About Janod Wooden Toys
Janod has been making wooden toys in France's Jura region — the historic heart of the French toy industry — since 1970. The brand is known for warm colors, friendly characters, and the clean, designer aesthetic that runs through every Janod toy. From musical instruments and ride-ons to chunky puzzles and Brico'Kids DIY kits, Janod toys are built for hands-on, screen-free play that supports fine motor skills, music, imagination, and early problem solving for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Are Janod Toys Non-Toxic?
Yes — Janod toys are non-toxic. Janod uses sustainably sourced FSC-certified wood, vegetable-based inks, and water-based finishes that are free from VOCs (volatile organic compounds), making them safe even for the youngest children who put toys in their mouths. Every product is chemically tested under the European REACH standard and meets both EN71 (Europe) and CPSIA (U.S.) toy safety requirements.
What's in the Janod Collection
The Toycycle Janod collection covers Janod music toys (ukuleles, banjos, sound cameras), wooden ride-ons and balance bikes, ball tracks and pull-along caterpillars, chunky puzzles, pretend-play sets like the Pastry Workshop and Fire Station, WWF collaboration animal toys, and Brico'Kids DIY building kits. If you're shopping for French wooden toys or wooden toys for 3 year olds and up, this is a great place to start — most Janod products suit babies through 6 years old.
Why Buy Janod at Toycycle
Every Janod item is hand-inspected and priced up to 50% below retail. Toycycle is also a Juratoys partner — Janod's parent company — which gives us access to overstock and open-box inventory at deep discounts. Explore related collections: Juratoys, wooden toys, learning toys, and toddler toys.