Why Wooden Toys….
There is something special and gentle about wooden toys, as opposed to the plastic counterparts that swamp the retail toy industry. Wooden toys are coming back into fashion as parents wistfully recall their own childhoods when choosing toys for their children, and as consumers in general are seeking a more natural alternative to the digital age.
Many are eco friendly, sustainable and gentle on the environment. There is no comparison when you think of plastic toys full of questionable chemicals and offer very limited, if any, recycling choices. Generally plastic toys can be brittle, while anything digital or audio-visual always has a risk of malfunction and the price of batteries doesn’t help either!
Unfortunately wooden toys have received their share of bad publicity due to lead based paints and adhesion glues. Consumers need to be very cautious when purchasing the cheaper imitations of wooden toys, as they are often made from cheap, mass produced, MDF and Ply-woods and then finished off with chemical laden paints. 
Quality, safer, wooden toys are manufactured by ethical & environmentally conscious companies. These companies are committed to producing the safest toys they possibly can, money doesn’t win over safety.
Ethical wooden toy manufacturers use wood only from sustainable sources, as well as also choosing to use safer, water, soy and vegetable based paints, adhesives and coatings. 
As these wooden toys cost them substantially more to manufacture, their retails prices do tend to be higher.
Ethical wooden toy companies such as I’m Toy, Le Toy Van and Q Toys have nothing to hide and their websites and packaging, usually proudly feature various certifications and awards by safety and environmental organizations.
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Located in the regional town of Kapunda, South Australia
Open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 3.00pm
Opening Hours can change so please ring before visiting
0408 763 341
We are closed today due to the Gawler Calisthenics Club Junior state competitions in Adelaide!
My daughter, Georgia, is as ready as she will ever be. Her commitment, dedication and passion for this incredible sport has never dwindled.
We’ve done the BIG hair and the stage make up and we’re about to head to Adelaide!
Introducing our new packaging for online orders! Heaps Good Packaging. Made from plants. Home compostable. #ecomailers #ecofriendlystickytape #madefromplants #homecompostable #efofriendly #heapsgoodpackagingcompany #packaging #somuchpackaging #packingtape #environmental #ecofriendlypractices #absolutelyloveit #highquality
If you love what you do you never stop pouring the love into it 💖 Support local businesses whilst car is being serviced! #linkesbakeryandtearooms #coffee #latteart #cheesecake #nuriootpa #hyundai #santefe #supportlocal #lovewhatido #mybusiness #workingatthecafe #buyfromthebush #shoplocal
Make science fun with Horrible Science kits! From Bouncy Eyeballs, Creepy Crystals, Ghastly Glow, Slippery Slime and Ugly Bugs, there’s plenty of fun to be had!
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Spring is just around the corner. Encourage the kids to get into the garden with you with this gorgeous gardening set from EverEarth! #everearth #gardening #gardeningbag #giftsforkids #unplugandgetoutside #gardenkitsforkids #green #ecofriendly #springiscoming #buyfromthebush #spendwithusaustralia #keepitlocal #everearthgardening #kapunda
A bit of effort in sending a @buyfromthebush parcel makes all the difference 🧡. #buyfromthebush #madeherday #littlethings #nicetouch #giftwrap #effort #smallbusiness #nswlockdown #inthistogether #lovebrownpaperpresentwrapping #kindness #becauseican
Grimm's and Q Toys Re-Stock!
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Embracing multicultural toys with the Tender Leaf Sunny Dolls. #tenderleaftoys #sunnydolls #multicultural #woodendolls #woodenfigurines #buyfromthebush #woodentoys #kapunda #formeldehydefree #shoplocal #canada
Tiger Tribe for getting the craft on! #tigertribe #glittertape #nomessnofuss #pastelmarkers #mermaids #gelink #unicorns #rainbow #crafttime #kidscrafts #giftsunder20 #educational #kapunda #keepitlocal #buyfromthebush #regionalbusiness #beautifullypackaged #designedinaustralia #10yearsinbusiness
Celebrating 10 Years in Business! 🎉🎉🎉 Open for your discount! #celebrating10years #10yearsinbusiness #businessachievment #woodentoys #toyshop #regionalbusiness #buyfromthebush #toydiscount #kapunda #shoppinglocalisthebest #thanksforyoursupport
Did you know Sophie is over 50 years old and is loved by many around the globe! #sophiethegiraffe #sophiegiraffe #french #rubberteether #naturalrubbersoother #newborngift #teether #kapunda #buyfromthebush #shoplocal #thankyouforyoursupport #regionalbusiness #giraffe
Quack Quack. Gorgeous wooden ducks from the dcuk company in England. Find them via our site on Buy From The Bush. #duck #dcuk #woodenducks #ducksinwellies #handmade #eachoneisunique #indianrunnerducks #floralwellies #kapunda #buyfromthebush #giftsforher #shoplocal
Use the water pen to draw and colour in again...and again...and again.. #melissaanddoug #waterwow #rainydayactivities #watercolour #waterpainting #caractivities #boredombusters #educationalfun #underfifteendollars #kidsgifts #notech #nobatteriesrequired #buyfromthebush #spendwithusaustralia #regionalbusiness #shoplocal
Noughts and Crosses anyone? Completely adorable and only $10. #noughtsandcrosses #bees #ladybirds #woodengames #woodentoys #rainydays #buyfromthebush #spendwithusaustralia #kapunda #shoplocal #woodentoyshop #regionalsouthaustralia #childrensgifts #nobatteries #techfree
Know of a horse lover? This jigsaw puzzle from Ravensburger is a comical take on selfies! #ravensburgerpuzzle #selfies #horsesofinstagram #ponies #schleich #horsejigsaw #kidsjigsaws #puzzles #kapunda #shoplocal #buyfromthebush #supportlocal #spendwithusaustralia #educational #boredombusters #techfree
Lunchtime soon? Grab your treats here! #woodenfood #woodentoys #woodencake #woodenmacarons #woodenhamburger #roleplay #teaparty #birthdaycake #toyslinkwoodentoys #vigawoodentoys #staffpicks #toyshop #kapunda #buyfromthebush #shoplocal #weappreciatethesupport #familybusiness #wildwoodlandtoys
Out come the jigsaws again! #ravensburger #jigsawpuzzles #500piecepuzzle #1000piecepuzzle #boredombusters #asenseofaccomplishment #kapunda #disneyravensburger #jigsawsforkids #lockdownlife #supportlocal #shopwithus #buyfromthebush
Time to put myself first. Time to step back for 6 weeks. Time to let others take over for awhile. I will miss my little shop and the days I work in there. Love seeing my regulars. Love having a giggle. Love having my own business. See you all in 6 weeks! #myownbusiness #10yearsinbusiness #mystore #localsupport #kapunda #health #timeforme #enoughisenough #endometriosis #painnomore #knowyourbody #youknow
Amanda from Wild Woodland Toys
Still need a Mother’s Day gift? 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles are in store! These two are favourites of mine. The Craft Cupboard and The Bizarre Bookshop.
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