Favourite Toys for Toddlers and Babies

It's that time of year when toys are on every little boy or girls mind and their parents. I'm sharing with you some of our favourites. What I like about these brands and toys is that they are a little more open-ended, classic and beautiful quality. These are toys that I will keep and let my grandchildren play with one day. 

This little Wooden Lion Push Along Toy from Petit Collage has always been a go-to for Alder (Emery even likes to play with it too). It's easy to grip, beautifully made and pushes along nicely. The little beads add another element to the toy, and helps them to master more fine motor skills. It also comes in an Elephant and Whale. 

Another favourite from Petit Collage is their Magnetic Sets. This Little Travelers Magnetic Play Set comes in a cute metal carrying case, which makes it perfect for long car rides or to bring to a restaurant. You can create tons of different creations with the pieces it comes with. I love seeing what Emery creates and the stories that go with them. 

*Just a side note here. I am always very careful about when Emery plays with this since magnets can be very dangerous to babies if they swallow them. I always count the number of magnets afterwards to make sure all the pieces are counted for. She also usually plays with it during quiet time when Alder is napping or high up on the kitchen table.*

Petit Collage really knocked it out of the park with this Carnival Play Set Wooden Ferris Wheel. This is one of those toys that you love having out on display and don't need to hide. Whenever I see this it brings such a smile to my face. It's classic, timeless and great for imaginative play. Emery and Alder both play with it. It comes with three wooden animals that fit into each of the carts. The beads on the side are great for counting ferris rides or tickets. It's also printed with non-toxic water based paints. One totally random thing I also really appreciated about this was it came in the cutest recyclable box with the most minimal packaging, I was really impressed haha! 

*If you want to place an order with Petit Collage, use the code : kastles for 15% off.*

BlaBla Dolls have been a long time fan favourite in our household. I absolutely love the company

and everything they do. We also have some of their bedding, and it always brings an extra smile to my face. The quality is amazing, and each doll is hand knit which I love! They have been working with the same artisans for fifteen years which is so cool. 

Machu and Pichu the Alpacas are the two newest members to our BlaBla family. Alder and Emery love them, and they are the perfect duo for my little duo. 

Alder particularly likes to body slam Machu, haha! He's really into wrestling whether it's with me, his Dad or Machu. Thankfully he knows better then to wrestle his big sis 😉.

Maileg Mice is a newer to us toy. Santa brought a few last year and I love how timeless they are. They will make the most beautiful heirloom one day. I just love imagining this little collection for my grandkids to play with. We picked ours up at Max & Maude in Sherwood Park, they have an amazing collection & are stocked up for Christmas. I even saw a cute little Sleigh with Reindeer! A lot of them come in little traveling tins or boxes which also make them perfect for traveling or for restaurants. Emery likes to pretend the boxes & tins are their little beds.

They also have the most adorable little furniture like this high chair. Which will fit perfectly into the Doll House I'm redoing for Emery's Christmas present. 

I hope you enjoyed our little round up of toys. What are some of your favourite classic toys? 

<3 Kastles