On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 08:40:49 -0600, Wyatt Wright
wrote:

What kind of wood would be good for children's construction blocks -
Cubes, triangles, etc.

I was thinking ash or maple. I might make some by laminating two
woods with contrasing colors.

I will probably leave them unfinished, but is there an acceptable
finish for something that might end up in a toddler's mouth?

Thanks all.

Ash, maple, oak, cherry are all good woods for children's blocks.
Walnut is a good contrasting wood. Most finishes are non-toxic. I'd
pick a finish that allows for easy cleaning. Shellac is completely
safe.