Problem solving toys for toddler

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DS will be 2 years 8 months at Xmas. I want to buy him some problem solving toys. He is obsessed with construction vehicles so I want to move away from those a bit and get him something educational. Any ideas?

Tangram puzzle?

Melissa and Doug latch board.
Duplo
Jigsaws

threading toys- we bought an excellent one for the car which looks like a wedge of cheese with holes in. Thread the little mouse through all the holes and then pass to child to unravel. Keeps them quiet for a while!

DS (will be 2.8 at Christmas) will probably be getting this - educational and a vehicle (loves anything with wheels)

take apart crane [[https://www.thebabyfarm.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=3970&gclid=Cj0KCQjwguDeBRDCARIsAGxuU8bk7UkBt5JZxjf9kltn3r5I7WdEaGtrm44Bn7rMPKUL_59VzqXwiBYaAgw4EALw_wcB]] Dithering between the different vehicles.

I've got him a floor train number puzzle for his stocking.

Woops let me try again

The Melissa and Doug stacking train was a big hit with mine.

Judging by my toddler, seat harnesses, cupboard locks, cot, warm clothes and indeed anything put out of reach became a fascinating problem-solving exercise...

Do you have Brio style train track?

I'm tempted with this, more to work out than a stacker for 1 year olds. It's called the Hape Creative peg puzzle.

These blocks have been a big hit here for several years with kids (and adults)

www.amazon.co.uk/Learning-Minds-Mega-Wedge-Blox/dp/B011VG37LU/ref=sr_1_2?tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1541063570&sr=8-2

www.brightminds.co.uk/collections/toddler-toyss*

The Tupperware shape sorter.