A word about Balsa Wood:

Balsa is a very soft, pithy wood with a stringy grain that is grown mostly in Ecuador.  Even though it is classified as a Hardwood it grows extremely fast and has softwood characteristics.  It has been used in the manufacturing of such thigs as skis, surf boards, and model making for years.  Bals is so soft that it shreds more tha splinters.  When chewed up the small shreds are not sharp or needle like as is common with other types of hardwood species.  Bals is listed in the wood industry as NON TOXIC>

For guidelines for introduction of Balsa Toys please click on "Safety" found on the left side of any window.