Ensuring Playtime Peace of Mind
Choosing Safe Wood Finishes for Toddlers & Babies
The timeless appeal of wooden toys carries with it a charm and durability that modern plastic toys often fail to match. Handcrafted wooden toys not only promise a return to innocent, imagination-fuelled play but often become cherished heirlooms, passing through generations. However, the true beauty of these playthings lies not just in their craftsmanship or design but in the safety and care with which they are finished. In an era increasingly aware of environmental concerns and the importance of non-toxic living, selecting safe wood finishes for children's toys and play spaces is vital.
For those who craft toys for the little ones in their lives, or for any parent seeking to refurbish or personalise a play space, understanding the significance of non-toxic, child-safe timber finishes is crucial. Children, especially toddlers and babies, explore the world with every sense, which invariably includes touching and tasting their favourite toys. This intrinsic curiosity makes it vital that the finishes used on any wooden toy or furniture in their environment are free from harmful chemicals and toxins.
Whittle Waxes stands out for its commitment to safeguarding children's health without compromising aesthetic beauty or durability. Comprising of sustainable raw materials such as beeswax, carnauba wax, and jojoba oil, Whittle Waxes Evolution Hardwax Oil presents a wholly natural, non-toxic solution for wood finishing. It not only embellishes the timber with a soft sheen that highlights its natural grain but also ensures a water-resistant seal that withstands the rigors of playtime and easy clean-up thereafter.
A Palette for Creativity
For those envisioning a pop of colour in their creations, Whittle Waxes Evolution Colours offer a palette of possibilities. Building on the base of Evolution Hardwax Oil, these colour variants incorporate natural pigments that are both colourfast and free from cobalt and oxime. This makes them an ideal choice for adding vibrancy to children's toys, furniture, and even wooden floors, without any compromise on safety.
Creating a playful sanctuary that invites toddlers and babies to explore, learn, and grow demands more than just creativity. It requires informed choices, especially when it comes to the finishes we apply on their nearest and dearest playmates - their toys. Prioritising products like Whittle Waxes' non-toxic wood finishes allows parents and craftsmen alike to ensure the wellbeing of the youngest members of our families. In so doing, we not only protect our precious little ones but also honour the environment that will be theirs to inherit.
By choosing Whittle Waxes Evolution Hardwax Oils and Evolution Colours, we carve out a safer, more beautiful world for our children - ensuring that their playtime is not only joyful but also harm-free.
Key Benefits of Evolution Hardwax Oil
- Non-Toxic: Completely safe for humans, animals, and plants, it does not contain toxic ingredients that can migrate off the timber and into curious mouths.
- Independently Certified Toy-Safe: Deemed safe for use on children’s toys: DIN EN 71-3
- Independently Certified Food-Safe: Deemed fit for surfaces that interact directly with food items, ensuring no contamination. BS EN 1186-3:2002 Overall migration in Aqueous stimulant by total immersion
- Water-Resistant: Makes it suitable on wooden toys that have repeated use and exposure to little mouths. Complies with regulation DIN 68861-1B: Resistance to spills of water, wine, beer, coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, etc.
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Safe Outdoor Play
For any indoor children's furniture, wooden toys, or internal flooring that kids will come into contact with, Whittle Waxes Evolution Hardwax Oil is the safe, non-toxic choice. The good news is that Whittle Waxes also has you covered when it comes to child-safe wood coatings for exterior timber. Whether it’s a cubby house, jungle gym, tree house, or any other outdoor timber exposed to the elements and children's play, you can enjoy complete peace of mind with Whittle Waxes' two exterior oils: Bangkirai Oil and Teak Oil.
Bangkirai Oil
Whittle Waxes Bangkirai Oil's powerful formulation ensures long-term protection against the elements while being safe for use on children's toys and eco-friendly. Perfect for outdoor furniture, playgrounds, cubby houses, decks and other outdoor structures, this oil brings out the best in your timber, extending its life and keeping it looking stunning year-round.
LEARN MORETeak Oil
Whether you're caring for a yacht deck, outdoor playground, or tree house, Whittle Waxes Teak Oil offers superior protection against moisture and UV rays. This specially formulated, solvent-free emulsion is safe for use on children's toys and furniture, and environmentally friendly for bees and birds. Non-toxic formula contains no harmful chemicals or fumes.
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The Whittle Waxes Story
Most companies go from A to Z. We went from Z (Zimbabwe) to A (Australia). What an exciting journey it has been - and it's not over yet!
Although Whittle Waxes officially launched in Australia in 2004, our journey (and love affair) with timber started a long time before that. Company founder, Giles Whittle-Herbert, grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe, where he inherited a passion for working with wood that goes back generations. For many years he ran a successful carpentry business in Zimbabwe.
On arrival in Australia in 2004, Giles noticed a big gap in the market for natural and safe hardwax oils. He already had an excellent working relationship with an overseas supplier, so all he needed to do was make the Australian market aware of the many benefits of hardwax oils.
20 years later, Whittle Waxes is proud to be leading the way in the supply of natural, high quality finishes in Australian, with satisfied customers across the board, including home renovators, professional polishers, flooring suppliers, timber companies, architects, and designers.
Our Evolution Hardwax Oil continues to exceed expectations and is now a firm favourite all across the country, particularly with those who appreciate a quality finish that is safe, durable and environmentally friendly. Whittle Waxes has introduced a number of other quality products, including colour stains, exterior oils, Wax Polish and Floor Care for easy floor maintenance.
At Whittle Waxes, we genuinely love to interact with our clients so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thanks for all your support!