"I remember those days...they grow up too fast." When you've got young children, you hear these words so often from parents, grandparents, even strangers. Why? Because IT'S TRUE. So make the most of those fleeting, formative first years. Give them love, affection, and undivided attention. Create spaces that encourage imagination and exploration. Offer timeless, well-made toys that inspire learning through play. And when "these days" have passed, you and your child will savor the memories and the special keepsakes attached to them. We're here to ensure those keepsakes are nothing but the best: personal, safe, and natural heirloom toys and decor pieces they'll treasure for years to come.
We're a fun-loving family business creating safe, natural, wooden toys in our family's red barn wood shop on the Minnesota prairie . Our signature alphabet and U.S. state wood teethers, keepsake baby blocks, wooden name puzzles, and other wood toys for toddlers and babies are unique gifts that encourage learning through play. Let us create the perfect heirloom gift for the child you love!
Our small business is owned by husband and wife kids-at-heart: Justin + Kathleen.
Smiling Tree products are proudly and patiently handmade in the USA.
We donate to Peace Corps youth development projects for every item we sell.
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We LOVED this puzzle soooo much! We will definitely be purchasing more!
Such good quality and fast shipping. This is the perfect baptism gift and definitely recommend!
The quality is beautiful & the puzzles are such a meaningful, personalized gift. I will purchase more in the future for friends as I love wooden toys.
I loved the block and received it in record time. I will order again for sure.
They were absolutely the cutest!
Your items are always done with' perfection. You put lots of love into each toy you make and it shows in
each one.
Absolutely love this teether. It was exactly what I was looking for and the perfect little keepsake.
I bought the baptism block for my grandbaby's baptismal. I was extremely pleased with the quality and craftsmanship. Great keepsake and unique!
The teether is very smooth to the touch. I added this teether to a “dachshund baby themed gift.
Love this little truck. Very well made. I love giving gifts that are unique and that hopefully will be passed down for generations to come. Blessings to you and your family.
It is so thoughtfully created! It's especially nice to get a personalized product to give to someone with a name that is not easy to find in mass produced items.
My daughter was gifted one of these wooden letters and I have now gifted this to two of my friends. They are amazing and one of my daughters favorite toys!
Beautifully made. Love finding a quality, non-toxic toy made in America. Thank you!
