POV: You walk into your kids’ playroom and all the pillows and blankets are piled high to make a fort. Or they’ve meticulously stacked up blocks, cups and whatever else they can get their tiny hands on. If this sounds commonplace for you, you might be in the presence of a little builder. Building, of course, is a common interest for toddlers at play—not only does it keep them occupied, but it also helps them gain crucial development skills that will set them up for success in the future, like fine motor and problem-solving skills. But where, oh where, can you find the best building toys for your little one? Luckily, if your kid loves to build, you’re definitely spoiled for choice. Specifically, we’ve been loving one legacy brand that consistently delivers on quality, safety and fun: LEGO® DUPLO® sets.
Have a Little Engineer on Your Hands? These Are Our Favorite Toys to Help Spark Their Creativity
the *literal* building blocks of development
Why We Choose LEGO DUPLO
Besides the fact that LEGO DUPLO sets are safe for toddlers (big pieces=no choking hazard), they offer a unique way to foster creative thinking and enhance world-building. Even as parents, we kinda love playing with them…so it’s no wonder toddlers especially thrive when building their own imaginary community right from the comfort of home. Plus, in our ever-evolving digital age, we’re trying harder than ever to keep our kids off the screens and engrossed in tactile play—and DUPLO sets are the perfect way to spark some good old-fashioned joy in your little builder for hours. Below, we share some of our favorite sets from LEGO DUPLO that encourage safe and fun play for your toddlers aged 18 months and up.
This versatile build-and-play set is perfect for tots working on their number skills and includes toddler-friendly bricks in fresh, modern colors—plus, it comes with an included box for organized and easy clean-up.
This push-along train introduces toddlers to colors and counting, while friendly characters boost social-emotional skills. Point blank: This 23-piece playset is perfect for your mini engineer.
Train sets are undoubtedly a huge hit with most toddlers, and this set is no exception. With the Interactive Adventure Train, kids can choose a destination, then embark on a trip filled with lights, sounds and customizable fun.
All aboard for an epic train adventure. Toddlers can load the train with cargo (or passengers!), charge the engine and even wash the carriages—the possibilities are endless for fostering creativity.
