Best hammering & punding toys according to redditors
We found 15 Reddit comments discussing the best hammering & punding toys. We ranked the 7 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 15 Reddit comments discussing the best hammering & punding toys. We ranked the 7 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
See noisy toys are great but most parents can figure out how to get the batteries out eventually. What every 2 year old needs is like a mini drum and some cymbals. One of those wooden peg toys with a hammer where you beat the blocks down and then flip it over and do it again.
https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-Wooden-Pound/dp/B00005LOXV
A set of stacking/nesting cups is good to have.
Your son might have to grow into the toys below, but they were the most "bang for the buck" toys for my daughter when she was in that age range.
https://www.amazon.com/Hape-Pound-Bench-Slide-Xylophone/dp/B00712O2D6/ref=sr_1_7?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1520934607&sr=1-7&keywords=pounding+ball+toy
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072X7CYH4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B072X7CYH4&pd_rd_wg=BTZWR&pd_rd_r=805T1F3YKSEZ9W3PECXY&pd_rd_w=
 
https://www.amazon.com/Earlyears-Whirl-Go-Ball-Tower/dp/B01AYEYQXS
If you do the math itâs not so jaw dropping!
297 (total price) /3 (months) is 99
99/month is still pretty pricy for my family, as I think most people in our socioeconomic group can agree with (first time parents under the age of 27, just barely breaking into our career fields)
However, the package comes with 6 toys each
99/6 is 16.5
Given that there is science to back up how beneficial these materials are for the childâs development at that particular stage in their life, $16.50 per toy per month is not a price I am against paying. Thatâs probably around the price people spend on plastic crap that doesnât benefit their childâs development or eating at McDonalds per month anyway.
Letâs look at one of these packages and compare pricing on amazon, shall we?
https://montikids.com/we-recommend-level-4/#gf_11
This package is the next age appropriate set for my child. The material it comes with includes:
A level two object permanence box
A push ball set
A stable ring stacker
A peg box
A four piece first shapes puzzle set
A Ball tracker Maze
And five cloth storage bags
On amazon we have:
A comparable object permanence box (29.99)
Montessori Object Permanence Box W/ Drawer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZVT3KW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P4s3BbNETTNEJ
A wooden ring stacker (12.00-but not explicitly the same as it does not come in the the same set up as the Monti Kids set. I wasnât able to find one more similar, but based on typical industry pricing that Iâve seen Iâd put something more comparable at around $20. However, for these purposes I will be using the $12 price point)
Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker Wooden Ring Educational Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000067PWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Y7s3BbV9QWTX1
Push ball tower (currently on sale but usually priced at $19.99, as listed, so I will be using the $19.99 price point for these purposes.
Also, the closest I could find to the Monti Kids set but not the same. I personally like the Monti Kids set more because it is more developmentally appropriate for my child and we are also teaching him not to hit, so we are avoiding things like hammers and drum sticks)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pound and Roll Wooden Tower Toy With Hammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VO3GME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_w.s3Bb1QXHJ0K
Peg Box (35.99 and nearly identical)
Montessori Materials Imbucare Dowel Peg box Set Toddler Preschool Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ET0BVE0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.ct3BbFBB4RW0
First shapes wooden puzzle (21.99 and extremely similar)
Montessori Single Shape Puzzles Wooden Puzzle Board Knob Wooden Puzzle Geometric Shape Puzzle Early Education Material Sensorial Toy for Toddler Shape & Color Sorter (4 Pieces) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CRFTX4C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1et3BbQ9FR3T2
Ball Tracker Maze (86.95 PLUS 24.98 shipping. Extremely similar to the Monti Kids set NOTE: this is the only item I found with listed shipping; everything else does not have shipping added)
Amazing Tracker Ball Maze https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BTIG88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tgt3BbPFDHVN4
Cloth storage bags (comes with three each- 27.98 for two sets, so you will get a bonus storage bag!)
Misslo Cotton Breathable Dust-proof Drawstring Storage Pouch Bag (Pack 3 L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WP4L1K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eit3BbDEZ3DTK
So- lets do the math. Just for the physical items (which are similar but not the exact same) ordering off Amazon comes out to:
$259.87 without tax or shipping (aside from the noted item)
Leaving us with a $37.13 difference.
If all the Monti Kids order came with was the materials, then sure, why not save 40 bucks (assuming shipping and tax doesnât come up to that amount)
However, the Monti Kids order also comes with online classes for you to take so you can better understand and help your childâs development, one-on-one support from certified Montessori instructors, a âtoy timelineâ helping you track your childâs development and when is best to introduce each new material, and 10 instructional videos on how to set up your space so your child learns the as much as possible through their play.
Iâm okay with spending that extra $40 bucks.
Please note: I have not ever ordered through Monti Kids. I am not a sales person or affiliated with them in any way, as I had not heard of them until today. I did this comparison for my own research as we have several holidays coming up- and also a little bit because u/guardiancosmos is kind of going out of their way to be a jerk. Super exited about Monti Kids though!
At 18 months - my kid loved:
A big item that can last a long time is Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike, Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AVIO4K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_LkgzwbKR0CX9H
One of my kid fav from abt 8 mths that he uses atill in many ways is Hape - Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00712O2D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_cmgzwbVZY86EF
Kiddo also loves these and now that he is older he will play his fav songs and dance VTech Musical Rhymes Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TEF3GSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_5mgzwbXMY90P9
This turtle is annoying but i love watching him roll it around and crawl after it ... I keep it as his toy he gets while i am doing dishes or something since i can hear him playing with it and know he is not getting into trouble ..Fisher Price: Roll-Along Pals Turtle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZPM5GC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_CogzwbV81QP0K
I got something like this at TJ Maxx this weekend and my girl absolutely loves it while sitting in the seat:
Infantino BKIDS Bebees Ferris Wheel, Multi, 8" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYPUDD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yNKnDb5BB5577
She usually has that and a fridge chewy. We've been using it about a week (the chair) and she tolerates it a lot longer than most of her other drop spots, it's been godsend for my husband and I being able to eat a meal together at the kitchen table again, lol
It's so hard to keep these active babies occupied, it rained all day today and I'm feeling it!!!
[what's inside soft toy box] (https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Baby-Toys-Surprise-Inside/dp/B07KH8N516/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543605243&sr=8-1&keywords=whats+inside+soft+box)
Infantino Blocks, Balls, and Buddies set
Block/Hammer toy
soft blocks
baby bowling set. i bought something similar from barnes and noble, i think, that had cuter animals, lol.
these were all big hits when my kids were around that age!
[toy bench and hammer] (http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-Wooden-Pound-A-Peg/dp/B00005LOXV/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3KOW60CTCJRIL&coliid=I3M1S4XXCN284K) 10.05 and prime
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This or this, please.
I realize that you're asking for suggestions of things that can be used as toys but that you'd have around anyway, and I left a comment with a ton of ideas, BUT - this toy has held my kid's attention for hours at a time and takes up very little room compared to most kids' toys. If we could only have one toy, it would be this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001VUNU0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_BrBTtb0ASTZ69
There are so many ways to interact with it, and there's no annoying music or battery functions. She will spend forever reorganizing the balls, pushing them through with her hands, putting them back in the slots, rolling them around the room and chasing them, holding one in each hand to clunk them together, etc. Check this thing out!
Plan Toy Hammer Balls https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001VUNU0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uw.PCb2F6XS5D
It's loud but sturdy and fun.
Stacking plastic cups are great.
My kids also LOVED this toy starting at 9-10 months and played with it well into toddlerhood:
http://www.amazon.com/Battat-Mirror-Pound-a-Ball/dp/B0017GWLHG/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1323452574&sr=1-4
This is the exact one that they had from a thrift store, obviously one that isn't discontinued would be much cheaper (~$15 or so?).
It gave them a big thrill to push the ball through the hole. It makes a racket as it clatters down. Then when they got bigger, they would match the ball to the right color hole, and then later still would be able to use the mallet to whack the ball.
We got a bunch of toys for her frost birthday and she just loves this ones. Itâs three toys in one and it hold her attention pretty well. I was afraid about the hammer part, but sheâs been fine with it.
Only $25 at Amazon!
Hape Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone - Award Winning Durable Wooden Musical Pounding Toy for Toddlers, Multifunctional and Bright Colours https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00712O2D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XyoUBb32XBCNQ
This was one of Toddler's favorite toys when she was one:
https://www.amazon.com/Hape-Pound-Bench-Slide-Xylophone/dp/B00712O2D6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502211784&sr=8-3&keywords=hape+toys