Products

Toy Safety

The following is an extract from: How do I know toys are safe? - A guide for parents form the ATA.

How do I keep my play environment safe?

• Age ratings - never mix toys meant for children of different ages. It can be dangerous for younger children to get hold of toys that are too old for them.
• The toy box - have a regular clear out of your toy boxes to check loose fur, ripped seams, sharp or rough edges, loose eyes and noses, broken parts that may cause choking. If you find broken or damaged toys, throw them away. Please don't pass them on - you may be handing on an accident to another parent's child.
• Tidy up! - it may sound obvious, but toys left on the floor or the stairs can cause accidents for the entire family.
• Cot toys – take string toys out of the cot when your baby is about five months old to prevent strangulation. Remove activity centres as soon as your baby can pull to stand.
• Battery toys – always change all batteries at once. New batteries can cause old batteries to get dangerously hot.
• Garden toys – fix garden toys over grass or soil, never concrete. Make sure there is plenty of room to walk around a swing to avoid being hit by the swing seat. Empty paddling pools after use and store them deflated or upside down.

For more information on toy safety, click here to visit the ATA (Australian Toy Association) website.

Brands we sell

Listed below are some of the major brands that we sell. Please click on the logo to take you to a list of all products we sell for that manufacturer, or follow the link in the right hand column to visit the manufacturer's website.

		From the playful heart of Australia, toys of substance and soul, as stunning as the landscape, as dramatic as the people: tough/subtle, robust/stylish, practical/elegant. We at Dobbin and Drum Toys are committed to responsibly using the world's resources, because the future of our children and the environment actually matters
		Elka Australia is one of Australia's leading plush toy importers and wholesalers. We are a wholly Australian owned company, with over 25 years experience in creating exciting and innovative soft toys.
		Play is discovery and exploration, and joy, and growth, and learning, and so much more. And for us play is serious work. So when we bring play to life, we do it with a commitment to the finest in craftsmanship and creativity. All of our products, from the newest concepts to our time-tested classics, are innovatively designed to inspire imaginative play and delight our consumers large and small.
		Have you been looking for a reputable supplier with good quality wooden toys and gifts at affordable prices? Now look no more! With 20 years experience, Eleganter Australia offers a wide range of wooden toys, educational toys, musical instruments, fancy stationaries and novelty items for children.
		Teddy and Friend's is now part of the Cooee Brands group of companies and is Australia's leading teddy bear and soft toy supplier. At Teddy and Friends the focus is on superior quality and an innovative range of products at unbeatable prices.
		mobilo is a building & construction toy. Even toddlers of two and three years old quickly learn to hold, grasp, pile up, balance, move and roll all the elements of mobilo. 3-8 year olds can easily construct objects, vehicles and even human beings using their own imagination
		Folkmanis, Inc. has grown to become the premier manufacturer of plush puppets worldwide. Folkmanis® offers over 200 of the most heartwarming and realistically designed creatures both exotic and familiar on the market today. And, after more than 25 years, Folkmanis, Inc. is still a family business. Judy and Atis oversee both the creative and operations sides to ensure that the quality and love of the natural world they wish to convey through their toys remains true to their original vision.
		For more than two decades, Kids Preferred has been steadfast in its commitment to bringing superior quality and uniquely designed products to the marketplace at value retails. Our fundamental beliefs and high standards enable customers and consumers to rely on Kids Preferred for soft toys and gifts of utmost quality that are reliable and safe for infants and children. Inspired by innovation, Kids Preferred keeps moving ahead with niche products. At Kids Preferred, we're proud to help the young minds of tomorrow learn through imaginative play. That's why we do what we do!
		The Corolle design team aims to create dolls that look and feel as real as possible with faces that are often inspired by real children
		WOOD PUZZLES is a small family business located in Brendale, Queensland. We have been making timber toys for 18 years, starting our business in Adelaide and shifting to Brisbane in 1995. We make timber toys, puzzles and games for young children. Our range is constantly being extended to cater for the range of products asked for by our customers and we are aiming to further extend our range for the older child and adults.
		You’ll find a lively cast of characters in the Puppettos collections, including finger puppets and hand puppets. There are also theaters to stage the perfect performance. Puppettos are sure to wiggle their way into the hearts and performances of kids of all ages.
		Groovy Girls are wildly popular soft dolls with their own unique sense of funky style, designed to encourage both diversity and individuality. Both the dolls and their extensive line of accessories have been recognized throughout the toy industry for their innovative design and imaginative play possibilities.
		Hama creative play for growing children. Hama products give children as young as 3 a creative challenge. These products have been adapted to follow your child’s development, starting from baby attempts to control motor skills. Then as your child grows, Hama products gradually make the switch from educational toys to a creative hobby.
		Here at Le Toy Van we design, manufacture & distribute original painted wooden toys. Ranges include: Fairyland, dolls house, mini-world, traditional toys, farms, pirate adventure, fantasy and castles inspiring imaginative play.
		Eric Carle is one of the most celebrated children's authors of all time, with a book sold every 30 seconds and 88 million books sold worldwide. For the first time ever, many of Eric Carle's beloved book characters will leap from the pages into the arms of children, parents, grandparents and teachers! Each huggable creature can bring the "books to play with, toys to read" vision to life
		ZOOB is an award-winning building set with a difference the pieces move after you put them together. So you can play with your creations, instead of just looking at them. Although we provide instructions and suggestions for models to build, we think the best part of playing with ZOOB is exploring, inventing, and discovering how you can build what you want to build
		Since the launch of Me to You in 1995, Tatty Teddy's timeless illustrations have been popular with young and old alike, communicating warmth and happiness, and touching people's lives all over the globe, in all situations. Me to You has evolved over the years setting the industry standard for both quality and innovation. The artwork style has subtly changed but the lovable, vulnerable and gentle characteristics of Tatty Teddy remain intact.
		Dena, the award-winning creative force and lifestyle designer behind Dena Designs®, and GUND®, known for creating the world’s most huggable plush, are launching a full range of developmental activity plush toys based on designs from the "happi by Dena®" line. The new line, which features brightly colored plush characters that help toddlers identify numbers, shapes, colors and textures
		Budkins by Le Toy Van are collectable gorgeous wooden bendable figures. Play with them alone or with your Dolls House, Fairy castle, Castle, Fire Station, Farm or Hospital.
		Over 160,000 children aged 0-14 years are hospitalized for asthma every year. It is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting more than one child in 20 and is the third-ranking cause of hospitalization in children. Physicians recommend avoidance of household allergens for those with asthma and allergies. Choosing an asthma friendly® certified toy is part of an overall allergen reduction plan in the home. Toys with the asthma friendly® certification mark are an ideal choice for those concerned with asthma and allergies. Asthma friendly®certified toys do not contain any fabric or fillings known to aggravate asthma. Additionally, their quality and workmanship allow for the effective allergen reduction process of freezing, washing and drying, while maintaining all ASTM-F963-03 and EN-71 safety requirements.
		A complete line of products for infants and toddlers, GundBaby is dedicated to offering the very best in all things baby. From the softest, most imaginative toys, to a wide variety of products that encourage developmental play, GundBaby helps little ones grow
		Djeco are based in Paris and are recognised around the world for their quality, fun educational toy designs. We love their puzzles, games, and tea sets.
		The idea of a uniquely Australian play doll was sparked when Helen Schofield couldn’t find quality dolls for her own granddaughters that weren’t either babies or teenagers. She searched many stores and websites but could only find dolls similar to what she wanted overseas or imports in specialty shops at high prices. Australian Girl is fully Australian owned and endorses the work of Kids Free 2B Kids and Women’s Forum Australia.
		Anamalz are designed in Australia, anamalz are the award wining animal range made from sustainable maple wood and textile products that have the unique functions to bend in different poses
		Elka Australia is the supplier of the Baby Cuddles Range and has an extensive range of delightful toys and teddy bears for the the young and young at heart. Soft Cuddles incorporates an exceptional golly range, hand puppets and Australian animals. Elka Australia’s ever-changing, constantly expanding range is designed specifically for the Australian market by our team of experienced designers, providing high quality for a surprisingly reasonable price.
		Contemporary hand made products from Pebble. Cuddly and cool, designed for all, Pebble is the best in hand manufactured soft toys from community businesses in Bangladesh. Helping women out of poverty and putting smiles on faces worldwide!
		One of the premier artists of our time and modern day pop culture phenomenon Romero Britto uses vibrant colours and bold patterns as a visual language of hope and happiness. He has been credited with the largest public installation in Hyde Park history and exhibited at the Carrousel du Louvre Museam. Romero Britto's art appeals to all!
		Everyone’s favourite playtime friends, Humpty, Jemima, Big Ted and Little Ted are brought to life with this collection of Play School plush toys that look just like the characters on television! This beloved TV series, has been running for 45 years.