Wooden Pull Toys

A true classic in the history of children’s toys, and certainly something that should not be missing from any nursery, is the famous pull toy. Whether it's a pull-along cat or a pull-along dog, we all know this wonderful toy all too well. Not only from our children’s nurseries but probably also from our own childhood, when this toy was perhaps our favorite companion. Back then, these animals were most likely made of wood; plastic versions are rarer, as the toy needs to have some weight to it. Even today, wooden pull toys are commonly seen zooming around the home. They can also be found in fabric with wooden or plastic wheels.

Wooden Pet Substitute

The original idea behind this playmate was—and still is—to mimic walking the dog. Little ones see their parents regularly walking the dog on a leash. And as we all know, children love to imitate what their parents do. The simple yet brilliant idea of attaching a small wooden animal to a string and adding four wheels creates the perfect toy that can be taken anywhere and sometimes even handed down if it’s a high-quality pull toy.

Pull-Along Toys

What fun it is to have such a great toy to pull around when you’ve just started walking. Toddlers who are making their first, finally steady steps are often thrilled by this experience. It also looks incredibly cute when the little ones proudly parade around the house, pulling their pull toy behind them. At TakaTomo, you’ll find pull toys, especially from brands like LITTLE DUTCH, TRIXIE, DJECO, and DONE BY DEER, as well as other popular brands, offering wonderful animals that make great gifts for a first birthday.

Ordering Wooden Push Toys

The fun with toys also works the other way around. Another classic, and perhaps not quite as old as the pull toy, is the so-called push toy. Instead of a string, this toy has a wooden stick attached to the back, allowing toddlers to push, for example, a duck in front of them. The most well-known push toy is probably the one shaped like a goose or a duck, which makes funny clapping noises with its rubber feet as the wooden wheels turn.