10 Best Magnetic Toys for Kids

The quality of this toy is excellent, made to LEGO standards, but with a lot of unique pieces that can’t be found anywhere else. The entire kit is compatible with regular LEGO blocks, meaning you’ll be able to expand the size and scope of your chain reaction machine simply by adding on pieces and finding creative ways to extend the 10 different machines you can build. The instruction booklet is beautifully easy to follow and provides detailed instructions on how to put together the amazing machines.

Most of the LEGO parts used for the machine will need to be supplied from your own stock, so make sure you’ve got a lot of LEGOs handy. And be warned: some of the parts (such as the folding paper items) are intended for single-use only.

With LEGO, you can expect a lot of small pieces that are easily swallowed, lost, or misplaced. That’s why this kit is recommended for older kids.

This set is recommended for kids 8+, but you’ll find that even adults will have a lot of fun building these chain reaction machines. The older you are, the more creative you can get!

At under $20 for the kit, you’ll find this is decent value for the price. You’ll need to have previously purchased regular LEGO blocks to make it work, but it’s an awesome investment to get your kid thinking creatively.

These miniature magnet balls are designed for fun and zen. They are durable and perfectly crafted into small balls that you can shape however you’d like! Use these as a form of reducing stress, anxiety, or just something to do with your hands while you think. 

The kit comes with a guide to get you started (in case you need some ideas on what to build). The possibilities are endless with these magnets, and the set is easily portable – so you can bring out to any social outing that may bring you anxiety or stress! Perfect for fidgety fingers or as a simple desk piece.

Keep these out of reach from children. Magnet balls can be fatal if swallowed. They are safe to use, but keep in mind these are meant for adults.

These are meant for ages 14+ and should be kept away from small children. This magnet set is geared toward adults who have anxiety or stress. 

You get 512 mini magnets balls for under $25. It’s a great value that should last you for years to come. The set is small, making it easily portable, and the magnets all stick together (hence – magnets), making them hard to lose! 

The quality of the toy is excellent, with durable materials that are built to last for years of use. The bright colors make it visually appealing to small children, and the accompanying stylus is large enough for even small and uncoordinated hands to use. Children will be able to draw using the stylus, and it produces a satisfying click when the balls snap into place. This sensory feedback is a critical part of the art process, one that will help your kids to learn quickly and easily.

Some users have complained that the product arrives defective, with balls that either won’t stick in the magnetized slot or will stick too much, making it difficult to draw. However, overall, it’s a high-quality product that will give your child many happy hours of use.

This toy is perfectly safe for small children to use, as all the magnets are securely locked inside the Magnatab and will never fall out. The Magnatab is also BPA-free, PVC-free, lead and phthalate-free, and exceeds all Europe and US safety standards.

The Magnatab is not recommended for those under the age of 3, due to the fact that it contains small parts (balls) that can be a choking hazard. Though the balls are securely locked within the toy, there is a risk that they can become a hazard if the toy breaks and the balls spill out.

At $20, this is a simple toy that will do wonders to get your small child interested in art. You can also use it to teach them to write their letters and numbers, making it an educator’s best friend.

Unlike the letter magnetic toys on this list, there are no reported issues with these magnets scratching up refrigerators. And in terms of overall construction, these are durable and well made. 

There is always a chance that magnets may fall out of toys like these unless they’re secured by metal rivets, so keep an eye on your kids when playing with these.

While there are no specific restrictions on age, be careful about using these toys around very small children. If they’re ready to start counting though, then these should be perfectly fine for them to play and learn with!

With 110 number magnets in this set and a convenient storage container, this toy set is an absolute steal.

The quality of the kit is excellent, with durable components that will last. However, be warned: the individual toys are a bit smaller than you might expect given the size of the box, and the magnets are lacking power.

The good news is that this kit provides 10 fun and creative games to teach your kids about the effects of magnets. They can build their own magnetic toys from this kit, including a Magnet Racer, a Mysterious Dangler, a Yacht Compass, and more. They will be able to put the toys together themselves, and in doing so, learn how magnets affect not just their play-things, but the world around them.

There are a lot of very small components that can easily get lost, dropped, or swallowed. Make sure to work where there are no young children present, and use a wide, clear surface that makes it easy to keep track of all the smaller parts.

Because of the many smaller components, this kit is recommended for kids 8+.

Starting as low as $11, this toy is an amazing Christmas gift to give your older kid, or simply a fun way to break up the monotony of regular book-learning if you want to teach them about the use of magnets.

The dart board itself is crafted of solid materials, though some users have complained that it feels a little flimsy. The hook makes it easy to hang anywhere, so you can set it up quickly and get playing right out of the box. The darts themselves won’t bend or break with regular play, though the neodymium magnets may not have the sticking power you’d like. Some reviews state that the darts hit the board but take a second to catch on, so they slide down a little. But it’s a pretty common problem for magnetic dart boards, and overall this is a high-quality product that guarantees many hours of fun for the whole family.

The fact that these darts are magnetic rather than spike-tipped means they’re very safe! Practice proper darts etiquette (no throwing when anyone is down-range), and you’ve got nothing to worry about.

This magnetic dart board is suitable for kids 6+, though it’s one that will get even the most competitive of teenagers and adults playing, too.

At $30 for the dart board, you’ve got the perfect gift to give your older kids. It’s a game they’ll love playing for years to come.

Customers who love Playmags laud these magnetic tiles for their durability and strong magnetism.

Because magnets are not secured in place by metal rivets like in the Magna-Tiles sets, magnets have been known to fall out of the Playmags pieces. So always make sure you supervise your children when they play with these (or make sure they’re old enough to know not to put magnets in their mouths).

Magnetic tile sets are meant to be used by children older than three years of age, though they also seem to keep adults well entertained.

While this may seem like a lot of money to pay for a child’s toy, these are actually the best value magnetic tile set we could find. At approximately $.69 per tile (and probably a little less since this set comes with a car and carrying bag), you can’t get a better deal on a Magna-Tiles lookalike.

Some previous customers report that these puzzle boards are cheaply made, while others herald it for its solid construction.

The typical safety issue with magnetic toys is when the magnets fall out and end up in the mouths of children. However, with this particular toy, the main issue is with the string accidentally getting wrapped around a child’s neck or whipped in the direction of another child, so be extra vigilant when your kids play with these.

This fishing game is meant for children three years of age and up.

This is the cheapest magnetic toy on our list, but it’s not for lack of quality.

There are some potential issues with audio quality, so make sure to check each of the tiles right away.

Fridge magnets generally don’t have issues with magnets falling off, nor do they pose a choking hazard, but it’s still important to be mindful of your children when they play with these.

These magnetic tiles are great for younger children learning the alphabet. And because they require interaction in order to get the audio component to work, they also teach children fine motor skills.

You get 26 letter tiles with this set, so this is a great value product (so long as they don’t scratch up your fridge or come with audio defects).