Play & Learn: Sourcing STEM Toys

Phase 2.

1. Key Categories

  • Wooden Toys: Puzzles, blocks.
  • STEM Kits: Science experiments, Solar robots.
  • Montessori: Sensory boards.

2. Production Hubs

  • Yunhe (Zhejiang): The "Wooden Toy City".
  • Chenghai (Shantou): The "Plastic Toy City".

3. Wood Quality

  • Beech wood: High quality, hard, smooth.
  • Plywood/MDF: Cheaper, but heavy glue usage (Check Formaldehyde levels).

Summary

Educational toys have higher margins than generic action figures. Parents justify the cost as "Education".