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My son turns one in a few weeks and we'd like to get him some books/toys which he will enjoy but that will also help with his development... We don't want to go too mad price-wise, so I'd appreciate any thoughts on toys which your little one enjoyed but which didn't break the bank. Thanks!
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We've just passed that milestone and I'd second most of the suggestions above. A bag of megablocks (cheap version of Lego/duplo) has been a huge hit - although she's not really building anything yet, she can spend hours taking the blocks out of the bag and then putting them back in. She's also beginning to get into shape sorters and jigsaws.
Would second the wooden blocks with trolley. M 2.5 year old still plays with it sometimes. Another hit was one of those wheely bugs. I was dubious but E used it loads, initially pushing it along and then riding on it, again still does now. Other than than that Galt pop up toy, puzzles, books were well received.

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