The wooden rocking boat earned recognition with the "Best Toy Award" in the creative crafts category from the well-known British parenting magazine "Right Start" in 2015.
In 2016, it took home another award. On June 30, Hape's High Seas Rocker received the 2016 Best Baby Essentials Award at the Right Start event.
The Right Start awards have three levels: gold, silver, and public commendation. The magazine's annual awards ceremony took place in October of the same year, with the results published in Right Start magazine afterward.
Right Start is a magazine for parents with children aged 6 months to 7 years, offering informative editorial content on important topics such as education, health, healthy eating, and behavioral development.
Using a Wooden Rocking Boat Safely
A wooden rocking boat helps children practice balance and use their gross motor skills. Before letting your child play, check the recommended age on the packaging or product page and choose a toy that suits their developmental stage. In general, children should be able to sit steadily and hold the handles independently first.
Safety precautions: Place the rocking boat on a level surface with clear space on all sides, away from table edges, walls, stairs, and hard objects. Allow one child at a time, following the manufacturer's weight limit. Do not let children stand or rock too vigorously, and always provide close adult supervision (see the AAP's guidance on choosing safe toys). Explore more age-appropriate options in toys for 1-year-olds, or read about the four-stage wooden rocket ship that won the Best Baby & Toddler Gear Awards.
If you are looking for an excellent developmental toy, Hape is a good choice, with a wide range of wooden toys that support children at every developmental stage. Browse all Hape toys at the store.
Thoughtfully designed with children's learning in mind, these toys help develop important skills such as looking, listening, observing, fine motor control, problem-solving, imagination, and creativity. They also encourage integrated academic learning through STEAM.
With durable designs and sturdy materials, these toys focus on supporting children's development while making safety a priority. They use non-toxic paints and FSC-certified wood, are long-lasting, and are environmentally friendly.
Hape is therefore a global wooden toy brand that has won toy awards from numerous organizations, with production systems based on international standards such as ICTI, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001.
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