Magnetic tiles provides unlimited free play for kids while improving their fine motor skills, imagination and problem solving skills. They come in different colors, shapes and with tons of accessories.
We did a fun project to build an airport using magna tiles, picasso tiles and kidkraft train table accessories. It was such a hit with the children, they were busy for multiple hours, arranging, re-imagining and recreating scenes. Our house is so used to mixing different toys to expand the range of possibilities for imaginative play even though tidying up after becomes difficult.
We mainly have magformers, some magna tiles, picasso tiles and a tegu pocket pouch. For train project, we loaned additional magna tiles and picasso from some mama friends and discovered how they carried pretty sparkly tiles, mirrored tiles, etc. Magna tiles have mirror sets(Stardust set), which is a wonderful way to introduce kids to optical illusions and dimensions.
Below, is a comparison chart that I put together after experimenting with these tiles for over a year.
The above chart is self explanatory. Cons of magna tiles(huge price tag aside) and picasso tiles are not having rounded edges which can hurt little toes(even big toes), say, if it falls from a tall castle.
You can opt for basic set for beginner level baby/toddler age and keep adding the sets with bells and whistle as they mature in handling tiles. I would also suggest you to mix and match different magnetic tiles instead of sticking with just one brand.
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