<![CDATA[Recommended Toys]]>I highly recommend the KNEX toys. These are much more interesting and educational compared to Lego.


I bought these sets from http://www.amazon.com :

K'NEX EDUCATION Intro to Simple Machines: Gears- Investigate and experiment with 6 functioning gear models designed to demonstrate science and technology concepts. 198 pieces.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O910E2

K'NEX EDUCATION Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels, Axels and Inclined Planes- Investigate and experiment with 7 functioning Wheel & Axle and Inclined Plane models.221 pieces.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O94QU2

These toys are for ages 8 and above. The parts are very small and it is very challenging to assemble. However, my boy, who will be 7 years old later this year, loves the challenge and he can try for a few hours to assemble the model without asking for help. He is exhilarated each time he completes a new model on his own. These toys are not only educational, they also train kids to focus, persevere, develop problem solving skills and also develop their fine motor skills.

Refer to the Knex website for more information :
http://www.knex.com/Shop/product.php?productid=16802

Sadly, these great toys are not for sale in Singapore where parents prefer to spend their money on PSPs and ipads for their kids.

I bought them directly from http://www.amazon.com through vpost.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/20431/recommended-toysRSS for NodeSun, 19 Apr 2026 09:59:57 GMTMon, 21 Mar 2011 07:33:38 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Wed, 07 May 2025 11:24:07 GMT]]>With so many toys on the market, it’s tough to know what’s actually engaging and developmentally helpful for babies. From teething toys to interactive learning, every parent has a favorite.

I personally recommend MomYom– their Play Kits are designed by child development experts and tailored to your baby’s age. My 8-month-old absolutely loves the texture toys and simple puzzles. They’re high-quality, Montessori-inspired, and actually hold attention longer than most.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2144000https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2144000Wed, 07 May 2025 11:24:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:07:35 GMT]]>Any toys which does not need a screen is good. Got a guitar, a skateboard and an out of production Nerf Centurion sniper rifle for the girls.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949357https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949357Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:07:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:04:15 GMT]]>I bought this jewelry craft set at The Toy Folks for my 6-year-old daughter. It helps her express her creativity by making fancy and colorful necklaces and bracelets. They are located at #B1-10 Forum The Shopping Mall

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949211https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949211Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:04:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:25:31 GMT]]>Hi SAHM_Tan!

Actually this is my 1st time buying from this website too!.... 😂 ...however I know some people in this co as my co worked with them before, so I will be doing my own pickup on my item, instead of delivery.
Objectively speaking, they shd be alright, at least they have a proper office (and team) which the customers can reach out to. :rahrah: :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/674298https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/674298Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:25:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:54:16 GMT]]>Hi,


Thanks, saw something I like while browsing the site. So was checking how's the sales experience if this is not the first time that you use the site. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/674149https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/674149Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:54:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:51:45 GMT]]>Hi SAHM_Tan,

This website sells all kinds of brands & items (not only for kids).
It so happened I chanced upon their campaign on ZOOB 2 weeks ago and thot of getting one just to let my kids try.
Should there be another campaign on interesting kids' toys/materials, will update KSP forum! 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/674145https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/674145Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:51:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:00:29 GMT]]>Hi,


You bought from the website before? How was the experience.

TIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/674087https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/674087Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:09:04 GMT]]>Hi SAHM_Tan!

I ordered Zoob from website : http://www.brandsfever.com when they had a campaign from Zoob last week, not many models tho' but i thot just buy and let my kids try... I selected one which is vehicles-related as they loves cars.

My DS1 is crazy abt LaQ but my younger DS2 still not very strong in his motor skills so he still needs help too at times. :rahrah: :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/673130https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/673130Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:09:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:26:35 GMT]]>Hi,


Mine is kid knex or somethimg like that, for pre-school, so suitable for them. They are having fun with it.

For zoob, you ordered from overseas? Is it cheaper to buy from overseas? Or the model you want not avai. here?

They also played with LaQ but sometimes need my help because the pieces too small and sometimes they don’t understand the instruction

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672763https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672763Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:26:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:38:01 GMT]]>

SAHM_TAN:
At the moment, there's no distributor in Singapore for KNEX. I asked a favour from my fren who was returning from US to buy a set for me.


You can try amazon.
Hi SAHM!
Are your kids enjoying KNEX? Are they suitable for preschoolers?

My kids loves LaQ, hv been playing them for q long so I thought I wanted them to try sth new/different...
Just ordered a ZOOB set recently to try out and shd be getting it next week. :rahrah: :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672637https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672637Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:38:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:28:07 GMT]]>re LaQ toys.. saw that Growing fun is having 15% storewide and if purchase is more than $100.. can get 20% off.. I couldn't resist and go 😉 t the kids a LaQ set to try 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/662740https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/662740Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:28:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:14:38 GMT]]>Thanks!

I saw it once at a lantern festival pasar malam but the materials not so good and very expensive. Mine was made in malaysia and the materials was very good.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/661726https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/661726Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:14:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:48:22 GMT]]>Thanks for the recommendation, there’s a shop selling similar boardgames in CEntral mall.


Wonder which is cheaper, though I like the match it price thing that the website state.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/661440https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/661440Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:48:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:37:30 GMT]]>

bktan02:
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv348/bktan02/IMG-20110903-WA0001.jpg\">


Hi, anyone know where to get this toy in Singapore?

I bought ten yrs plus ago from JB for my nephew. Now I still playing it with my son and it still looks very good and new. But I need to have more sets in order to make more design. :thankyou:
I last saw it at either a toy or book exhibition last year, it was one of those for kids one.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/661393https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/661393Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:37:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:17:58 GMT]]>Hi insider,

Thank you very much for your reply and your effort in taking the pictures to share with me. :snuggles:

We are still considering whether to get this Meccano Erector 20 Model Construction Set http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3112044. Not too sure yet... but anyways, thanks again.

- Bluepanda

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/661380https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/661380Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:17:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:59:23 GMT]]>http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv348/bktan02/IMG-20110903-WA0001.jpg\">


Hi, anyone know where to get this toy in Singapore?

I bought ten yrs plus ago from JB for my nephew. Now I still playing it with my son and it still looks very good and new. But I need to have more sets in order to make more design. :thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/660289https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/660289Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:59:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:02:27 GMT]]>

insider:
wow, this set looks super nice!


http://postimage.org/image/edhkubvo/
Hi insider,
Read through the threads and understand that you bought this erector set. I'm looking at buying one too. Would you mind sharing your reviews? How's the quality of the metal parts? Is it made of stainless steel? I wonder if these parts will turn rusty if we keep for a long time. Thanks in advance.

- Bluepanda

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652503https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/652503Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:02:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:21:11 GMT]]>

SAHM_TAN:
At the moment, there's no distributor in Singapore for KNEX. I asked a favour from my fren who was returning from US to buy a set for me.


You can try amazon.
SAHM_TAN

:thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/637762https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/637762Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:21:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:22:38 GMT]]>At the moment, there’s no distributor in Singapore for KNEX. I asked a favour from my fren who was returning from US to buy a set for me.


You can try amazon.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/637175https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/637175Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:22:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:56:30 GMT]]>any idea where to buy KNEX in Singapore?


TIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/637151https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/637151Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:56:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:14:30 GMT]]>Hi seashell,

I bought my set during a warehouse sale at $99 a few years ago.

Check the age when selecting KNEX, the more complicated sets have very small pieces, not suitable for children. Lego is suitable for 4 years old but since shipping is expensive, it is better to buy in Singapore.

My kids like ZOOB, but it is more suitable for 5 to 6 years old children.

You can check out this list of toys with high Toy IQ ratings:
http://www.fatbraintoys.com/specials/toy_iq_180.cfm

Remember to check the target age of the toy before purchasing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592893https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592893Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:14:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:03:00 GMT]]>Hi Tamarind,

what’s the price range for the set you currently own so that I can take as reference.

4yrs old. i will be getting KNEX. thanks for the recommendation.

are there any other toys that are worth to buy from amazon?

thanks again.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592458https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592458Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:03:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:44:09 GMT]]>seashell,

I don't remember seeing this set in Singapore yet so I cannot compare:
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-GeoTrax-Control-Timbertown-Railway/dp/B001W1YG56/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1315933659&sr=1-1

How old is your child ? I highly recommend KNEX but these are suitable for 7 and above, though my boy played with them when he was 5 to 6 years old.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592063https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/592063Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:44:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommended Toys on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:56:08 GMT]]>Thanks, Tamarind.


If exclude shipping, is it cheaper?

do you have any other good toys to recommend from amazon?

Keep me update if u are selling urs.

thanks again.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/591382https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/591382Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:56:08 GMT