Fifty foolproof toys for ages 0 to 12

BanyolesDays of wishes, smiles, and surprises are coming, and for parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles, days of nerves and often, not knowing what to choose from so many options. We've put together a carefully curated selection ofevolutionary toys which guarantee many hours of play and a wide selection of toys to choose from, depending on their interests. There are also options designed for children with special needs. Four key points to understand this guide:

• UOU: They'll be surprised, they'll exclaim "How cool!" and they'll be playing from the very first moment.
• EVO: evolutionary, they will be able to use it in different stages of play.
• ESSENTIAL: You should have it at home, because it's an essential part of children's play.

A building set with large, very large blocks that also double as small containers, perfect for creating a vehicle, a house, and more. They're absolutely foolproof. We suggest displaying them open.

Although we know sand can be intimidating, it's a must-have on any list of imaginative play essentials. This malleable material is ideal for accompanying imaginative play such as playing kitchens, shops, transferring water, filling and emptying, and much more.

It has a robust structure for easily transporting small loads from one place to another, and also offers many play options.

It's for getting around. It's important to make sure it's lightweight, has wide handlebars, and an adjustable seat. And to top it all off, it would be perfect if it also had footrests.

• A resource of stories, meditations, and relaxing sounds for children. This educational toy features 128 beautifully crafted stories. Children can choose one of the available animals, which will then tell them the story.
• It has 32 simple meditations that invite you to breathe and feel well by relaxing.
• It features 16 sounds of nature and animals, such as a cat snoring, the sound of the sea, or the crackling of a fire in the fireplace.
• It has 16 soft songs to invite calm.

60 audio games to play as a family. Totem is a small cylinder of voice-guided games designed for families with children aged 4 and up. Turn the top to choose a theme, flip it over to hear the instructions… and play! 100% offline: no app or screen required. There are four game themes: concentration, creativity, gratitude, and travel.

It's a toy for children with special needs. Its size is quite generous: it measures 30 centimeters and weighs 1.36 kilograms.

It's also a toy for children with special needs. It allows them to play and enjoy themselves in noisy environments.

This is a third option, also adapted for children with special needs. The rhythmic rocking motion regulates, focuses, and soothes. Please note that it supports a weight of up to 50 kilograms.

Like the previous one, this is a game suitable for both children with and without special needs. It's a sensory board game that uses smell recognition and association with illustrations.

Durable, intuitive, portable, and designed for children. It connects via Bluetooth, and if you prefer they don't use other devices, it offers the option of inserting a 32GB SD card where they can add their own music. It works as a speaker, a karaoke machine, and has fun voice-changing effects. The microphones store neatly in the bottom, and it's rechargeable. We love it; it's a bridge between generations, a tool for learning together, laughing, and having fun.

Super versatile, it can be a sled, a helmet, a doll's bed, a bear's den, and a road tunnel. It can also be a stool and, above all, a piece that encourages movement, balance, turning, and imagination. It's very light and very sturdy; its two holes allow you to thread ropes or scarves through it, or even peek through them.

Satisfaction is guaranteed because children can cut, drill, and assemble the pieces using the included screws. This opens up a wonderful world of construction possibilities: from a dollhouse, a robot, or a large head, to habitable structures. We recommend having boxes available when you give it as a gift.

A safe material that allows you to play with strength, coordination, physical resistance and that gives space to the expression of aggressive energy in a safe and healthy way.

Specifically designed for boys and girls,Perfect for taking everywhere. Each card features a beautiful illustration of clouds on one side and a brief explanation of why they form and their scientific name on the other: cirrus, cirrostratus, fog, altostratus, and so on, up to twenty in total.

With each piece they place, they'll discover that the ghosts and monsters aren't so scary after all, but friends who want to play. This puzzle has a special surprise: when you turn off the light, the ghosts glow in the dark, offering a magical and fun experience.

The essential toy from the moment they begin to manipulate objects. 22 carefully designed pieces that encourage all kinds of interactions and can later be used for sensory play and symbolic play.

A truly musical instrument that inspires everyone who tries it. The metal drum produces a spectacular and relaxing sound thanks to the vibration of its material when struck with drumsticks or fingers. It generates melodic tones that are easy to play, even without prior musical knowledge, making it suitable for everyone!

It's easy to assemble; all you need are two trees nearby. It's ideal for picnics, outdoor excursions, or even birthday celebrations in a park. Outdoor and nature lovers will especially enjoy it.

150 pieces in total. The crosses combined with the bars allow for endless compositions to be created in any direction, whether flat or raised. The game's format even allows children to invent games with rules.

They can take as many photos as they want and print them instantly. The cost per photo is only €0.04 because it uses thermal printing and the replacement rolls are BPA and BPS free. Each roll yields 200 photos. They can also record videos and add effects to the photos. Of course, there are no games or other distractions besides taking pictures.

They're super lightweight, and each piece can support up to 180 kilos. Kids can create obstacle courses, climb on them, stack them to make a stool, use them as a hat, a container, or a basin in the bathtub or pool. And for adults, they can be used as an adjustable stool depending on the pieces. They're very versatile, encouraging movement, imaginative play, and the creation of miniature worlds.

Dragons, knights, Little Red Riding Hoods, dinosaurs, wizards, or lions! Cape costumes are always a hit because they can be dressed and warm, then simply slip on the cape. The level of detail is sure to impress both adults and children. They're suitable for different ages.

All the craft essentials, like pom-poms, letters, papers, stickers, washi tape… all in one box. Everything neatly organized, with large compartments and the contents clearly visible.

We highlight the richness that comes from building with pieces made of such different materials as beech and silicone; their varying weights and behaviors make this a truly interesting challenge. The silicone pieces are cylinders of two sizes and hollow hemispheres that can be used in other games with sand and water.

This delightful board game offers not one, but three distinct ways to play that will keep the whole family captivated for hours. Plus, it boasts a delightful aesthetic.

The hats are super suggestive and give each figure a different personality; some look like they're going to a party, others on an excursion, and others in formal attire, and they can wear the hat they like best each day.

Lottie or Kruseling are playmates that didn't exist until now. A healthy alternative todoll with a girl's body and face, with childlike interests, based on the realistic proportions of a 9-year-old girl, and dressed in children's clothing.

What if they could cook their own pasta from scratch? That way they could experience firsthand the entire process of making the dish they love so much.

Linden, oak, walnut...? The tree has illustrations of leaves engraved on one side and fruit on the other. We place a leaf or fruit in the window of our wooden tree and compare it to the one we have. This resource fosters curiosity during nature outings, allowing for observation, analysis, and learning.

It's a fantastic item for a toddler who's starting to walk, and it will be useful throughout their childhood. They can push it, and it has three different seating positions. It's an investment that will always be a great base for playing, and it can also be used as a stool or tablet.

A simple yet sturdy swing for playing, exploring movement, and getting acquainted with circus arts. It serves as a swing, trapeze, and strength rings: a 3-in-1 that allows them to practice their skills. different movement options.

A balance board that includes a maze through which wooden balls roll. It's ideal for experimenting with hand-eye and foot coordination. Concentration through movement!

An evolving proposal for movement and symbolic play. Balancing, crawling under things, building roads or bridges... Investing ensures you have the option that, in terms of size and quality, offers all these features.

It's a basic play structure for building a cabin that can then be covered with sheets, clothes, silks... Assembly is simple. A very versatile and compact structure to have a refuge of their own: a space to appear and disappear, to create and imagine.

Whether or not they like dolls is secondary. A sturdy, well-made toy car can carry stones, Playmobil figures, wooden blocks, toy animals… and it should be durable enough to carry friends and siblings too. It accompanies them through long stages of childhood play.

Recreating the environment and the activities of adults is one of the foundations of symbolic play, allowing children to integrate what they observe. This is essential for small spaces. If they play on a chair, they can create an oven underneath. By placing a stool next to it, they can create a hailstorm. And so on, until the kitchen is the size they need.

He power of simplicity Embodied in play materials: these are pieces that help them build a thousand universes. Perhaps their main value is that these materials evolve with their play. A scarf is ideal for babies; later it can be a blanket for the doll and also a scarf to hang it on their back.

We recommend dolls with clothes: they are much richer on a sensory level, convey warmth, and are easy to dress. Dolls are a reflection of the person, so it's best if they have nipples, a navel, and a defined gender. Preferably with less defined features, allowing the child to decide if the doll is happy, sad, or angry.

They are equivalent blocks but they retain the original shape of the trunkSome pieces include doors and windows that invite symbolic play by Minimons.

Unstructured construction set with wooden boards and blocks.The blocks are very sturdy and their size makes them ideal for stacking.The sheets open up new possibilities. They allow you to make plants, paths, roofs, ramps…

Matador construction sets are a classic, enjoying a century of success with children across Europe. They include perforated pieces, wheels, connecting rods, a hammer, and pliers, allowing children to build sturdy toys to play with.

Build by experimenting with magnetism, color, transparency and reflection, creating in two and three dimensions, with the possibility of creating geometric shapes.

The Children are six small characters aligned with Waldorf pedagogy that can be stacked, built upon, removed, placed, covered, uncovered, and passed through. They are a simple material with multiple play possibilities. A good option for starting with the Minimons would be a set of at least 100 unstructured pieces in 3 or 4 different shapes that can be used to build trees, seas, and paths.

Playing with animal figuresIt can be the simple result of a child's direct contact with the natural world. They can be realistic or vaguely defined, made of wood. Some have a more scientific aspect, others a more imaginative one.

Knives, a blender, a mixing bowl, pans, a pasta maker, a mini barbecue, a solar cooker… The kitchen is the best laboratory and one of the few spaces shared by adults and children. Make the most of it!

A sewing machine designed for children. They can make their own garments, and it features finger protection and a durable motor.

The only difference from adult versions is the size, which makes them safer and easier to handle. Having tools readily available opens up a world of possibilities!

This carpentry workshop It's the ideal addition to your tool set. A 4-in-1: drill, lathe, saw, and sander. Four different tools powered by a single motor.

We encourage you to incorporate different options: inclusive games that teach equality, cooperation, or connect us with nature, such as Shadows and Elves. You can also choose games that encourage reflection and help us get to know ourselves and others.