Like most parents, I have a love-hate relationship with technology. On one hand, it allows us to organize work, home and family while keeping several balls up in the air; it helps us gather information more quickly and provides us with hours and hours of entertainment. On the flip side, technology can consume us, send us down that online rabbit hole and lead us away from living in the moment. Unfortunately, it’s having the same affect on our children. Here are some of my favorite toys that embrace the basics of play.
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Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart™ by LeapFrog
This sweet ice cream cart is not only “off the charts” adorable, but teaches toddlers and preschoolers about colors, numbers, shapes and stacking.
Ages 2 to 5 years
PJ Masks Turbo Blast Racers by Just Play
The PJ Masks Turbo Blast Racers are the ultimate PJ Masks racing vehicles, featuring sleek designs and deluxe accents!
Ages 3 and up
Janod Tactile Puzzle My First Animals by ALEX Brands
Unplugged play at its finest! Promotes problem solving, shape and color recognition, and tactile senses.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Max Flex RC 250 Blaze Edition by Skullduggery
It's so much fun to free-form build a curvy racetrack then see the racecar go!
Ages 3 and up
K'NEX THRILL RIDES: Web Weaver Roller Coaster Building Set
This awesome coaster goes from horizontal to vertical in an instant!
Ages 9 to 14
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GearZooz™ Roll & Roar Animal Train™ by VTech
This colorful train set gives toddlers a first look at gears and how they work.
Ages 1 ½ to 4 years
Lux Race Car / Airplane 2-In-1 Kit
This building kit is a perfect introduction to the world of Lux Blox. The one-of-a-kind patented pieces allow you to build anything your imagination can dream up.
Ages 6 and up
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