your children, I found it at babynaturopathics.com for $25.08. If it doesn’t fly, you can always decorate with vintage (or vintage inspired) pieces; that’s what I do with ours.

The Selecta Piccobello Laundry Game is a board game in which the object of the game is to see which player will be able to hang and dry all their clothes first. It may be a little unusual, but  the setup is very colorful and the the little details like clothespins and baskets for the clothes are delightful.

Board games are a great way to interact with others, whether they’re family or friends. It gets everyone focused and  involved.

You can view this item at hazelnutkids.com, where it is priced for $32 and recommended for ages 3 1/2 and up. I just had a thought, and I’m sure you’d agree, that this would make a perfect baby shower gift and/or activity.

This Selecta Treno Toddler Road and Rail System is a little train lover’s dream. Made in Germany entirely of wood, it brings back memories of simpler wooden train systems of yesteryear. 17 tracks are included, some curved, some straight, and all have train tracks printed on one side and a road printed on the other - so your toddler can use this with trains or cars. Such versatility in a toy will provide hours and hours of enjoyment for your child.

One engine with a squeaker, one carriage, one freight wagon, 9 stacking blocks, and one conductor are also included in this set. Safe velcro couplings connect the train. The colored paint on the wood is made from non-toxic, water-based dyes.

What a Christmas gift this would make! Recommended for ages 1 1/2 years to 5 years, the Selecta system is available for $135.50 at BabyNaturopathics.com.