9 Brain-Boosting Toys For Toddlers

Not only is this toy boat ($22) adorable, but it introduces children to problem solving and spatial relationships when they must move the rings to keep the boat balanced.

As kids manipulate the brightly colored beads ($22, originally $28) throughout the maze, they will build their problem-solving skills.

Introduce them to patterns, shapes, and colors with an eco-friendly shape sorter ($16, originally $20).

Little engineers will love this build-your-own ball drop ($32, originally $46), which develops their creativity and hand-eye coordination.

Kids must pick the correct blocks in order to complete the colorful pictures in this pattern recognition game ($20, originally $30).

Once the baby talk wears off, teach your little one how identify and say his alphabet with the LeapFrog Letter Factory ($35).

This 3D puzzle ($37) is a colorful way to teach tots about shapes and basic geometry.

Use this balance maze ($33) to build your child's coordination and concentration on the go.

If the memory aspect is too much for your toddler, use the illustrated blocks ($26) to teach them about matching and recognizing patterns.