We as parents like to see our children enjoying their toys through imagination and creative play, and I know many are lost over what to buy their kids in terms of wooden train sets. Here is a beginner’s guide to Wood Trains and things to look for:
Don’t rush into Purchasing a big set
Every child is unique, and your child may not take to trains. Because of this, it is best to start with the smallest set available, usually an oval shape with a couple or trains included. Almost all of the big brand names that make wooden trains like Thomas Wooden Railway have these type of sets.
It is best to stick with quality sets
There are hundreds of companies that produce Wood Trains and sets, however it is best to stick with a select few that not only produce quality products, but also have a trusted name in making kids’s toys. One of these brands is Learning Curve, which manufactures the line of Thomas Wooden Railway and has a very stable history for producing quality wood toys. They produce quality trains that are based on the hit TV show, and kids love to play with their favorite characters. When you look to quality and global recognition, there is no brand more reputable than BRIO which has been making the BRIO Train Set for nearly 100 years. They are a international company that is recognized for their innovation and quality. Other noteworthy but less known brands include Melissa and Doug and Imaginarium, both offering a wide assortment of wooden train sets.
Look to expansion when your child is ready
When you are looking to expand keep in mind you do not need to restrict yourself to one brand, as with the major brands like BRIO and Learning Curve you can interchange the track pieces and trains. There are extra pieces you can buy like unique types of tracks, unique buildings and bridges. Your child will tell you with thier cues when it is the right time to expand your wooden train set.
Let your child have fun with their set and use thier imagination in creative play. Your little conductor can be busy for hours with the right wooden train set.