Wooden Aeroplane: 7 BlogOn Placings 2025

A small hand lifts a wooden plane into the air, tilts it, and sends it humming across the carpet towards an imaginary runway. No batteries, no screen — just a toddler, a shape, and a story.

The Wooden Aeroplane is made from FSC-certified timber and tested to UKCA and CE standards, so it holds up to the knocks and throws of early play. It sits among our wooden toys, where simple forms tend to earn the longest hours of attention.

It also carries seven placings from the BlogOn Toy Awards 2025, which is where this story begins.

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Seven placings at BlogOn 2025

At the BlogOn Toy Awards 2025, the Wooden Aeroplane was recognised across seven separate categories. It received 2nd in Role Play and Play Pretend, 2nd in Sustainable, 2nd in Toddler Toys, 2nd in Vehicles, and 2nd in Wooden Toys.

It also received 3rd in Influencers Choice and 3rd in Interactive Toys. Seven placings for one small plane tells you something about how broadly it works: as a vehicle, as a pretend-play prompt, and as an object made to last.

The BlogOn awards are judged by a panel drawn from UK parenting writers and reviewers, people who spend their days watching how children actually behave with a toy. A placing across so many categories suggests a toy that does more than one job well.

You can read more about how sustainability shapes these designs in our piece on award winning sustainable wooden toys uk, and more on the toddler side in award winning wooden toys for toddlers uk.

Judging and safety testing are two different things. The categories reflect what reviewers made of the toy in play; the UKCA and CE marks reflect separate safety checks carried out before a toy reaches a child's hands.

The Wooden Aeroplane also holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 186 verified Reviews.io customer reviews, as of 15 October 2026. Awards and ratings measure different audiences, but both point the same way.

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Pretend flights and role play

A plane is one of the first toys a child can genuinely pilot. Tilt the nose and it climbs; dip it and it dives. That control, held in one hand, is a large feeling for a small person.

Pretend flight builds naturally. A sofa becomes a mountain range, a rug becomes an ocean, and a cushion becomes the airport. Children narrate as they go, giving the plane a destination and a reason to fly there.

This kind of play stretches language and sequencing without anyone noticing it is doing so. A child who says "it's taking off now, then landing in the garden" is ordering events in time, which is real cognitive work dressed as fun.

For slightly older or more ambitious pilots, the Adventure Bi-Plane adds a second set of wings and a little more drama to the story. It makes a generous gift when a first plane has already earned its keep.

Role play rarely needs instructions. Give a child a believable object and a bit of open floor, and the story writes itself. The Wooden Aeroplane's placing in the Role Play and Play Pretend category reflects exactly that quality.

Many of our designs are built with this in mind, which is why you will find similar open-ended toys among our educational toys for toddlers. The best of them suggest a story without dictating it.

Shared flights work well too. Two children, two planes, one airport — and suddenly there are air-traffic rules to negotiate, which is cooperative play of a very useful sort.

Why toddlers love vehicles

Ask most toddlers to name a favourite toy and something that moves will be high on the list. Vehicles roll, fly or push, and that movement is endlessly repeatable, which is precisely what a young child wants.

Repetition is how toddlers learn. Sending a plane down the same stretch of floor a hundred times is not boredom; it is practice, each run refining the push, the grip and the aim.

Vehicles also give a child a sense of cause and effect they can control. I push, it moves. I stop, it stops. That reliable link between action and result is deeply satisfying at an age when so much of the world is unpredictable.

The Wooden Aeroplane placed 2nd in the Vehicles category at BlogOn 2025, alongside its 2nd in Toddler Toys. Those two placings together describe its natural home: a moving thing, scaled for the smallest hands.

There is a social side too. Vehicles invite chasing, sharing and swapping, and they travel easily from room to room, so the play follows the child rather than staying put.

If you are weighing up which brands make vehicles worth keeping, our overview of best wooden toy brands sets out what to look for in build and finish.

A good first vehicle should survive being dropped, trodden on and relaunched daily. Wood handles all three better than most materials, which is part of why these toys stay in service for years rather than weeks.

Wood, weight and small hands

Wood behaves differently from plastic in a child's hand. It has weight, warmth and a slight grain, and that honesty of material gives a toddler more sensory information to work with.

The Wooden Aeroplane is shaped for small hands: rounded edges, a body sized for a confident grip, and a weight that feels substantial without being hard to lift. These are quiet design decisions that make a real difference in play.

FSC-certified timber means the wood is traced back to responsibly managed forests, which is one reason the plane placed 2nd in the Sustainable category at BlogOn 2025. A toy built to last and sourced with care tends to do well on both counts.

Weight matters for feedback. A plane with a little heft lands with a satisfying settle and sits where it is put, so a child can set up an airport and return to it. Something too light skitters away and breaks the story.

Finish matters too. A smooth, sealed surface wipes clean and resists the inevitable mouthing of the toddler years, which is why every piece is tested to UKCA and CE standards before it leaves us.

Jaques of London has been making wooden toys since 1795, run by the same family across those years. That long habit of working in wood informs small things — the curve of a wing, the balance of a body — that a child feels without ever naming.

You will find the same approach throughout our wooden toys, from first vehicles to the older favourites in our board games.

A first aeroplane to keep

Some toys are used hard for a season and then quietly retired. Others stay. A well-made wooden plane belongs firmly in the second group, passing from one child to the next without losing its charm.

That durability is part of the appeal. A plastic toy that cracks is bin-bound, but a wooden one tends to wear in rather than wear out, gathering the small marks that make it a particular child's plane.

It makes a thoughtful first gift. The Wooden Aeroplane at £22.99 arrives ready to play with and sturdy enough to survive the attention, which is exactly what you want from a gift for a toddler.

Paired with the Adventure Bi-Plane, it becomes a small fleet, and two children can fly together rather than take turns. For more on building a gift that grows with a child, see our notes on best toy gift sets for toddlers uk 2026 wooden gift bundle.

If you are assembling a wider collection of first toys, the best wooden noahs ark toy sets uk 2026 guide offers another classic worth keeping alongside it.

Seven placings at BlogOn 2025 and a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 186 verified reviews point to a toy that earns its place on the shelf. The real test, though, is the hundredth flight across the carpet — and that is the one a child decides.

What parents say about the Wooden Aeroplane

4.8 out of 5 from 186 verified Reviews.io reviews (as of 15 October 2026). These are real buyers, quoted word for word.

“Ok so i've not opened this yet because its so beautifully packaged it would be a shame to disturb it before Christmas Day. If the gift inside is as good as the service and presentation from this company then it will be my go to place in the future and definitely be recommended - This is for my great nephew because his daddy is a pilot - Thanks!”

★★★★★ Jo, verified buyer, 2024-12-07

“Unfortunately I can't give a particularly accurate review yet as this was purchased as a Christmas present for our grandson and it arrived so beautifully packaged that we haven't undone it. However we have purchased from Jacques before and always been very happy.”

★★★★★ Caroline, verified buyer, 2024-11-22

“Amazing from step 1 The price. The quick delivery The packaging was amazing Lastly the actual toy do sturdy easy fir small hands to play with not too heavy the whole product so well made. Really pleased with this product my grandson loved it too ….”

★★★★★ Suzanne, verified buyer, 2025-05-06

“This is a Christmas present for our Grandson. Beautifully presented. Quick delivery. It is lovely to handle and the pieces are lovely to hold. Would recommend for any young child who loves waving to aeroplanes and saying “Have a lovely holiday!””

★★★★★ Elizabeth, verified buyer, 2024-12-03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wooden Toy Aeroplane

What awards did the Jaques Wooden Aeroplane win?

The Jaques Wooden Aeroplane received seven placings at the BlogOn Toy Awards 2025. It achieved 2nd place in five categories: Role Play and Play Pretend, Sustainable, Toddler Toys, Vehicles, and Wooden Toys. It also placed 3rd in both the Influencers Choice and Interactive Toys categories. These results across seven distinct categories reflect broad recognition from the blogging and parenting community. Jaques of London, founded in 1795 and still family-run, has a long heritage of crafting quality toys.

What age is a wooden aeroplane for?

The Jaques Wooden Aeroplane is designed with toddlers in mind, making it suitable from around 18 months to 3 years and beyond, depending on the child's development. Its simple, chunky wooden construction is easy for small hands to grip, push, and manoeuvre. At the BlogOn Toy Awards 2025, it placed 2nd in the Toddler Toys category, reflecting its suitability for young children. Always check the manufacturer's recommended age guidance on the product listing before purchasing.

Is a wooden aeroplane good for toddlers?

Yes. The Jaques Wooden Aeroplane placed 2nd in the Toddler Toys category at the BlogOn Toy Awards 2025, recognising its appeal and suitability for very young children. Wooden toys of this type encourage imaginative play, develop fine motor skills, and offer a durable, open-ended play experience without batteries or screens. Jaques of London, founded in 1795 and still family-run today, has crafted quality wooden toys for generations, and this aeroplane holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 186 verified customer reviews.

What is role play with toy vehicles?

Role play with toy vehicles involves children using toys such as aeroplanes, cars, or trains to act out real-world or imaginary scenarios — flying passengers to far-off places, making engine sounds, or creating stories around journeys. This type of play supports language development, creativity, and social skills. The Jaques Wooden Aeroplane placed 2nd in the Role Play and Play Pretend category at the BlogOn Toy Awards 2025, highlighting its particular strength as a prop for imaginative, child-led storytelling and vehicle-based role play.

Is the Wooden Aeroplane sustainable?

The Jaques Wooden Aeroplane placed 2nd in the Sustainable category at the BlogOn Toy Awards 2025, reflecting recognition of its environmentally conscious credentials. Wooden toys are generally valued for their durability and use of natural materials compared with plastic alternatives, meaning they can be passed down rather than discarded. Jaques of London, a family business founded in 1795, has a long tradition of crafting long-lasting toys built to endure — an inherently sustainable approach to making and selling playthings.

Is a wooden plane a good first birthday present?

A wooden aeroplane can be a wonderful first birthday gift, offering simple, open-ended play that suits a child's early development. The Jaques Wooden Aeroplane placed 2nd in the Toddler Toys category at the BlogOn Toy Awards 2025 and holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 186 verified customer reviews. Its chunky wooden construction is easy for small hands to hold, and it requires no batteries or screens. Always confirm the manufacturer's minimum age recommendation on the product page before gifting to a very young child.

What are the BlogOn Toy Awards?

The BlogOn Toy Awards are a UK toy awards programme run by BlogOn, a community of parenting bloggers and influencers. Toys are assessed and voted on by bloggers, parents, and influencers rather than by a traditional industry judging panel, giving the awards a strong consumer-perspective voice. Categories cover a wide range of toy types and themes. The 2025 results were published on the BlogOn website at blogonuk.com/blogon-winter-toy-award-winners-2025, where the Jaques Wooden Aeroplane received seven placings across seven separate categories.

Is the Wooden Aeroplane screen-free?

Yes, the Jaques Wooden Aeroplane is entirely screen-free. It is a simple wooden toy that requires no batteries, apps, or electronic components — play is driven entirely by the child's imagination. At the BlogOn Toy Awards 2025, it placed 2nd in the Interactive Toys category as well as the Role Play and Play Pretend category, demonstrating that hands-on, imaginative play can be highly engaging without any digital element. Jaques of London, founded in 1795 and still family-run, has always championed active, imaginative play.

Sources

Every award on this page links to the organiser's own results page. Checked 2026-10-14.

• BlogOn Winter Toy Award Winners 2025 (BlogOn Toy Awards)
• Wooden Aeroplane product page, Jaques of London
• Verified customer reviews: Reviews.io, Jaques of London store (live feed, 15 October 2026)