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Short, practical guides for parents: which set suits which age, how our sets compare, gift ideas, safety, care and simple things to build together.
Choosing by age
ChoosingMEGA BLOKS by age: what each shelf is forThree labels, three stages of play. Here is what changes between a 1+, a 1½+ and a 3+ set.By ageMEGA BLOKS for 1-year-olds: the best first setsA first birthday is when most children meet their first block. Here is what a one-year-old actually does with MEGA BLOKS, and which sets suit that stage.
By ageMEGA BLOKS for 2-year-olds: when the blocks start to mean somethingTwo is when towers get taller, vehicles get loaded and blocks start carrying numbers and letters. These are the sets that keep up.
By ageMEGA BLOKS for 3-year-olds: first guided buildsAt three, children start following pictures to build a model, then breaking it up to invent their own. Our 3-in-1 sets are made for that jump.
ChoosingHow many MEGA BLOKS does a child need?More blocks is not always better. Here is how many make sense at each age, and when it is worth adding to the pile.Comparing sets
CombiningWhat clicks with what: building one collectionEvery set in our First Builders range shares one block size. Here is how to grow a pile that works together.ComparingMEGA BLOKS, DUPLO and LEGO: what fits togetherParents ask this more than anything else: will our big blocks click onto the other bricks in the toy box? Here is the honest answer.
ComparingBig Building Bag 80 vs Deluxe Building Bag 150Same blocks, same bag idea, nearly twice the pile. Here is how to decide between our two building bags.
ComparingBuild 'n Learn Table or a building bag?A table costs more than a bag, so it should earn its place. Here is what it adds and which toddlers get the most from it.
ComparingWhich MEGA BLOKS vehicle should you choose?Four vehicles, four kinds of toddler. Here is what each one does and how many blocks come with it.
ComparingMEGA BLOKS 3-in-1 sets comparedFour boxes, twelve models. A quick look at each 3-in-1 set and the kind of preschooler it suits.Gifts and play ideas
GiftsMEGA BLOKS gift ideas for a first birthday and beyondBlocks are one of the few gifts that get played with for years. Here is what to give at each age, from a small add-on to the big present.Play ideas12 first builds to try with big blocksNot sure what to build? These simple ideas work with any First Builders set and grow with your child.
Play ideasLearning with MEGA BLOKS: colours, counting and lettersBlock play is full of early learning, most of it hidden inside the fun. Here is what children practise and how to make the most of it.Safety and care
CareWashing and storing big blocksBlocks that live on the floor get sticky. A simple routine keeps the collection clean and in one place.SafetyAre MEGA BLOKS safe for toddlers?Big blocks are made for small children, but a few simple habits keep play safe. Here is what to check and what to keep apart.Trusted since 1985
Big blocks for small hands, one stack at a time
MEGA BLOKS has been putting oversized blocks into small hands since 1985. This is our catalogue of the sets families reach for first, with prices and reviews from the shop that sells them.