Best open ended toys on Reddit
113 reviews from r/toddlers, r/BabyBumpsCanada, r/beyondthebump
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By Brand
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#1
Melissa & Doug
5.0
(9)
"Melissa & Doug Water Wow books were great."
"Melissa and Doug reusable puffy stickers were a hit."
"Great for car rides and keeps kids entertained without mess."
"She also really likes those vegetables that you cut in half."
"My daughter was gifted the Melissa and Doug ice cream parlor and has used it every day since."
"They don’t take up any space and will be with her a long time."
"My toddler plays endlessly with her Melissa and Doug wooden birthday cake toy."
"My 19 month old got some Melissa and Doug reusable stickers for Xmas and has played with them literally every single day since then."
"My 18 month old loves playing with the latches barn!"
#2
Amazon
4.8
(6)
"Fun small art projects that keep kids engaged."
"The kids love playing snowball fight with these soft balls."
"Dance party with music and LED lights is a hit."
"Play sink from Amazon that runs real water."
"She enjoys packing all the Oddbods figurines into various cars and containers."
"My 20 month old is obsessed with her bluey figurines."
#3
Duplo
4.7
(6)
"Great for building and imaginative play."
"Duplo is perfect for building and creativity!"
"Great for imaginative play with cars and building."
"The Duplo car wash set is a hit!"
"Duplo blocks are great for building and creativity."
"Duplo is a well-loved brand, but Mega Bloks offer a more affordable option."
#4
Magna-Tiles
5.0
(5)
"Magna Tiles are a fantastic educational toy that encourages creativity and learning."
"Magna tiles are a must; off-brand tiles are awesome with no difference in durability."
"Kids love playing with Magna-Tiles, especially the train set!"
"Magnatiles are a fantastic way to encourage creativity and building skills."
"Magnatiles."
#5
LEGO
5.0
(4)
"They are awesome, hard to break, and can be played with anywhere. Mud and water doesn't hurt them!"
"Lego Duplos are a favorite!"
"Duplos are perfect for little hands and imaginative play."
"Great age to start LEGO Duplo! At 2.5, it’s my son’s favorite activity."
#6
Fisher Price
5.0
(4)
"She has been playing with this since she was about 18 months."
"My daughter plays with it every single day."
"She really loves her baby and bassinet set."
"The shape bucket was very engaging for her skill development!"
#7
Mega Bloks
4.3
(3)
"Mega Bloks were a hit for her aim and stacking skills!"
"Perfect for creating elaborate setups and scenarios."
"Mega Bloks are a great alternative to Duplo and are easy to find secondhand."
#8
Wooden Blocks
5.0
(2)
"Wooden blocks in different shapes provide endless fun!"
"Wooden blocks are versatile for building and creativity."
#9
Balance Bike
5.0
(2)
"The best things ever."
"The balance bike is perfect for him!"
#10
Sensory Bins
5.0
(2)
"We had good luck with sensory bins at that age."
"Sensory bins with rice and scoops provide endless fun."
#11
N/A
5.0
(2)
"The toy organizer has made my 20 month old more interested in playing with toys."
"We use foam blocks to build a wall to hide behind."
#12
Crayola
5.0
(2)
"Crayola Color Wonder markers and paper were great for avoiding mess."
"Perfect for creative play without the mess."
#13
Toy Kitchen
4.5
(2)
"Toy kitchen is my biggest hit."
"The toy kitchen encourages imaginative play."
#14
Learning Resources
5.0
(1)
"This farmer’s market from Learning Resources has been a hit with my 2 year old."
#15
Tea Set
5.0
(1)
"My daughter loves her tea set."
#16
Wooden Ball Toy
5.0
(1)
"My son absolutely love this wooden ball toy."
#17
Play Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"I would add a play kitchen and a water table as well."
#18
LEGO Duplo
5.0
(1)
"Not wooden but duplos are great."
#19
Pickler Triangle
5.0
(1)
"Doesn't fit on a toy shelf but our Pickler triangle is a hit."
#20
Coco Village
5.0
(1)
"Coco Village has some nice wooden toys."
#21
Skip Hop
5.0
(1)
"The shape puzzles were a big hit for matching shapes!"
#22
Brio
5.0
(1)
"Brio wooden train tracks are affordable and cute."
#23
Kleenex
5.0
(1)
"My 18 month old loves to stack unopened Kleenex boxes."
#24
Julia Donaldson
5.0
(1)
"The Hospital Dog by Julia Donaldson is one of her favorites now."
#25
Plastic
5.0
(1)
"Empty plastic spice shakers are useful!"
#26
Target
5.0
(1)
"The tent is big enough for the whole family and the kids loved it."
#27
Michaels
5.0
(1)
"The kids love to put Pom poms in them."
#28
Little Tikes
5.0
(1)
"My 21 month old spends about 2hrs every day just 'cooking' in her kitchen."
#29
Disney
5.0
(1)
"My daughter loves her plastic Disney dolls!"
#30
Connetix
5.0
(1)
"We had a backpack ready to go with toys to entertain her when I was in the hospital after my C-section."
#31
Geomag
5.0
(1)
"My son has gone bananas for them. They have magnets on all 6 sides, so you can stick them together and build in any way."
#32
Fisher-Price
5.0
(1)
"My daughter loves her Lil people. But mostly plays with her school buses."
#33
Funko Pop
5.0
(1)
"The mini Funko Pop Harry Potter dolls are a hit!"
#34
Dollar Tree
5.0
(1)
"Cute Dr Seuss flash cards that are great for activities."
#35
Chuckle & Roar
5.0
(1)
"A doodle mat was included in the backpack and she still loves it."
#36
Barbie
5.0
(1)
"Great for both imaginative and realistic play."
#37
Hello Bello
5.0
(1)
"It's incredible how much ingenuity toddlers have with a little encouragement and a Cardboard box!"
#38
Dress Up
5.0
(1)
"Encourages imaginative role play."
#39
CAT
5.0
(1)
"He enjoys building the dump truck!"
#40
My B Toys
5.0
(1)
"These bristle stacking toy things are so much fun. You can build things together, and the kiddo can build by himself."
#41
Hohner
5.0
(1)
"She’s got everything down except the kazoo now and loves them."
#42
Clemmy
5.0
(1)
"He likes his Clemmy blocks, which are like baby Lego."
#43
Magnet Tiles
5.0
(1)
"Magnet tiles are very popular and provide great play value."
#44
Yoto
5.0
(1)
"Her Yoto player is keeping her very very busy."
#45
Automoblox
5.0
(1)
"He is obsessed with Automoblox!"
#46
Battery Operated Train Set
5.0
(1)
"The battery operated train set keeps him entertained!"
#47
Balance Board
5.0
(1)
"The balance board is great for his coordination!"
#48
Ride On Car
5.0
(1)
"He loves riding around in his car!"
#49
Art Supplies
5.0
(1)
"Watercolor, crayons, and colored pencils are favorites for creative activities."
#50
Water Table
5.0
(1)
"Water tables are great for outdoor play and sensory exploration."
#51
Play-Doh
5.0
(1)
"Playdough is a classic for creative and tactile play."
#52
Cardboard Box
5.0
(1)
"Empty cardboard boxes are perfect for imaginative play."
#53
Baby Doll
5.0
(1)
"Baby dolls and accessories encourage nurturing play."
#54
Toy Cars
5.0
(1)
"Toy cars are always a hit for racing and imaginative play."
#55
Small Figurines
5.0
(1)
"Small figurines are great for storytelling and role play."
#56
Dollhouse
5.0
(1)
"Dollhouses provide endless opportunities for imaginative play."
#57
Loose Parts
5.0
(1)
"The theory of loose parts encourages creativity and exploration."
#58
Busy Toddler
5.0
(1)
"Busy Toddler has tons of fun ideas for engaging activities."
#59
Magnatiles
5.0
(1)
"Perfect for creating 3D structures."
#60
Kitchen Set
5.0
(1)
"Fun addition for role-playing and kitchen activities."
#61
Tupperware
5.0
(1)
"Many different containers like Tupperware are great!"
#62
Shoe Box
5.0
(1)
"Empty shoe boxes are handy for storage!"
#63
Calico Critters
5.0
(1)
"The Calico Critters are a great addition to her playtime!"
#64
Magnetiles
5.0
(1)
"My kids love playing with Magnetiles!"
#65
Picasso Tiles
5.0
(1)
"Picasso Tiles are a favorite for creative play!"
#66
Silk Scarves
5.0
(1)
"The 3-foot square silk scarves are perfect for imaginative play!"
#67
Clothespins
5.0
(1)
"Clothespins are great for various crafts and activities!"
#68
Toy Animals
5.0
(1)
"High quality toy animals are a hit with my kids!"
#69
Couch Cushions
5.0
(1)
"Couch cushions are great for building forts!"
#70
Playdough
5.0
(1)
"Playdough is always a fun activity for kids!"
#71
Sylvanian Families
5.0
(1)
"These are her favorites for general play."
#72
Tonie
5.0
(1)
"The best things ever."
#73
Chunky Crayons
5.0
(1)
"We also made the chunky crayons (with a cupcake pan or silicone liners) and they’re great."
#74
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"A travel-sized busy board could be fun. Very compact."
#75
Hot Wheels
4.0
(1)
"Fun for realistic play with cars and racing."
#76
Costumes
4.0
(1)
"Simple costumes like capes and hats are also favorites among the kids."
#77
Manhattan Toy
2.0
(1)
"She didn't really care much for the Baby Stella Doll."
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