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European toys- those living in Germany, France, Italy, etc...

Twinklestar7Twinklestar7 member
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I noticed there are a lot of International Bumpies living in Europe and am hoping you can help!  I would love recommendations on European toy brands from any European countries that have not been mentioned below but should be. Suggestions for popular toys in Europe for ages 6 months to 2 years would be wonderful- links a plus! (Just in time for Christmas holiday!) 

Basically which toys and brands are a huge hit in your country?

Germany: Haba, Grimms- any others?

France: Vilac and Duratoys/Janod, Vulli-  What other French companies are there? Please list! 

Italy:  Sevi- Are there other Italian toy companies to add on to this short list?

Recommendations for toys from other European countries not mentioned would be wonderful, too!   (For those not living in Europe- if you believe a company in your country deserves a shout-out for safety and quality, please add on to the list. If possible, add a link showing which toy from that company you highly recommend because your baby loves it and its safe (example Vulli's Sophie, etc)

Sorry its so long- I tried to edit it to make it shorter.  TIA for your suggestions!   

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  • AmberinDenmarkAmberinDenmark

    I am living in  Denmark, but a popular toy company here is called Brio.  It is out of Sweden.  

     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brio_(company) 

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    imageAmberinDenmark:

    I am living in  Denmark, but a popular toy company here is called Brio.  It is out of Sweden.  

     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brio_(company) 

    Looks great! Are there any popular/reputable Danish toy brands as well? Or particular "it" items in Denmark that nearly every baby seem to love, or that parents always seem to want to buy their baby?  (for example Bumbo, Sophie, etc.)  Thanks....

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  • jb2rnjb2rn member
    I love Haba toys here. Very durable. It's so nice to have wooden toys and not nasty plastic!
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  • kelly321kelly321 member

    imagejb2rn:
    I love Haba toys here. Very durable. It's so nice to have wooden toys and not nasty plastic!

    Yes  Except that DD's fav toys are still her rubber ducks. :-/ So much for good intentions!


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  • Twinklestar7Twinklestar7 member
    imagekelly321:

    imagejb2rn:
    I love Haba toys here. Very durable. It's so nice to have wooden toys and not nasty plastic!

    Yes  Except that DD's fav toys are still her rubber ducks. :-/ So much for good intentions!

    Ha ha... I can picture DD favoring the rubber duckies one day, too... at least we tried!

    Also, another Haba fan here... I forgot to mention Djeco as another French brand...to get the ball rolling, here's more- Plan Toys (American I think) and Holgate Toys (they have stuff made in the USA.)  

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  • lrn327lrn327 member
    Twinkle, are you in the US?  I wasn't sure, but I love Boon and PlanToys (which you mentioned) that are both great American brands.  My DS has quite a few Boon bath toys including the sealed rubber ducks.  The one time that I had an issue, they replaced my toys right away.  DS is getting a PlanToys train set for his b-day and I'm so excited!  (Ha ha, I hope he is too!)  As a side note, Haba makes wonderful felt food too.  DS adores his.
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  • Twinklestar7Twinklestar7 member

    imagelrn327:
    Twinkle, are you in the US?  I wasn't sure, but I love Boon and PlanToys (which you mentioned) that are both great American brands.  My DS has quite a few Boon bath toys including the sealed rubber ducks.  The one time that I had an issue, they replaced my toys right away.  DS is getting a PlanToys train set for his b-day and I'm so excited!  (Ha ha, I hope he is too!)  As a side note, Haba makes wonderful felt food too.  DS adores his.

    Im American but not currently living in the US. :)   I like Boon too, I got a Boon stacking ring toss bathtoy, and plan on getting a few more of their bath toys! Boon sells in a few other countries, too.    That train set sounds adorable, Im sure he will be totally excited when he opens his present! :)  One of the PPs mentioned Brio from Sweden and I noticed they have a lot of train sets too, you might want to check it out to compare...  

    Another good (American brand I think) might be Wonderworld...seems to be safe and good quality, but PlanToys might be better...   Though I got one of the Wonderworld shape sorters and it appeared to be very well-made.   I guess Im just mostly adding onto my own list ha ha :) 

    Thanks ladies for all your input!  .

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  • Nita2603Nita2603 member

    Germany: Janosch - every kid needs a Tigerente! 

    Ravensburger makes good stuff too. 

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  • Twinklestar7Twinklestar7 member

    imagemelin_11:
    I really like Lilliputein toys they are popular here in Belgium

    Ohh, thank you!  I'll have to check that out! :) 

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  • Twinklestar7Twinklestar7 member
    imageNita2603:

    Germany: Janosch - every kid needs a Tigerente! 

    Ravensburger makes good stuff too. 

    Glad for the additional suggestions thats not already listed! I have not heard of Janosch or Ravensburger  but I will look into these (and the Tigerente.) Thank you! 

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