The best puzzles for toddlers that are both fun and stimulating

From fun family time to long term health benefits and day-to-day mindful moments, there are so many positives to the humble jigsaw.

We all want our children to be as well-equipped as possible for the future, which means spending as much quality time as you can with them while they're young. While reading and writing are key skills they need to learn, experts have long argued that play is just as important in their development.

What are the benefits of puzzles?

Puzzles for toddlers are a great example of an activity that will not only challenge your toddler and promote brain development, but will also help them to relax, by focusing their attention on one thing, improve their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, shape recognition and short-term memory.

It also teaches them patience, problem-solving and the joy of achievement once it's completed - all brilliant skills for school and later life.

Puzzles can also be a social event; you can take turns to do a piece each, get the whole family involved or create a story together about what you see in the puzzle.

With wooden toddler puzzles, floor puzzles, number puzzles, animal puzzles and so much more to choose from, there's a whole world of development at their fingertips - plus, a little quiet time for you, if you need it.

The best puzzles for toddlers

Here are some of the best toddler puzzles available to buy right now:

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