Magnatiles

[vonfirmath]

Would you buy magnatiles for a house that was about to have an infant in it?

It appears the "stained glass" magnatiles look better on the website than the solids -- is this true in use as well?

[missym]

Yes.

And yes. :)

IMO they're not a safety hazard. The only problem with infants + Magnatiles in our experience is that babies *love* to knock the towers down, but that just means they can be built again!

I personally think the clear colors are much prettier and lend themselves to creating stained glass windows, seeing toys inside the buildings made for them, etc.

[wellyes]

Magnets and babies are obviously a huuuuuuge no-no but DS occasionally get hold of a magnatile and it doesn't make me nervous. I'd not hesitate to buy them. We have the clear ones and I recommend them.

[vonfirmath]

Thanks! I'm looking for a big brother gift and will add this to the list :) Since he's having his 4th birthday at the same time he's becoming a big brother I want to honor both

[lovin2shop]

Agree, they do not concern me around a baby at all.

The magnetic building set with small, round marble sized magnets that my DS was given by a family member, that's a different story that probably belongs in the BP! You are very kind to think of both children!

Also, I vote for the clear as well!

[KrisM]

They're great for houses with babies. They're one of the few things that are great for a huge range of ages.

[ohiomom1121]

Agreed. They are really well made and I don't see baby being able to break them and get ahold of the magnets. DS2 loves to get ahold of them and it doesn't bother me at all.

[ahrimie]

Yeah, I wouldn't be worried. Have you seen Magformers though? We bought magnatiles because they were a tad cheaper but I personally like Magformers better. I think they last longer too because the magnets are stronger; older kids can do more with them.

[ett]

Yes and yes.

[DrSally]

Yes and yes. The translucent ones are better IMO.

[vonfirmath]

Yeah, I wouldn't be worried. Have you seen Magformers though? We bought magnatiles because they were a tad cheaper but I personally like Magformers better. I think they last longer too because the magnets are stronger; older kids can do more with them.

Hrms. Looking around the Magformers seem cheaper, but have less things they can build. I think we will stick with Magnatiles.

[brittone2]

Another vote for no hesitation :)

Love our magnatiles.

[ahrimie]

Hrms. Looking around the Magformers seem cheaper, but have less things they can build. I think we will stick with Magnatiles.

You have to buy more sets with the Magformers which make them a bit more expensive. You can pick these magnets up with just one piece and make huge shapes or even a ball, so there are endless possibilities. The Magnatiles are limited in that you can only build as high or big as the magnet will hold. After you get to a certain height, it just can't support the weight. Still, my DD loves them but my cousin has the Magformers and I wish I had bought that set instead.