The 13 Best Building Toys for Boys and Girls

This Mega Bloks bag comes with 80 different pieces and offers hours of imaginative and creative play. It’s compatible with all other sets from this brand and is convenient to store away in the included tote.

These building blocks hold appeal for boys and girls from the age of 12 months and continue to do so well into childhood. Both BPA and PVC-free, you can worry less about your child being exposed to toxic chemicals when playing with these blocks.

This clever set allows for easy cleaning and won’t take up much space on your toy shelf. The six toys stack, wobble, and tilt on the base, making playtime fun and educational for babies aged 6 months and older.

Great for building hand-eye coordination, these toys are fun and brightly-colored, and as an added perk are made from non-toxic and child-safe materials.

This sophisticated play set includes 300 different pieces. Crafted without BPA, it inspires creativity and 3D thinking. The flexible straws pop securely into connectors, allowing a wide range of shapes and builds.

Great for older kids in elementary school looking for big, adventurous builds, these are also suitable for toddlers aged 3 or over. This straw set will help engage critical thinking skills and remain challenging for several years.

These magnetic building tiles are suitable for children ages 3 years and older. They’re brightly colored and great fun to build with, encouraging critical thinking skills. The set comes complete with 187 pieces, plus a sturdy storage bin.

They can be used alongside other magnetic building toys. The magnets are fully contained within these durable tiles. It’s a great starter set or collection to add to existing building magnets.

A long-time favorite, these wooden building blocks introduce shapes, colors, and early-building skills. Suitable for preschoolers aged 3 and up, this set of 100 blocks is a great educational toy that will provide hours of entertainment.

Durable, yet lightweight and safe to play with, they have rounded edges and a smooth, painted surface that resists splintering. They aren’t recommended for babies or young toddlers, as some of the blocks are quite small.

This classic stacking toy is the perfect introduction to building. It’s a great way to learn about size and proportions, while also exploring color and hand-eye coordination.

The rings are lightweight and easy for babies to grasp and handle. A fun way to teach and expand processing skills, these are suitable for babies 6 months and older.

The Cossy engineering blocks come with 88 multi-colored pieces. Gears, wheels, connectors, nuts and bolts, and other accessories encourage your child’s exploration and cultivation of new skills.

They are certified lead-safe, BPA-safe, phthalates-safe, and are non-toxic. Suitable for children ages 3 and up, they come with a money-back guarantee.

A great STEM-building activity, this jumbo set comes with 176 colored track pieces, 24 see-through tubes, and 30 marbles. Help nurture your child’s problem-solving, reasoning, and logic skills while sparking creativity and fun.

An instruction booklet is included, with details of four different combinations, from easy to very hard. Great for kids 6 and up, it’s a fantastic option for family bonding.

With 52 pieces in different shapes and colors, this non-toxic foam set will keep your child occupied for hours. Even safe for use in the bathtub, these are lightweight and come with a heavy-duty storage bag.

Great for stacking, the blocks are waterproof and easy to clean. They’re a great choice for kids 6 months and older. A 100 percent satisfaction guarantee is included.

These brightly-colored tiles allow for versatile play for children 3 years and older. Different shapes enable your child to explore geometry in their 3D constructions.

Made from non-toxic and high-quality ABS plastic with smooth edges, these blocks do contain magnets, so they should be used with supervision for younger children. A 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a warranty for defective products are included with purchase.

Containing five different-shaped pipes, these Boon Building toys are BPA- and PVC-free. Equipped with suction cups, it’s a great way to expand on logic skills during bath time.

These pipes can be used alone or slotted together to create fun and interactive waterways. They are suitable for children ages 12 months and up.

Wash before initial use and then as needed, with warm, soapy water. Rinse with fresh water and allow to air dry.

These ABC wooden blocks are a classic choice for the playroom and will transport many of us back to our childhood. Textured and colored, these blocks are perfect for a child exploring tactile and sensory skills.

This set, for ages 2 and over, includes numbers, letters, and pictures. The letters are great for young children just learning their alphabet and older children beginning to spell. Blocks are conveniently stored in a wheeled tray, adding another element of fun.

Complete with a storage bag, this 120-piece building set is great for traveling and encouraging non-traditional building skills. These pieces are on the small side at just over an inch high, so they are not suitable for young children. Age 3 years and up will be good to go.

Emido building blocks are durable discs that snap securely together and can withstand even rough play. Made from non-toxic materials, they are BPA-free and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.