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Stephanie Lowe

12 reasons why LEGO is great for kids' development, according to the experts (and we totally agree)

Pile of LEGO pieces of all different colours, shapes and sizes.

LEGO is great for children’s development on so many levels - from pincer grip to hand-eye coordination and social confidence, plus its price point is accessible across the board, and - let's be honest - it really is fun for all ages, and kinda nostalgic too.

Always high up on the year's top toys list it’s really easy to see why - LEGO keeps kids engaged. When LEGO was invented, it was aimed at children, but now with all the epic brand licensing, you’re also likely to buy it for a fun night in with friends over wine. For parents though, sometimes they’re faced with the LEGO vs Playmobil dilemma - but choices are made, regrets are aired and toys are put up on Vinted, as is the circle of charity shop life.

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