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Are you looking for toy options to keep your children entertained without the noise and lights? Can your kids work your smartphone better than you? Whether you are looking for infant or toddler toys, Tinyhood Gear Expert, Natalie G., can offer advice on age appropriate, tech-free toys.
Hi Natalie, I’d love your general advice on recommended non tech toys under $20 (available on amazon prime a plus). Thank you!
Which non-tech toys will keep a two year old entertained in the car?
I am interested in this as well!
Hi Cindy!
Below are some suggestions for non-tech toys that work great in the car:
I like this Magnetic Doddle Board in particular because it has a handle which makes it easier for little hands to hold onto.
https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Colorful-Erasable-Sketching-Toddlers/dp/B0797WBMG5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525983338&sr=8-3&keywords=doodle+board&dpID=51LxfTwX-mL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
The Aquadoddle Travel is both compact and another non-messy art activity for the car.
https://www.amazon.com/Spin-Master-AquaDoodle-Travel-Doodle/dp/B00UWAO6LW/ref=pd_sbs_21_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00UWAO6LW&pd_rd_r=7W4RQ238X8ZT8JFN5NQB&pd_rd_w=8JBRU&pd_rd_wg=mifU7&psc=1&refRID=7W4RQ238X8ZT8JFN5NQB
I also love this Magnetic Wand Number Maze from Melissa and Doug because it’s educational and interactive.
https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Magnetic-Wand-Number/dp/B00146LUX0/ref=pd_sim_21_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00146LUX0&pd_rd_r=1R78XXVRZG6J4NPJ5PXH&pd_rd_w=S7E85&pd_rd_wg=XYgYp&psc=1&refRID=1R78XXVRZG6J4NPJ5PXH
Books on tape are also wonderful!
https://www.amazon.com/Frog-Toad-Audio-Collection-Read/dp/0060740531/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&refRID=0KSWSR58WHG5Z9HP2KZH&linkCode=sl1&tag=bookandgigg0a-20&linkId=a64cb4d58e0092b35de5f2b1413316fa
https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Hat-Other-Seuss-Favorites/dp/0807218731?ascsubtag=.ODYyNzAtMA.e5644c91-1cb6-11e8-80e9-552405036779&ie=UTF8&qid=1315963742&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1%2Fcomopi-20&tag=rewardstyle-20
http://store.barefootbooks.com/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?by_subject=158&order=priority&dir=desc
HI Natalie!
A really great brand for non-tech toys at a reasonable price point is Melissa and Doug. Here are just a few examples:
https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Cutting-Food-Hand-Painted/dp/B000GKD09C/ref=sr_1_18?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1526003772&sr=1-18&keywords=melissa+and+doug
https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Band-Box-Clang/dp/B00005RF5C/ref=sr_1_21?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1526003772&sr=1-21&keywords=melissa+and+doug
>https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Geometric-Stacker-Educational/dp/B0006IRTU0/ref=pd_sim_21_10?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0006IRTU0&pd_rd_r=26Q7NV767YFBX1TXKBFV&pd_rd_w=RBFaW&pd_rd_wg=W9Hu2&psc=1&refRID=26Q7NV767YFBX1TXKBFV
Blocks are a fantastic educational, non-tech toys that can be purchased for under $20.
https://www.amazon.com/Cubbie-Lee-Wooden-Building-Blocks/dp/B01LYOWW4U/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1526003439&sr=8-17&keywords=wooden+blocks
And some of the best non-tech toys for under $20 are sensory and art-based materials. Think crayons, stickers, paint, play dough (again Melissa and Doug are great for all of these items and available on Amazon!). Pinterest is also a great resource for making sensory activities with ingredients you have right in your home!
Great this is helpful thanks !