Baby’s can be so difficult to buy toys for. They’re just learning to lift things and move around, and so many of the toys out there aren’t age appropriate and could be a choking hazard. If you are looking for a toy that will grow with your child, building blocks are a great choice. Our favorites are Match & Build Soft Blocks by Melissa & Doug are an amazing choice.

The soft blocks are great for young babies to chew on. The peak-a-boo tabs make them easy to grasp and for baby to start to pick up and build. The bright colors are eye catching, and encourage matching, number literacy, puzzling and even sequential thinking.

Plus, kids love them. This isn’t a toy that will be used once and then demoted to the pile of unwanted toys. These blocks are so fun to build with that kids will use them for years. My five-year-old still brings them out on occasion.