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The Smart Mom’s Toy Box: Brain-Building Toys Under $20

Every day we will post a new toy suggestion to help get your holiday shopping started!  Here is the second toy on our list of the best brain-building toys under $20:

Toddler Build and Play Cubes by LEGO ($11.40 on Amazon.com)

Help your young child to explore, play and create with the all-new Toddler Build and Play Cubes! These extra-large LEGO® DUPLO® bricks are the perfect introduction to creative building for toddlers. This collection of 17 easy-to-handle bricks and elements in bright and vibrant colors includes 3 window cubes, a cute bear and assorted decorated bricks that are fully compatible with standard DUPLO bricks and elements. The box lid also doubles as a handy building plate. 

Ages: 18 months+

Cognitive skills: visual processing, attention

* Named one of Dr. Toy’s “100 Best Toys of 2013”

You can find out more information about it here: http://tinyurl.com/kgoe3lz

Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for another great brain-building toy under $20!

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