How Oompa Toys got started
The idea for Oompa Toys took hold in 2003. Early one morning I crept into my infant daughter's room and tripped on a plastic, battery-operated walker. Loud animal noises instantly blared from the seemingly innocuous toy. I had a bleeding toe and stifled some not too pleasant words. A cacophony of clucking chickens, moo-ing cows and quacking ducks would not be silenced despite my best efforts. I gladly (and somewhat vindictively), threw the walker in the trash. An electronic bovine moo'ed as I walked away. I felt there was something unnatural about surrounding my daughter with so many disposable toys. I wondered if she dreamt of copyrighted characters or if her first words would be "Dora" or "Mickey". I wondered if she would ever learn to use her imagination. She did, after all, play with toys that with the push of a single button did and said everything for her. I donated most of the contents of her room to a local charity the next morning.
As a mother with relatives in a developing country, I believe toys should not only be natural and well-made, but created in humane and safe working conditions by adults and with absolutely no child-labor. I go to great lengths to ensure toys within the Oompa family do, indeed, come from safe environments. From extensive interviews with company representatives to annual onsite tours of manufacturing facilities, you can be assured that our toys come from companies who care about their employees.
We received the Train to Build - All Natural from Bajo
This four car train is perfect for little builders on the move! There are four flatbeds and 18 pieces that can be combined to created different cars of the train, including the engine, passenger car, log car, and one carrying an automobile. All the cars can be used interchangably, connecting together with basic linking joints. The automobile can even be taken down and played with by itself! So much fun, you'll wish you had one too. Note: not intended to be used on standard wooden track.
They are so many things I love about the Train to build. It does not take batteries, it does not speak or move by itself. I see Andrew sitting there using him imagination playing with the train. His toy knight and sea turtle are helping him fix the train. He has made a whole story about it. The train his very sturdy and well made. I know we are going to be playing with this train for many years. When he does finally outgrow his Train to build I would love to put it up so we can save it for when a nephew come over ar even grandchildren ... someday.
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My son would love the Rocking Donkey from Bajo
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To tell the truth, my son would love the train that's being given away the most. He eats, drinks, and breathes trains! But just to follow the rules, he would also love the "Guitar from Sevi" that they sell. It would be so fun!
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My kids would love the Bowling Pins DC from Sevi
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my little boy would also love Ball Track Master Building Set from Haba
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My granddaughter would love the Organic Tiger Finger Puppet from Playful World
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I would also love the Cory Caterpillar Pulling Animal. Thanks so much.
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I like the Lilli doll from Haba.
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My little guy would love the Wooden Sorting Truck from Bajo.
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the safari stacking blocks is fun
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i think my 3-year old son would like the Woody Walky Training Bike from Smart Gear
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The Petite Yoko Boogaloo from Blabla is great!
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They have so many great toys but one that caught my eye today was the Block and Tackle from Haba. That looks like good learning fun!!
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My niece would like the Pop duck with all the colors :)
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I like Walking Elephant from Plan Toys
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My new nephew will be born this spring and he has two big sisters, so he'll probably be needing some toys that aren't pink. I think the "Maxe" toy from Haba is especially adorable and unisex.
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Fantasy Block from Haba would be good for my LO!
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OH how great the stuff is on that site. I have to say however I would LOVE the train for a person in my life who is a child at heart if that counts. Thank you
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I think my little girl would love the Wooden ABC Blocks - Colors from Elegant Baby
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The Nuchi Wooden Trains is fabulous! My little one would love this!
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My son would love the Ball Track Construction Set from Haba.
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My son would love the train. I always seem to think that we have enough trains, but he doesn't agree
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My daughter would love the Terrace Dollhouse.
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My daughter would LOVE the wooden tractor! macd82 at gmail dot com
My son would love the wooden farm animal set!
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they have the cutest pacipier clips. Where were those when I needed them. :) I love the Ball Track Construction Set from Haba. Great site! Thanks!
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