Grimm's Wooden Toys

Finding eco-friendly, durable, and engaging toys for your active children can be challenging as a parent. Not many eco-toys meet these requirements, leaving parents frustrated in their search for sustainable toys that encourage cognitive development and creativity. Fortunately, Grimm's wooden toys give families and small children a great playtime experience.

Grimm's legacy of sustainability

Grimm's is a cherished, family-owned wooden toy company crafting environmentally-friendly toys since 1978. Nestled at the Swabian Alb mountain range base in Germany, they hold craftsmanship and attention to detail in the highest regard. Drawing inspiration from alternative teaching methodologies such as Montessori and Waldorf education, Grimm's has become synonymous with quality and innovation in children's toys.

Crafting toys with care and inclusivity

What sets Grimm's apart is their commitment to open-ended play. Their wooden Montessori toys are meticulously handcrafted, creating a natural, unique, organic and minimal design. Most pieces are sanded by hand, producing a rough yet velvety texture that provides a non-slip, tactile grip, greatly enhancing the play value of their toys.

Grimm's dedication to quality extends beyond their wooden stacking toys and permeates their entire production process. They collaborate with small independent woodworking companies in Germany and Europe. They also partner with workshops for adults with special needs in Germany for assembly and packaging. This commitment to ethical and inclusive practices ensures that every aspect of Grimm's Toys reflects its values.

Notably, some of Grimm's products have received the prestigious Spiel Gut (Good Toy Guide) seal, which is a testament to their exceptional quality and play value. These products include beloved items like Grimm's wooden rainbow toys.

At Hello Charlie, we share a deep commitment to promoting eco-conscious living. Like Grimm's, our collection of sustainable toys encourages child development and aligns with your values. We've taken the guesswork out of finding eco-friendly options by meticulously researching and curating a comprehensive selection of sustainable choices. We're here to meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible products, making it easier for you to make conscious choices for your family.

What makes Grimm's toys eco-friendly and sustainable?

Responsible Forestry

Grimm's toys are made using wood sourced from sustainably managed forests in Europe. This process means that the wood used in the toys is harvested in a way that preserves forests and ecosystems, often with certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Using responsibly sourced timber, Grimm's creates delightful toys while also contributing to preserving vital natural resources.

Designed to last

Grimm's wooden toys are an excellent choice for sustainable play as they're designed to last. They help to reduce the need for frequent replacements, which means less waste and a smaller environmental impact. Additionally, the wood glue used in their construction is non-toxic and 100% formaldehyde-free, making it safe for use around children.

Ethical labour and workplace practices/policies

Sustainability is not limited to the environment but extends to the people involved in the production process. Grimm's Toys is unwavering in its commitment to ethical labour practices and workplace policies. They prioritise their employees' welfare and fair treatment, fostering an environment where moral values are upheld.

Resource Saving Measures

Renewable Energy

Grimm's uses green electricity and solar panels at their Hochdorf headquarters, promoting energy efficiency and emission reduction. Their wood production leftovers are also converted into wood pellets, sustainably heating their buildings in Bosnia.

Sustainable Commuting

Grimm's offers bicycle leasing programs to encourage eco-friendly commuting for employees in Hochdorf. This initiative encourages staff to choose sustainable modes of commuting, reducing the environmental impact associated with daily travel.

Recycled paper and eco-friendly packaging

Grimm's has taken an essential step towards reducing its environmental impact by incorporating recycled paper into their operations. This effort helps conserve natural resources and minimises the need for virgin materials in paper production. Along with this, they have made it a priority to use resource-saving and recyclable packaging materials. This approach aligns with their commitment to eco-conscious practices and reduces their environmental footprint.

Energy-efficient trade fairs

Grimm's implements an energy-efficient rental system for trade fair appearances, reducing their energy consumption and environmental footprint.

A sustainably managed manufacturer with globally recognised certifications

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognised quality management standard created by the International Organization for Standardization. It provides guidelines for organisations to follow when delivering high-quality products and services consistently. Grimm's is proud to hold this prestigious certification, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to excellence.

FSC certified

Grimm's eco toys ensure responsible forestry practices by obtaining a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for selected toys. By doing so, they protect forests and promote sustainable wood sourcing.

Toy safety standards

Grimm's complies with European toy safety standards (EN 71) and U.S. standards (CPSIA / ASTM 963). This compliance means that every toy undergoes rigorous testing to meet the most stringent safety requirements. These standards also extend to the colours and oils used in Grimm's eco toys for babies and kids, ensuring the vibrant hues are visually appealing and non-toxic.

Sustainable Materials

Grimm's wooden toys use alder wood, lime wood, beech wood, and maple wood. These materials are visually appealing, durable, and provide tactile stimulation for endless play adventures. The use of timber aligns with Grimm's commitment to responsible consumption, as it is a renewable resource.

Grimm's also recognises and values the unique sensory benefits of wood. Children can engage their sense of touch with wood's natural texture, warmth, and feel, which helps promote fine motor skills and sensory exploration. It also creates a sense of comfort and security, which makes it an excellent choice, especially for young children.

Grimm's uses non-toxic, water-based stains to infuse their rainbow wooden toys with vibrant colours. This approach ensures their natural wooden toys are visually appealing and free from harmful chemicals, making them entirely safe for children.

Shop the most popular Grimm's wooden toys

Hello Charlie's collection of Grimm's safe wooden toys is designed to inspire big kids and younger children, encouraging their creativity, exploration, and skill development.

Grimm's offers a captivating range of wooden rainbow toys. These include the mesmerising Lara building set, large rainbow balls, delightful 7 friends in bowls, sensory-rich rainbow bead grasper, and the classic wooden rainbow stacking toy and wooden stacking pebbles. But that's not all - your child can explore the miniature realms of nature with Grimm's Small World Kids Playsets. These playsets allow your child's storytelling adventures to come to life in the woods, down by the meadow, and by the water.

Grimm's wooden rainbow toys

Grimm's Rainbow Balls - Large

Grimm's Rainbow Balls are thoughtfully crafted with young explorers in mind, using sustainable materials designed to fit perfectly in small hands. Their bright, attention-grabbing colours are visually stimulating and educational, helping children learn sorting and colour recognition.

Grimm's rainbow balls are also a great introduction to early math concepts, as children can count, add, and subtract in a delightful, interactive way. They're also great for rolling and tracking the wooden balls across the floor, as kids can chase after them, practising coordination and gross motor skills. 

Grimm's 7 Friends in Bowls - Stacking & Colour Sorting Toy

Introducing Grimm's 7 Friends in Bowls - the perfect stacking and colour sorting toy for your child's creative exploration. Its enchanting design encourages open-ended play and provides hours of entertainment for young children.

What distinguishes these rainbow friends is their delightful features. These wooden peg dolls are hand-painted in a captivating gender-neutral rainbow design, ensuring every child feels welcome into our wonderful, diverse world. The unique wood grain on these wooden peg people also adds an element of surprise when stacking and sorting colours, while the safe, non-toxic finishes give peace of mind to parents. With their timeless design and durability, these decorative figures promise to be cherished companions throughout your child's early years.

Each rainbow friend is more than just a toy, as it helps to enhance fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities, making it a powerful tool for your child's development.

Grimm's Bead Grasper - Rainbow

The Grimm's Bead Grasper Rainbow is an excellent tool for sensory exploration, making it a must-have for curious young minds and tiny hands. The colourful beads on a sturdy elastic string present a mesmerising visual experience that captures your child's curiosity and imagination.

When your baby shakes the rainbow beads, they produce a symphony of sounds that stimulate their developing senses of sight, touch, and hearing. This versatile toy is designed to be easy to grasp, helping your child develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Not only is the Grimm's beads grasper a great clutching companion for little hands, but it also serves as a soothing baby teether during painful teething times. Made with non-toxic finishes, this product is safe for your baby to play with and can help soothe their discomfort.

Grimm's Wooden Rainbow Stacking Toy - Medium

Get ready for endless hours of fun and learning with Grimm's Wooden Rainbow Stacking Toy - Medium! This multi-use, large rainbow wooden stacker is ideal for toddlers who love to stack, sort and build. Whether they're stacking the colourful wooden arcs or using them to create a rainbow tunnel, this rainbow stacker provides endless possibilities for play and creativity.

With six wooden blocks in pastel colours, your child can enjoy creating countless shapes, stacking tunnels, sorting them by size, or finding just the right balance. As they manipulate the blocks with their tiny hands, they'll develop essential fine motor and hand-eye coordination skills while tapping into their inner artist - the perfect complement!

This rainbow stacker is crafted from sustainably sourced wood, making it eco-friendly and robust enough to withstand even the most challenging toddler tantrums. With safe, non-toxic finishes and the Spiel Gut seal of approval, Grimm's vegan and cruelty-free toy is a wonderful addition to any playroom.

Enrich small world play with more Grimm's toys

Grimm's Small World Kids Playsets (3 variants)

Enrich small worlds of your own with Grimm's Small World Kids Playsets! These playsets are here to transport your child to a world of wonder, creativity, and endless adventures. These lovely small worlds come in three captivating variants with different sensory experiences: "In the Woods," "Down by the Meadow," and "By the Water." Each set is a miniature masterpiece that unlocks a world of imagination, where charming wooden figures, natural elements, and new fantastic play worlds emerge to inspire hours of playtime.

These playsets invite children to explore imaginative worlds and create stories using charming wooden figures and tactile pieces. With "In the Woods," your child can go on a mystical journey through a forest of towering trees and vibrant foliage. "Down by the Meadow" offers the charm of a serene lush meadow, while "By the Water" beckons with the allure of tranquil aquatic journeys.

These Grimm's playsets foster your child's creativity, fine motor skills, and a deep connection to the natural world, making them an ideal choice for parents who seek beauty and substance in their children's toys.

Grimm's Building Set - Lara

The Grimm's Building Set - Lara is not your ordinary collection of wooden building blocks. Its 73 curved-shaped blocks in different colours take construction play to a new level of fun. From inspiring creativity and imagination to helping develop spatial reasoning skills, this stacking wooden rainbow set will have big kids and even younger children constructing magical small worlds in no time.

With no limits to what your little one can create, this ideal toy set encourages open-ended play, allowing them to build and explore their imagination. Whether they want to construct towers, bridges, or houses, Grimm's rainbow blocks provide a fun and exciting way to enhance their spatial reasoning and fine motor skills. It's also designed with small hands in mind, making it easy for them to grasp and manipulate.

Grimm's Stacking Pebbles - Moss

Encourage boundless creativity in your child with Grimm's Stacking Pebbles - Moss! These charming, eco-friendly wooden pebbles will ignite your little one's imagination and provide hours of imaginative playtime.

Designed with little hands in mind, Grimm's pebbles are just the right size for curious explorers to grasp and manipulate easily. They're made from responsibly sourced wood, making them a wonderful way to promote eco-consciousness and inspire innovative thinking.

Each Grimm's toy set includes four wooden pebbles in various shades of green and sizes, allowing your child to build an imaginary world while honing their fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Additionally, these round stone shapes make for excellent problem-solving tools. As your child constructs towers and balances the rocks on top of one another, they'll learn important lessons about cause-and-effect relationships and strengthen their critical-thinking abilities, which will be invaluable throughout their lifetime.

How to care for your Grimm's toys

Use a damp cloth to wipe off dirt to keep your Grimm's toys clean. If necessary, add a small amount of mild soapy water. It's essential to avoid exposing the toy to direct sunlight or any heat sources to prevent potential damage such as cracking or warping. Letting the toy dry at room temperature is crucial. While cleaning the toy, it's best to avoid using disinfectant or hot water, as this could cause unnecessary damage.

Buy Grimm's Baby & Kids Wooden Toys at Hello Charlie

The Hello Charlie online shop is one of the official Grimm's Australia stockists, with Australia wide delivery and same day despatch when you order before 10 am.