Confident Cub

Toys We Love

We love toys that offer creative open-ended play that doesn’t necessarily have a right or a wrong answer. We love toys that foster a sense of mastery, independence and achievement, and provide some education (and eco-friendly is of course fab!). And of course we love toys that are fun. Here are a few of our faves.

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Creative Building Toys Ages 3-8+

Wonderworld Eco-Friendly 50 Piece Blocks Set

Classic Embossed Alphabet Blocks ABC

MindWare Imaginets

Magna-Tiles Translucent Colors 32 pieces

LEGO Ultimate Building Set – 405 Pieces

Stress-Management, Sensory, and Fidget Toys

Angry Birds 5″ Plush Blue Bird with Sound

Neon Smile Face Stress Balls

Squigglets by Toysmith

Edushape 4″ Sensory Balls, Set of 4, Colors May Vary

Tangle Creations Tangle Relax Therapy

Sensory Brushes by Pacific Pediatric Supply

Foam Sports Balls (1 dz) by Fun Express

Sweet Sound-Sleeping

Cloud b Twilight Constellation Night Light

Cloud b Twilight Pink Ladybug

Sound Conditioner Sound Screen SleepMate Electro-Mechanical White Noise Machine
(Okay, not a “toy” but one of the best white noise machines out there.)

Cloud B Gentle Giraffe Sound Machine with Four Soothing Sounds