The best toys for children are ‘open-ended’. These are the toys that your child can use in lots of different ways. They encourage your child to use imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Open-ended toys spark your child’s imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills. Always choose toys based on your child’s age, interests and stage of development. It’s ok for you to decide what toys are appropriate for your child. Always look for the age recommendation provided in the toys before you purchase it. Sometimes as parents we like to give the best and the most popular toys in kids hands but its more important to look for the guidelines and details on a product. See if it really will help your child’s development and will your kiddo like to play with it.

Age-range information can also be important for safety, however – for example, when toys contain small parts that a baby could swallow. In these cases, it’s wise to follow the recommended age-range information.

Toddlers would love to play with open-ended toys which can develop their creativity and imagination. Older children often like to solve problems and use their imagination. So, open-ended play blocks with a lot of blocks will excite them as they can share it with their friends and play together.

Playing with open-ended toys can be good for your child’s development and it can be a great way to kickstart your child’s play.