buttons/flaps and simple mechanisms

[finleysmaid]

I am a bit short of 'younger' toys for my very young 2 and half year olds...i really need ideas for button/flap/machanism toys but i don't really do primary coloured plastics....anyone got and ideas? I have quite a lot of cause and effect things (marble tree/ric rac road etc) but finding my little ones need more choice!

[Joanne123]

A favourite with our younger children is Melissa and Dougs latches board, lots of doors to open after undoing the locks. Joanne

[Deb]

My thoughts too Joanneandalison, but you could always make your own which I have seen done by attaching various latches, door chains, bolts, locks etc to a flat cupboard so to speak. When all of the ironmongery is opened the cupboard can be opened. An old folding dartboard would work which reminds me I was offered one of those recently...must remember to take up the kind offer!

[Guest]

we have that board too and it is fabulous :-)

[finleysmaid]

had to laugh when i read your replies...my old supervisor was always really worried about these boards because she felt it might teach children to escape!! I'll go and have another look Thanks....any more ideas???

[Panders]

Not that I would really know, but would the Montessori system have anything useful in this line that you could buy

[HappyMaz]

A favourite with our younger children is Melissa and Dougs latches board, lots of doors to open after undoing the locks. Joanne

I had one of these - may still have it in my lock up! It was brilliant. :1b

[narnia]

Happymaz.....................if you still have it, and IF you want to sell it, let me know??

[sunnyday]

Hmmm Maz - time to post a list of what's in that lock up?

 

I'm certain there will be 'stuff' .....sorry resources that I would like to buy from you! :1b

[SueFinanceManager]

what about baby clothes for dolls with buttons and zips and poppers etc