When Afton was born, the first toy I actually made for him was a teething (gumming) ring, but the first toy I decided to make for him was a “lawnmower” noisemaker walking toy. So, for the celebration of his first Unboxing Day, I decided to build him one.

In late 2021, I wanted to create a rocking horse for my then-15-month-old nephew, Finnegan, because I hadn’t made him a toy yet (in my defense, I had just gotten out of the hospital) and a rocking horse seemed fun. I wanted plans because I hadn’t built any toys designed to bear a child’s weight before, and wanted the guidance—but many online plans for rocking horses seemed designed to build a product far too complex and overwrought for my tastes.

[Update 2022-06-06] IAPP has awarded me the FIP credential, either because of or despite this statement. :-) [/Update]

Update 2016-11-30