My 16 month old loves to "repair" things. He tries to take apart toys, chairs, anything that looks mechanical. He already has a toy drill and tool set which he loves, but I would like to find a toy that is take apart and put together for toddlers. Any suggestions?
BTW - he has a Mr. Potato Head and likes it well enough, but I was hoping for something more mechanical in appearance since he LOVES Daddy's laptop and other gadgets.
2007-12-06 07:46:16 · 3 answers · asked by C.D.N. 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Thanks so much. What great suggestions and websites! Thanks thanks thanks.
2007-12-06 17:37:02 · update #1
The cranium superfort says 3 years, but our 2 year old has a great time breaking it. There arent small parts, but magnets, so guessing that is what the warn is for.
Melissa and Doug also make a puzzle with different types of latches. Also one with snaps and buckles.
Theres also a fun megablocks set with car ramps you can build.
Have fun.
2007-12-06 07:51:27 · answer #1 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melissa and Doug toys are amazing! My nieces and nephew have always found them to be among their favorite toys whenever we can find them for them. They've even beat out Elmo on a few occasions since they can usually get a lot of playtime out of them. Very stimulating!
Try getting Mega blocks too. Not very mechanical but can be if you get imaginative since they're basically giant Lego's. You could also look into train tracks and race car tracks since those can require a fair amount of building as well. Sorting cubes are always good too! Oh and those bead maze cube things can be quite entertaining as well.
Its hard to find mechanical looking toys that a toddler can put together since most of those things usually have small pieces You can always find a kiddie laptop or cell phone for him play with. Toys that are more see through with lights for can look very mechanical and he can sorta see what's going on inside. Maybe you guys could pick a simpler model plane/car/train. kit to do together. he can help arrange pieces and you can handle the gluing.
He sounds like a child who loves keeping his hands busy. I'm sure he's a real treat
2007-12-06 08:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he's ready for chunky puzzles. Check these out. And the stackables.
2007-12-06 09:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by Marie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋