Brio Toy Train And Tracks

Tested and true: Brio toy train tracks are the best train toys for kids age 3 to 8 years old. Who says so? My 4 years old son! Brio toy train tracks allow kids to build simple or complicated railways, completed with an assortment of buildings, vehicles and engines wagons. Many other brands of toy trains are compatible with Brio too. Many famous Tv characters have their own Brio compatible train sets: Thomas the Tank Engine, Melissa and Doug, Bob the Builder, Disney's and more. Brio is really an open ended play system. The only limit with Brio train sets? your kid's imagination!

Pictured here: BRIO train Cargo Deluxe Set

Europeans have high standard for their toys and it shows. Brio has been the leading toy trains and tracks company in Europe. They offer high quality toys. Brio has been awarded a lot of distinctions over the year. Again this year, their Metro Railway Set has been awarded the top distinction in Sweden Finland and Germany.

As you know, I never ever willingly buy toys made in China (unless they are offer to me as a gift). Brio is my only exception. Designed in Sweden, Made in China. So why do I still buy them? Main reason: it's wood toy tracks with no finishing on them (so no risk of toxic material). The rest of the Brio line is plastic. They do follow an environmental policy as well as a code of conduct.

We started with a starter sets of tracks, 1 character, some horses and trees, 1 battery operated locomotive with 2 wagons. This was for Christmas when he was 2 and half years. Then we added a simple bridge and over time more elements. Now 2 years later he has a nice set and lots of possibilities. 4 years old kids should be able to make basic circuits without the help of an adult. The tracks are easy to put together, and very easy to remove as well.

These 5 sets are in my son's Brio collection

My son likes his Brio train tracks set but he also like his dinosaurs collection....so we turn all this into a scene from Jurassic Park where the dinosaurs get loose and eat the tourists. Don't worry, my 4 years old haven't seen the movie, but he can make the difference between herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs (although in this picture it's not that clear!).

He also use his Brio train tracks with Lego and Duplo. He build houses and bridges and whatnot. There is no limit with these train sets, kids can incorporate almost all their other toys in a way or another.

Check eBay for great bargain on second hand Brio. Many parents sell Brio parts and tracks in lots on ebay. It's a good way to get extra tracks cheaper.