I heard from a friend that wooden toys are better for babies than their plastic counterparts? Is there any truth to this? That wooden toys facilitate better tactile learning?

Yes, off-course!! Wooden toys is recommended. These are great for sparking a child's creativity and imagination. One of the main reasons why wooden toys are so appealing is because they are simple and versatile. Unlike most plastic toys, wooden toys last for ages. Some wooden toys are used for generations. Made of organic material and decorated with natural dyes, wooden toys are considered safer than their plastic counterparts which have toxic chemicals, such as phthalates, that are responsible for a number of endocrine disorders, neurological, and reproductive problems. Wooden toys are good for the environment too.