Best Baby Blocks of 2019
Best Baby Blocks of 2019
Inspire your child’s inner architect with these simple but fun blocks.
Baby blocks may seem like simple toys, but they are the best at entertaining babies, toddlers and even older children.
As a baby, your wee one will bang the blocks together and chuckle with glee when they knock down the tower you built (this never gets old!). Once they’re a toddler, they’ll use problem-solving skills to figure out how to stack and balance blocks and, later, play architect and builder of their own unique vision.
Let the tabletop construction begin with these brain-boosting kits:
Starter Set
With interlocking pieces, diverse shapes and classic, bright colors, this block set is an all-time favorite among toddlers and parents alike. Have your little one build their own creation from scratch, or look up diagrams online for fun builds like trains, robots and giraffes.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | Ages 12 months+ |
| Includes | 80 blocks |
Beautiful Blocks
These charming, embossed blocks can help your kiddo will become familiar with the alphabet, numbers and animals pictured on them. Line them up to spell words and count numbers, or sort them into colors. Made from basswood and printed using child-safe inks, these blocks are too pretty to not pass down to the next generation.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | Ages 2 years+ |
| Includes | 28 blocks |
Squish & Squeeze
If you’re looking for blocks that are safe for your teething baby, this set is 100% non-toxic, squishy and a little bit squeaky, bringing your baby some serious teething fun. And when your kiddo gets older, they can stack the blocks and learn numbers and animals from the decorated sides.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | Ages 6 months+ |
| Includes | 10 blocks |
Modern & Magnetic
Kids love that the magnets in these blocks make their creations stick together (no knocking these over!), while parents appreciate the gorgeous hues (made from non-toxic, water-based lacquers) and the eco-friendly, socially conscious mission Tegu upholds. Because the blocks come in slim and chunky shapes, your child can craft any number of masterpieces you’ll be happy to display. There are also 24- and 42-piece sets.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | Ages 12 months+ |
| Includes | 14 blocks |
Super Value
Your future engineer is going to need a lot of blocks to build skyscrapers, bridges and cars. Don’t worry, this set comes with 100 blocks in a variety of shapes so kiddo can get to work.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | Ages 3 years+ (manufacturer recommendation; use your own discretion) |
| Includes | 100 blocks |
Shape Sorter
Tots need to learn the fundamentals—colors, shapes and sorting—and they’ll become obsessed with these Fisher-Price blocks. Using the shape-sorter lid and their growing eye-hand coordination, your little one can fill the bucket and then dump it out and start all over again.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | Ages 6 months+ |
| Includes | 10 blocks and sorting bucket |
Blocks with Special Effects
Each of these Haba blocks is like its own toy with fun surprises inside, including a jingle bell, a push button and a rotating ball. Young babies enjoy playing with them individually, while older tykes can use them together to build a stack or a pyramid.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | Ages 0 months+ |
| Includes | 6 blocks |
Heirloom Worthy
If your playroom aesthetic is more on the neutral side, there are some beautiful natural-wood options for blocks. These stunning artist-designed blocks are made from solid poplar and feature letters and numbers in playful fonts as well as delicate nature images, proving that toys can be fun, educational and beautiful.
Additional Specs
| Child Guidelines | Ages 18 months+ |
| Includes | 26 blocks |
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