Ideas on how to keep your toddlers occupied without the need for screen time
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Core Builder Sets
Character & Play Extensions
Educational Add-Ons
Storage & Organisation
Core Builder Sets
These are anchors that really help build your child's imagination and play sets
The go-to starter set; works for any toddler and grows with them.
Brick Box 10913 | DUPLO® | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop SG
Slightly more themed than the classic box but still quite flexible
Duplo Box
So that there's something to build on
Duplo Baseplate
One of the best repeat play sets
Everything you need to know about LEGO® DUPLO® trains
Great tool to remind and teach children about numbers but trust me, toddlers will treat them like normal blocks, which is fine.
Number Train - Learn To Count 10954 | DUPLO®
More affordable alternative to Duplo and this buys me time.
Mega Bloks First Builders
Absolute sensory fun as the blocks are not just stackable, they have things inside them so that when you squish them, you can feel the items! They're also stretchy and just a lot of fun.
Goliath Jelly Blox - Creative Kit
Makes existing sets more usable
LEGO® DUPLO® Green Baseplate 2304
Character & Play Extensions
Add-ons for when they show an inclination to a particular theme
Simple builds that toddlers can play with immediately.
Cars and Trucks Brick Box 10439 | DUPLO® | Buy online at the Official ...
Appeals strongly to ages 2-4 and works well as a gift.
3 in 1 Construction Vehicles 10475 | DUPLO® | Buy online at the Official ...
Animals are handled constantly so you'll be assured of high engagement and therefore, low regret.
Farm Animal Care 10949 | DUPLO® | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop SG
We parents like the “learning” angle while our children just love the animals.
LEGO DUPLO Town 6136 My First Zoo Building Set
If your child is into marine life.
Wild Animals of the Ocean 10972 | DUPLO®
Besides numbers, these alphabet blocks are also easy to teach children about each letter while they simply love to play with them.
Alphabet Town 10935 | DUPLO® | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop SG
Trust me, even toddlers understand train tracks and they love to wheel their cars and trains on the tracks!
Electric Train Sets
My little one enjoys seeing planes go by and these toys help to get her all excited when we go on holidays!
Airplane Set
Saw the ‘live’ version at LEGOLand and my little one was intrigued. Enough said.
Fire Station with Fire Truck 60414 | City | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop SG
Educational Add-Ons
These are learning tools that are fun
Found this and thought it would be nice to add on for those with seeing-impared children
Play with Braille – English Alphabet 40656 | Other | Buy online at the Official ...
Fun way to talk about emotions and play-acting with your child.
My First Emotions 10861 | DUPLO® | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US
It helps to explain what various people around them are doing in terms of occupation etc
Community Helpers
Even my girl likes to play with vehicles!
Toy Cars Building Blocks Set 171-pieces
Storage & Organisation
Solves the mess problem while teaching children how to keep their toys after play
Solves the “where do I put this” problem of these Duplo blocks and sets.
Toy Storage - Kids Storage Box & Shelf Systems
Love those that you can stack as it saves a bit of space!
Lego Storage Box
Contain the mess!
Toy Storage Mat Drawstring - Portable Kids Toy Organizer & Play Mat
