5 Wood Puzzles Worth Taking Out a Second Mortgage
Parents have different priorities. Some want to send their kids to college, and some want to fill their homes with the most beautiful wood puzzles money can buy. If you fall into the latter camp and you don’t make a habit of scrolling the internet for hundreds of hours every week, you might be wondering, “Where the eff do I find baby puzzles that won’t make my eyes bleed?”
Girl, I got you. I have turned every proverbial rock and tracked down the most gorgeous wood puzzles on Earth (aka the internet). And if you were wondering, “Mary Kate, are they affordable…,” the answer is, “Absolutely not.” So it’s time to get that paperwork in order. Because after this list, you’re going to want to take out a second mortgage.
Cat and Dog Round Puzzle (Bumbo) - $53.00
Bumbo makes a whole range of stunning wood toys (if you really wanna go broke, introduce yourself to their collection of wooden trees). Made from maple wood (and coated with certified EM-71 non-toxic, child-safe paint), this dog and cat puzzle celebrates our favorite furry friends. The puzzle pieces nest compactly into a circular tray making it easy to store and display.
4 Elements Puzzle Block Set (Grimm’s Spiel & Holz) - $140.00
This puzzle has me saying “Stunning” (in a Love Island voice, obviously). Doesn’t it make you just want to teach your kid about the 4 elements? Practice problem-solving and spatial awareness by putting the puzzle together. Unleash creativity and use the blobby blocks to build. When your kid outgrows it, glue the pieces to the base and hang it on your wall because it is art.
Mountains Building Blocks (Raduga Grez) - $168.00
You know a set of building blocks is well designed when you can assemble the pieces as a puzzle. Is it storage? Is it art? Not to get all The Home Edit about it, but in this case, it’s both. This 34-piece set has all the parts you need for littles to go wild, building mountains, valleys, and streams. Put on The Sound of Music soundtrack, and you’ve got a real vibe. Made from sustainably harvested wood and non-toxic paints.
Arcs in Square Wooden Building Block Set - $160.00
Another puzzle that doubles as a building block set—this is on sale, so you’re basically saving money by shelling out $160 for it. I love that the puzzle base features a color representation of the finished puzzle, making it easier for little kids to figure out which piece goes where. With 81 pieces in unusual shapes, this one is for more advanced builders…or for parents who want to build cool sh*t while their kid plays.
Rainbow Wheel Magnetic Wooden Tile Puzzle (Grimm’s Spiel & Holz) - $59.00
I know what you’re thinking, “Finally, a Grimm’s Spiel & Holz puzzle at an entry-level price point” (lol). But for real, this rainbow wheel will make any design-lover swoon. The beauty, the harmony, the symmetry, the non-toxic paint, this puzzle has it all. Arrange the pieces into starbursts, geometric patterns, flowers, and more. Plus, it’s magnetic, meaning you can attach the pieces to any magnet-friendly surface in your home.