Childrens Toys

Barbara-Ann Bears Barbara-Ann Bears make wild and wonderful one of a kind artist teddy bears, dragons and rabbits as well as some beautiful traditional bears. They range in colour from traditional browns and greys to...

Brendan's Bears Collectible bears handmade in Oxford. Brendan's bears are usually made from mohair, have suede, ultra suede, reversed mohair or felt paw pads, are filled with regular or heavyweight polyester and...

Catherine Grimaldi Illustrator, children's book author and maker of unique handmade plush toys. When contacting this company please tell them that you found them on the Best of British Website

Laura Long Gifts Brought up in Brighton surrounded by antique shops and dressed in jumpers made by her grandmother, Laura developed a love for traditional crafts and collecting vintage treasures. Not only does...

Orchard Toys Orchard Toys are made in England from durable recycled board and have a wipe-clean finish so they offer years of enjoyment and great value for money. The Orchard Toy range is developed, designed and...

Raggy Tag Isn't it funny how the tags and labels on a toy hold a greater allure for a baby and child than the toy itself? With Raggy-Tag, the label is the toy. A Raggy-Tag comfort blanket is guaranteed to...

Stevenson Brothers Rocking Horses At The Stevenson Brothers  Rocking Horse Shop you can purchase new rocking horses , antique rocking horses ,  rocking horse accessories  also some ex show rocking...

Suffolk Playworks Suffolk Playworks are makers of imaginative wooden toys for pre-school children. Amongst their range is The Fantasy Cube an award winning unfolding activity centre designed to encourage highly...

The Plate Rattle and Bowl Company A very different gift for that special baby. At Plate Rattle and Bowl they produce hand-turned, wooden baby rattles mainly from British hardwoods (the rattles are about 15cms long). All baby rattles...

Handmade Childrens Toys and the Law

What to Look For When You Buy Handmade Childrens Toys – a Toy Buyers Guide

• Make sure that the toy doesn’t have any nasty sharp edges or points, wood splinters (for wooden toys) or easy to access sharp mechanisms.
• Check wooden toys and soft toys for small parts that may already be loose or could get that way if they are pulled at or bitten off. These could be a choking hazard for young children.
• Handmade toys with small parts and any toys which are not suitable for children under the age of three must carry an age suitability and hazard warning. Take note of this if you see it, no matter how cute the soft toy.
• Inspect handmade toys to make sure that any hinges or moving and static parts can’t trap little fingers.
• Ask the toy shop or seller about paints used on the toys – they are breaking the law if they contain toxic chemicals in excess of permitted levels.
  

What Information Should I Look For?

• The name and address of the manufacturer or importer of the toy.
• CE mark to confirm that the toy conforms to EU regulations and is safe.