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Grandma-Approved Toys & Books That Don’t Make a Mess
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items Fun, creative, and best of all—no mess! These grandkid-friendly picks are quiet, engaging, and perfect for keeping little ones happy without turning your house upside down. Approved by this stylish grandma.
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Magnetic Blocks and Toys
Mess Free Books
American Girl Dolls
Magnetic Blocks and Toys
Magnetic Toys are great for any age and encourage imagination and brain development. Here’s a few finds that I love .
This company has been around for 25 years and has won all kinds of awards for their creations that allow imaginative play
MAGNA-TILES® Castle DLX 48-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand
There are two double-sided magnetic backgrounds giving kids four scene choices all together, and more than a hundred magnets of people, animals, plants for the farm and more that can be placed on and moved around. It all stores in a magnetic tin to h...
HABA Peter & Pauline Farm Animal Magnetic Set
This is a Swiss brand that makes their product from recycled materials. Appropriate for ages 1-5
Geomag MagiCube Magnetic Blocks 32-Piece Set
This is an award winning play set. Key thing here is you can turn and move pieces after they have been put together.
Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Bath Blocks - 50 Pc Set
Try these magnetized pieces on a cookie sheet or on the front of the fridge for a colorful mechanics lesson.
Lakeshore Turn & Learn Magnetic Gears
STEM set with 10 experiment suggestions so kids can see magnetism at work Ages 5+
Learning Resources STEM Starters Magnet Movers & Reviews | Wayfair
Puzzles that stay put. Great for ages 4+
Safari & Jungle Magnetic Puzzle (Jigsaw)
Mess Free Books
These books are literally indestructible
Indestructibles Indestructibles: Baby Peekaboo: Chew Proof - Rip Proof - Nontoxic - 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Safe , (Paperback)
These books can be purchased individually or in an entire pack.
Workman Publishing Indestructibles Community & Nursery Rhyme Picture Book - Set of 6
Montessori books are always great. These wipe clean
Montessori Magic Reusable Book
Great for preschoolers.
BenBen Montessori Busy Book for Toddlers 3+, Preschool Learning Activities 30 Themes for Boys Girls
Crayola offers the wonder color line in so many different varieties and is great for younger children.
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad: Kids Painting Kit, Non-Toxic, Creative Art Set, Requires 3 AA Batteries
Soft cloth books for baby encouraged sensory development. And they are washable!
"cloth baby books" : Target
American Girl Dolls
These dolls are a little more expensive, but the quality and guarantee of the product are high standard. We love everything about it including the historical collection. My daughters loved it and now we share with our granddaughters. Love the quality...
Raquel doll of the year.
Girl of the Year™ 2026 Raquel Reyes | American Girl®
Create your own doll is so much fun.
Create Your Own Doll | American Girl®
American girl is know for its historical doll collection. Each doll comes in period clothing along with a book about them. Additional stories can be purchased
Historical Characters: 18 Inch Dolls & More | American Girl
Best first baby doll ever. Available male and female. When my youngest daughter had her first baby she played with it so much it ripped. No problem she went to the baby hospital and the company sent her a new one saying she was all healed
Bitty Baby®: Baby Dolls for Toddlers | American Girl®
Perfect players for ages 4 and up
WellieWishers™ for 4+: Dolls & Play Sets | American Girl®
All your Disney favorites. Also come as Bitty Babies!
18-inch Disney Dolls & Accessories | American Girl®
They now offer historic dolls in a plush option for younger children.
My First Samantha™ Doll & Board Book (Historical Characters)