Plan Toys Australia - Sustainable Eco Wooden Toys for Babies and Toddlers
Plan Toys is a Thai wooden toy brand founded in 1981 in Songkhla, Thailand. The brand produces wooden toys using rubberwood from rubber trees that no longer produce latex, which reduces waste from the rubber plantation industry. Plan Toys uses non-toxic, water-based dyes and formaldehyde-free glues across its production. The brand is designed around developmental play for babies and young children from birth to approximately 5 years. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Plan Toys, stocking the Pastel wooden toy range including rattles, stacking rings, push-pull toys and play sets. Free shipping applies to orders over $129.
The Plan Toys Pastel range uses a contemporary soft-colour palette across all products - pale pink, blue, yellow, green and natural wood tones. This makes the range popular with parents and gift-givers who prefer a modern nursery aesthetic over primary-colour alternatives. Browse the Plan Toys range alongside other wooden toys in the wooden toys category at Peekaboo Baby.
Plan Toys eco wooden toys range
The Plan Toys Pastel range at Peekaboo Baby includes developmental toys for babies from birth through to toddlerhood. The Pastel Wooden Bell Rattle and Key Rattle are designed for newborns and young babies - both are sized for infant grip and produce gentle rattle sounds when shaken. The Pastel First Stacking Ring is a colour-matching stacking toy designed for babies from approximately 6 months who are developing object permanence and shape-matching. The Pastel Roller is a push-along toy designed for babies learning to stand and walk from approximately 9-12 months. The Eco Tableware Play Set is a pretend-play kitchen set designed for toddlers from approximately 18 months.
Plan Toys Pastel vehicles
Plan Toys produces a range of Pastel-coloured wooden push vehicles designed for toddlers from approximately 12-18 months. The Pastel Wooden Car, Chicken Racing Car and Bunny Racing Car are solid wooden pull-along vehicles in the Pastel colour palette. These are designed as first vehicle toys that develop cause-and-effect understanding and imaginative play as children get older. The wooden construction is designed to withstand the dropping and throwing that young toddlers apply to toys.
Plan Toys sustainability credentials
Plan Toys is one of the few toy brands to produce toys from rubberwood - a hardwood by-product of the rubber plantation industry. Rubberwood trees are harvested for rubber latex for approximately 30 years, then typically burned. Plan Toys uses this wood instead, extending the useful life of the material. The brand uses kiln-dried rubberwood to reduce moisture content, which prevents warping and cracking. Non-toxic water-based dyes and formaldehyde-free glues are used throughout production. Plan Toys products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and meet international toy safety standards.
What to look for in Plan Toys wooden toys
Rubberwood construction - Plan Toys uses rubberwood from decommissioned rubber plantation trees rather than virgin hardwood. This is a genuine sustainability credential - rubberwood is denser and more durable than pine or MDF alternatives commonly used in budget wooden toys.
Non-toxic water-based dyes - All Plan Toys colour finishes use water-based, non-toxic dyes. This is important for baby toys that are likely to be mouthed. Plan Toys uses formaldehyde-free glues across all joinery.
Pastel colour palette - The Plan Toys Pastel range uses a consistent soft-colour palette (pale pink, blue, yellow, green, natural). This makes it easy to build a cohesive collection of Plan Toys products with a unified visual aesthetic.
Developmental design - Plan Toys designs each product around specific developmental milestones. Rattles for sensory exploration, stacking rings for hand-eye coordination, push toys for gross motor development, and pretend play sets for imaginative and social development.
Gifting appeal - Plan Toys wooden toys are designed and packaged with gifting in mind. The Pastel range in particular has strong appeal as baby shower and first birthday gifts for parents who prioritise eco-friendly and aesthetically consistent nurseries.
International safety certification - Plan Toys products meet US ASTM F963 and European EN71 toy safety standards. All products at Peekaboo Baby comply with Australian toy safety regulations. The wood is kiln-dried and sealed to prevent splintering.
Pair Plan Toys with other wooden toys at Peekaboo Baby
Plan Toys eco wooden toys work well alongside other wooden and natural-material toys. For parents building an eco-conscious toy collection, Melissa and Doug wooden play sets and BRIO wooden train sets from the train toys range complement the Plan Toys range. For newborn gift sets, a Plan Toys rattle or stacker pairs well with an ergoPouch swaddle from the baby sleep range. Browse baby shower gifts at Peekaboo Baby for curated eco-friendly gift combinations.
Plan Toys - Frequently Asked Questions
Rubberwood is the hardwood timber from Hevea brasiliensis rubber trees, which are grown commercially for latex rubber production. After approximately 30 years, rubber trees no longer produce sufficient latex and are typically felled and burned. Plan Toys uses this timber as the raw material for its wooden toys instead of virgin hardwood. This extends the useful life of the wood and reduces demand for dedicated timber harvesting. Rubberwood is a dense, stable hardwood that works well for toy production - it resists warping and cracking better than softer woods like pine.
Plan Toys products are designed for babies and children from birth to approximately 5 years. Rattles and sensory toys are designed from birth. Stacking rings and push-pull toys suit babies from approximately 6-9 months. Pull-along vehicles and simple pretend play sets suit toddlers from 12-18 months. More complex pretend play kits and tableware sets suit children from 18 months to 3 years. Every Plan Toys product at Peekaboo Baby carries a minimum age recommendation on the product listing.
Yes. Plan Toys uses water-based, non-toxic dyes across all its colour finishes. The brand has published a commitment to using non-toxic colouring materials since its founding in 1981. Plan Toys products are tested for toxic substances including heavy metals. Formaldehyde-free glue is used throughout the joinery. All Plan Toys products at Peekaboo Baby comply with Australian toy safety regulations and are appropriate for babies who mouth toys.
The Plan Toys Pastel range is a product line within the Plan Toys catalogue that uses a soft, contemporary colour palette - pale pink, blue, yellow, green and natural wood tones - across toys designed for babies and toddlers. The Pastel range includes rattles, stacking rings, push toys and pretend play sets. The colour palette is designed to be visually cohesive across multiple products, which makes it popular with parents building a nursery aesthetic or gift-givers who want matching sets. All Pastel products use the same rubberwood and non-toxic dye standards as the broader Plan Toys range.
Plan Toys wooden toys should be wiped clean with a damp cloth and allowed to air dry. Do not soak Plan Toys wooden products in water or wash them in a dishwasher, as sustained moisture can affect the wood's structure and surface finish. For dried food residue on the Eco Tableware Play Set pieces, use a damp cloth with a small amount of mild soap and rinse with a damp cloth. Store Plan Toys wooden toys in a dry location away from direct sunlight to prevent the wood from fading or warping over time.
Yes. Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping on all Plan Toys orders over $129 to every Australian state and territory. Plan Toys products are individually priced from approximately $25-$43. Purchasing 4-5 items in one order typically reaches the free shipping threshold. Orders are dispatched from our Melbourne warehouse. Metro deliveries typically take 2-4 business days. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Plan Toys.
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