Best Toy Blocks for Kids 2011-2012

Building blocks are a must for every toy box. The list of Best Toy Blocks for Kids this Christmas season of 2011 into 2012 features blocks for the younger tots.

Compilation of this list was done using the most recent sales figures plus comments from parents who purchased or reviewed these types of toys. I've pulled the top 3 toy block sets from the best list to detail here:

Melissa & Doug 100 Piece Wood Blocks Set - for kids 3-6 years of age:

Parents will appreciate the safe, durable construction of the Melissa & Doug 100 Piece Wood Blocks Set - for kids 3-6 years of age. All blocks are solid wood yet light in weight for easy handling by small tots. Each piece has smooth rounded edges and a painted finish that won't splinter with wear. The variety of shapes include rectangular prisms, triangles, cylinders, cubes, half circles, arches and rectangular planks. Each of the 100 blocks is painted a bright red, yellow, green or blue. Their bright colors and shapes are just challenging enough for a 3 year old and yet the smaller size still appeals to older kids too. So this remains a popular building set for many years.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe 50-piece Wooden ABC/123 Blocks Set - for kids 2-5 years of age:

Even with all the new electronic singing/moving toys, the Melissa & Doug Deluxe 50-piece Wooden ABC/123 Blocks Set - for kids 2-5 years of age might just be the favorite go-to toy. Eye-hand coordination, motor skills, recognition of numbers, letters and animals are all enhanced when your tot picks up and turns these blocks during play. Two sides of each block have carved letters or numbers in bright colors. The remaining 4 sides feature stamped letters, numbers or pictures for more practice in identification. All paint is non-toxic. This set of 1 inch blocks comes with a hard plastic storage case with a cord handle so they may be easily transported when visiting.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks - for kids 2-5 years of age:

The Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks - for kids 2-5 years of age will keep your toddler occupied for hours again and again. This set of premium, heavy-duty cardboard building blocks are lightweight, strong and have a colorful wipe-clean surface. The largest block is almost 6" square and the gradation to smaller sizes makes them stack well even on carpeted surfaces. Each piece features beautifully illustrated letters plus animal images on every side from a tiny sea horse to a huge elephant. Kids love stacking them up tall to almost 3 feet, linking them together on the floor and even nesting them all back into the largest block. Set comes with a carrying case.

Blocks are excellent toys not only for fun but also to help tots develop early coordination and identification skills. This Best Toy Blocks for Kids for 2011 into 2012 is a good place to start your search.