Baby Puzzles

Puzzles for babies and toddlers are a simple way to discover how two pieces fit together and how an image takes shape. This selection includes Baby Puzzles for first puzzles, with few pieces and images of animals, vehicles and familiar characters. Always choose according to the age recommended on each product page.

How to choose the first puzzle

Start with the manufacturer's age recommendation. Then look at the number of pieces in each puzzle, the size of the pieces and how clear the image is. A set may contain several small puzzles: the total number of pieces in the box does not necessarily reflect the difficulty of each puzzle.

To begin, look for an image that is easy to recognise and only a few pieces to put together. With progressive sets, present the simplest puzzle first and leave the next ones for when the child feels confident. Animals, vehicles and favourite characters can make the choice more appealing.

Baby Puzzles for the early years

The collection brings together Baby models from brands such as Educa and Clementoni. Features and ages vary between items, even within the same brand. Check the product page to confirm the recommended age, the contents of the box and the safety warnings before buying or giving a puzzle as a gift.

A puzzle is not selected as a baby puzzle simply because it has fewer than 100 or 200 pieces. That number may correspond to a challenge meant for older children. For first puzzles, what matters most is a model designed for the child's age, with pieces suited to small hands.

An activity to share

Place the pieces on a clear surface and show one puzzle at a time. Name the animals, look for colours together or let the child try different ways of fitting the pieces. Stay with the child during play, respect their pace and follow the instructions on the packaging.

For a challenge for an older child, explore the puzzles for children. There are also the puzzles up to 100 pieces and the puzzles up to 200 pieces, always paying attention to the recommended age.