Welcome to Toys Without Noise

October 6, 2008 in Miscellaneous

Hi There! Welcome!

If you found your way to this site, I’m guessing that like me, you’ve discovered that things in your house are a bit to, well, loud. I know our house is often that way. The kids are playing, the TV is invariably on for one kid or another (or in those very rare occasions – for you), and then someone starts to play with a toy that is just too unnaturally loud, and it just sets everything over the top.

Why do all of today’s toys seem to be so loud? Why should stacking blocks need music? Does a toy train really need to sing to you? Aren’t driving toys and airplanes just as fun when you are providing the sound effects?

I started this site because after living with two boys for the past six years, I’ve come across plenty of alternatives to loud toys, and frankly many “noisy” toys that aren’t that bad. I wanted a way to share what I’ve found, to pass on tips and tricks, and importantly to see what advice you, my good readers, might have to share back with the community.

So please have a look around, subscribe via those RSS links on the top right, and most of all leave your comments, recommendations, and suggestions. You can leave them right in a comment to a particular review or post, or drop me a note with your own favorite (or most reviled) products at adam@toys-without-noise.com.