The best diverse and multicultural toys to celebrate and promote diversity for kids

We highly recommend the My Family Builders Forty-Eight Piece Set. With its countless mix-and-match options, it helps children explore and represent the diverse community they live in. It encourages parents to have conversations about different family structures, gender roles, acceptance, and empathy. This set can be especially beneficial for biracial children, allowing them to understand and appreciate why their parents' skin colours may be different—by mixing and matching to show how mom and dad's backgrounds contribute to their appearance.

16 adult and 16 kid heads are included in the set, along with four large and four small bodies, and four large and four small legs, representing a wide range of genders and ethnicities. It's a delightful way for kids to engage in imaginative play,  while learning about the rich diversity that exists in our world. Designed with small hands in mind, it also helps promote fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

One parent reviewer said: “I love the range of skin tones. This is a great representation of how diverse families are! Thank you My Family Builders for making this a priority.” 

Another parent reviewer said: “We love these blocks. The magnetic feature keeps my infant entertained and my two older kids love making the different family combinations. The quality is fabulous and we are really loving the conversations that naturally occur from the diversity of the characters.”

Looking for a high-quality Montessori multicultural toy that's both visually appealing and sure to be a hit with kids? Consider the Tender Leaf Toys Wooden Happy Folk Hotel. Part of Tender Leaf Toys' open-ended play collection, this set features nine charming and diverse wooden characters who reside at the Happy Hotel.

When children engage with these characters, they can create all sorts of stories and adventures, which helps them appreciate and understand people who are different from themselves. Playing with these toys also teaches valuable social skills like sharing and communicating with others.

Made from solid wood and completely plastic-free, these figures are designed to be incredibly versatile. They seamlessly fit into any Montessori or open-ended play setup, can be added to dollhouses, or arranged and sorted—an activity kids really enjoy. These characters are an ideal way to introduce our little ones to the concept of inclusivity, which is crucial for their social growth and development.

Looking to help your little ones express their emotions through play? The LEGO DUPLO People With Big Emotions set is perfect for that! Designed for preschoolers, they can build and rebuild the 5 characters to reflect the diverse world they see around them. This set includes a variety of colourful bricks and pieces to help toddlers create engaging characters. Plus, with 10 expressive faces, they can easily show and understand different feelings.

One reviewer said: "My grand daughter (aged 2) loved this, and found it amazing and amusing to swap over expressions. It’s great for interactive learning, and we progressed quickly from asking her to ‘make a character happy or sad’, to giving her real life situations such as 'Look, the girl is happy, but what would happen if she heard a loud noise? Yes, she’d be surprised.’ ‘Oh look, the grandma character is sad. What would happen if we gave her chocolate?’ Yes, she’d be smiley.'

Great fun introduction to Lego with big Duplo pieces for little hands. I would imagine this would also be a fun but effective learning device for any children on the autism spectrum, if they needed more assistance with recognising expressions."

This special doll from Miniland is a wonderful way to teach children that all babies are beautiful, even if they don't look like them. It's designed to promote empathy, tolerance, and an appreciation for the diverse beauty in our world. Made from soft vinyl with a delightful vanilla scent, these dolls are not only eco-friendly but also recyclable.

This set of creative finger puppets is made for playing alone as well as group play. Your child will learn that each family member is different and with that comes their own unique personality, beliefs, religions and physical appearances. The beautifully crafted characters of the Fabula family are of mixed cultures and also represent those with disabilities, which is a great way to encourage kindess and compassion.

One reviewer said: "Lovely set of finger puppets, perfect for creative and make believe play for children and adults alike. Good quality and well made, I like that the range of characters has some modern diversity covered which is somewhat inclusive. Comes with a small drawstring cloth bag for storing together."

This wooden made jigsaw puzzle comes with 8 diverse multiculture figures, which promotes cultural understanding and inclusivity, encouraging an exciting and informative experience for toddlers of all ethnicities and backgrounds. Carefully painted and designed with big, easy-to-hold pieces that are safe for children to use.

One reviewer said: "I love how inclusive this jigsaw puzzle is, my twins loved this. They play with this when they are bored and want to do something together. Thuis is great for them and if you want your kids to understand equality, then this is it"

Made with natural wood, these easily bent dolls are great for sharing and for using your imaginative skills. These intriguing dolls promote a short theater play, while teaching your child about family generations and culture. Ideal for playtime and family interaction in any setting. The doll set contains grandparents, mother, father, son, daughter and two little babies, which can be used for academic purposes.

One reviewer said: "These little figures are cute and will fit well into the old dolls house we have. My grandchildren are going to be very happy when they find out what we have bought for them, they love coming over and spwnding time with us, now we can all play together."

The cleverly made BarbieFashionistas doll comes with a wheelchair, and tells children that as humans, we are not the same. It will also help them to understand that a persons wheelchair is part of his or her body space, should be treated with respect, asnd should not be leant on unless given permission. The Pink heart shaped sunglasses, strioed midi dress, white sneakers and wavy hair is perfect for babrbie fans and ideal for a doll house.

One reviewer: "My Grand daughter wanted this for Christmas. She loved the inclusivity of this Barbie, and wanted a Barbie that had physical challenges. This ticks the box. When she was younger she never understood why people were different, but this helps her."

This beautiful and modern collection of soft dolls reflects cultural diversity. With a mixture of skin tones and colourful clothes, children will adore and cherish these beautiful dolls, as they embolden different ethnicities.

One reviewer said: "This doll is bigger than I thought, perfect for my son and his sensory diet, I was more than pleased with the value and quality of the product. What a clever and fun way to introduce kids to culture and being kind."

The little people figure pack comes with 5 everyday heroes from your community: a teacher, mail delivery worker, firefight, medical professional and a waste management worker. A great way to explain to your little one what you love about your own job, teaching them the value, focusing on the positive and possibilities. A fun way in building hope and inspiration.
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One reviewer said: "My Grandson loves these figure as he had some handed down from his cousins, I thought I would get him a new set of his own, he is 4 but plays with them on his trucks. He likes them so much that I got him a second set. one for home and one set for Nanna's! One even looks like me!"

The enchanting Amirah Doll, is a soft and safe companion crafted from eco-friendly materials. Dressed in a beautiful light pink hijab and plush dress. Amirah inspires cultural representation and diversity. Her securely sewn features and machine-washable design make her a worry-free addition to any child's collection, perfect for endless cuddles and imaginative play.

Barbie doll is classy chic, rocking a maxi dress that is decorated with colorful stripes, curly afro hair and white sneakers. She has vitiligo in noticeable areas, but wears them with confidence. For your little one, this will help them to understand skin colour, and those who have Vitiligo will remind them of who they were before the diagnosis, and to feel comfortable in and outside.

One reviewer said: "I absolutely adore this doll. I have vitiligo and it was very noticeable before I did a treatment for it. In middle school and high school I was bullied very badly due to it and I was so unhappy. I felt different. It wasn't as well known back then as it is now. It warms my heart to know it is now being embraced and you shouldn't feel ashamed due to it."

This picture book about diversity promotes acceptance, tolerance, and kindness for all. It shows that irrespective of our own unique qualities and race, we are all an essential part of a bigger picture and should be treated equally.

One reviewer said: "We’ve had this book a while, since lock down I think? But we always come back to it! My little boy is five and he struggles with concentration and focus but he likes the rhyming and looking for the right picture, perfect for us."

The crochet hijab doll with a matching prayer mat is made from 100% premium cotton. It comes in two sizes: large (28cm/11in.) and medium (22cm/9in.) and are gorgeously dressed in a pink gown and brown hijab. A hijab is a headscarf worn by Muslim women, which covers up the head and neck, but leaves the face open. They come in different colours and shapes and are often matched with womens outfits. This is a great toy for 4 years old and above and will teach them about different religions.

One reviewer said: "Great communication, very friendly. Tailored order for me and delivery was on time. Quality is outstanding! My daughters love their dolls and I will most certainly buy more for my little sister, who really loves playing with and adores them."

The 33 pieces of Miniland family diversity blocks, feature 1 roulette, 2 sheets, 16 cards and a brochure. A brilliant game with a wheel to construct and create different kinds of family members. Suitable from 3 to 6 year olds, this mind-blowing toy helps with understanding the different kinds of family that one can have in modern society and encourages a respect for diversity.

One reviewer said: "Got this for grandchildren as a gift for Christmas.Thuis game can also be played with older children, make figures to play with younger children, such a great way to all play"

Ken doll inspires playdates and comes with a manual wheelchair and ramp, so he can easily get in and out of the Barbie Dreamhouse (that your little one has put on her christmas list). The ken doll also expresses his own fashion sense and wears blue shorts and a tie dye sleeveless -shirt, teaching children that the world is full of possibilities.

One reviewer said: "My granddaughter asked for this specific Ken character probably because her Mum uses a wheelchair so quite rightly thinks of this inclusive toy as normal as all the other characters!"

These plush baby dolls are super cute, soft and the perfect size for toddlers and even older children. With a mix of skin tones and happy faces, cut little hats and little pinafores, this is for sure going to bring your little one comfort. a great way to help with learning skills likem planning and sharing, problem solving and creativity.

One reviewer said: "This item comes vacuum packed and when I opened it at firstI, They looked wrinkled I left it for a few days and then I used a steamer to really fluff it up. All the babies are cute. I’m now happy and overall the toy looks much better."

The adorable Chelsea doll with scoliosis, which is a curvature in the spine, comes dressed in lemon coloured pink dress and a removable brace. With golden looking and brunette hair this doll will give your little one more ways to spark great adventures. Scoliosis is twisting and curvature of the spine, and is first noticed by a change in appearance of the back.

One reviewer said: "Wow, we were so excited to find a “scoliosis” doll! Even though my daughter didn’t have to wear a brace, she had scoliosis surgery and 100% related to and appreciated this little doll and are donating another one to the hospital where a lot of kids wear back braces. You can snap and unsnap the brace to remove it, and the doll’s back is actually curved!! Huge kudos to Mattel for representing a fairly common osteo issue that is not often seen in media, let alone in a doll!"

Has your child ever wondered in awe what people were talking about in their mother tongue? Well, this interesting baby doll speaks English, Finnish, French, Italian, Russian and German and says 24 phrases in 6 languages, amazing right? This 18 inch doll comes with shiny long dark brown black curly hair that you can brush, and will promote language and friendship.

One reviewer said: "I was looking for a doll for my 3 year old daughter that could speak the right sentences. Some reviews said that the doll only speaks a few words or phrases. The doll is very beautiful and makes a high-quality impression. She speaks 24 different sentences per language. You can adjust the language on your back using a small slider. There is English, German, Italian, French, Russian and Finnish. And the doll's hair is really great."

This wooden football skittles set is beautifully handmade from rubber wood, making it safe for children to use. This traditional game is popular and can be used in the garden or in the comfort of your own home. Great for rainy and sunny weather, this will teach your kids team work and respect.

One reviewer said: "planning on buying this for my sons birthday soon, he is a massive football fan and this is just perfect. He saw it at a friends house and really iked it and he is in for a surprise".

The very nice wood dress up toy will encourage exercise and hand muscles, in order to develop fine motor skills of children. With different outfits to choose from: classy, sporty and casual set of clothes, your child will discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.

One reviewer said: "Colourful, nicely made pieces and stored in its own box. Enables children in imaginary play and designing characters. Bought as a Christmas present for my little fashion designer, my daughter."