10 classic kids' toys that last and last
by Joyce Slaton posted in Products
There are so many reasons to carefully consider what you buy for your kids, or to vet what comes in the house. Maybe you live in a small space that you don't want overwhelmed with toys. Maybe you hate clutter. Maybe you find that your kid(s) have more fun playing if they're not overwhelmed with options.
If you want to cut down on the sheer amount of toys you keep for any of these or other reasons, what you need are toys that are long-lasting: they entertain children in many different stages and won't be soon outgrown and discarded.
With that in mind, here are 10 kids' toys that will last for a while.
1. Blocks
This classic toy scores because there are so many ways to use them. When your child is a toddler, she'll stack 'em up and knock 'em down. When she gets a little bigger, she can use them to spell out words and learn letters. When she's bigger still, the blocks can be forts, or the walls of houses, or beds for a doll. We particularly like this Melissa & Doug set, with sturdy wooden blocks and a rolling cart that can be used to tote around other toys, too. Buy it: Melissa & Doug Classic ABC Wooden Block Cart, $13
2. Trucks
Children will use a play truck for many years and purposes: when they're playing Restaurant, the truck will bring deliveries; when they're operating a play gas station, it'll roll up for refueling. Playing Doctor" This truck can transport toys for emergency medical services. Playing Family" Everyo...
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