Best Building & Construction Toys of 2023

This Mega Bloks bag comes with 80 blocks 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. They are BPA- and PVC-free, so 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 6 months and older.

Great for building hand-eye coordination, these toys are fun and brightly colored. They are also made from non-toxic and child-safe materials.

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

These straw connectors are always a fun option for toddlers over the age of 3, but our older kids in elementary school also love making big, adventurous builds with these. 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. The set comes with 187 pieces and a sturdy storage bin.

The pieces 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.

The pieces are durable yet lightweight and safe to play with. They have rounded edges and a smooth, painted surface that resists splintering. These blocks aren’t recommended for babies or younger toddlers, as some are quite small.

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

The lightweight rings are 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 cubes come with 56 rainbow-colored pieces. These square blocks encourage your child’s exploration and cultivation of new skills. They are low-frustration toys, as the magnets stick together. This makes it harder for your little one’s hard-built towers to fall down.

This set is suitable for children ages 3 and up.

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, this marble run is a fantastic option for family bonding.

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

Great for stacking, these blocks are waterproof and easy to clean. They’re an excellent choice for kids 6 months and older. A 100% 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.

The blocks are made from non-toxic and high-quality ABS plastic with smooth edges. However, they contain magnets, so they should be used with supervision for younger children. This set comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a defective-product warranty.

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

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. They are textured and colored, 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 container, this 500-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. We recommend them for children age 3 and up who no longer put toys in their mouths.

Brain Flakes building blocks are durable discs that snap securely together and can withstand even rough play. Made from non-toxic materials, they are phthalates-, PVC-, paraben-, lead- and BPA-free and come with a 90-day manufacturer guarantee.