Best Baby Blocks

Right around one year old is when most babies get really interested in trying to stack objects and have a good enough grasp to handle their first set of wooden blocks. This six-block starter set features bright colors and fun extras to capture your little one’s attention—each block has a push button, kaleidoscope, jingle bell or other surprise at the center. And starting off with a smaller set means your tiny builder has just enough blocks to build shorter towers that won’t hurt toes if the blocks happen to fall on them.

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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.

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The child development experts at Lovevery have done it again, this time with a super-versatile block set. If you’re a fan of Lovevery’s The Play Gym and The Play Kit, then you’ll definitely need to add these blocks to your child’s collection. With 20+ stage-based activities to promote imagination and fine motor skills, this set grows alongside your little one to fit whatever stage they’re at.

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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.

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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.

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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 there are several to choose from) and the eco-friendly, socially conscious mission Tegu upholds. Because the blocks come in both slim and chunky shapes, your child can craft any number of masterpieces you’ll be happy to display.

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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.

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Blocks don’t just teach stacking skills—some of them also teach language! And while most basic sets will have English letters on the sides to kick off kiddo’s early reading skills, this set goes beyond a single language. Many experts agree that teaching your baby or toddler sign language can greatly benefit their communication skills, and if you’ve gotten your little one started on some basic baby signs, these American Sign Language blocks are a great next step for learning to fingerspell the ASL alphabet. Each of the blocks has five sides of written letters and one side with the corresponding letter’s sign.

In addition, children who learn a second language early on can have better development social skills and better cultural sensitivity (not to mention a head start on additional language skills). To help them get started, Uncle Goose also has block sets with lots of other languages, from Arabic to Danish to Korean to Cherokee.

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Blocks aren’t well known for being portable toys; they’re bulky and can get pretty heavy once you have a decent sized set. But thanks to the included wagon in this set, your kiddo can take their stacking and building ventures wherever these little wheels will go. The other benefit of this wagon: easy storage! No need to designate a special basket or shelf for all these blocks, just pop them right into the wagon to keep them out of the way of unsuspecting feet (ouch).

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