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Busy boards for toddlers and preschoolers

A toddler busy board gives small hands real things to zip, latch, turn and press. Ages vary a lot from one busy board to the next, from busy cubes marked 18 months and above to felt boards and books listed for ages 3 to 6. This page shows the age listed on each product so you can match it to your child.

Under 18 months? See our baby busy boards and cubes. Want to compare every style? Browse the full Busy Board collection.

Toddler busy board by age: 18 months, 2 years and 3 years

A few months make a big difference to what a child can handle. Use this as a general guide, then follow the age on the product listing.

Age What toddlers are often doing What to look for Read next
18 months to 2 years Walking, pointing, pushing buttons and turning things over and over Chunky controls to push, turn and pull, with nothing that can come off Best busy board for a 1 year old
2 to 3 years Matching, sorting, copying what they see and starting to pretend A mix of simple fastenings, and an age label that matches your child Best busy boards for toddlers
3 years and up Zipping, buttoning, lacing and enjoying letters, numbers and shapes Felt boards and books with zips, buttons and laces, or boards with switches and dials Travel busy board for a 3 year old

Not sure which age range your child falls into? Our guide to what age busy boards are for explains how to choose.

Toddler busy board picks, by age on the listing

The ages below come from each product listing. Children develop at their own pace, so check the label on the item you receive and supervise all play.

Product Age on listing Type Good to know
10-in-1 Montessori Travel Busy Cube 18 months and above Travel busy cube, battery-free Ten activities, including a steering wheel, switches, gears and push buttons, on a cube about 19 ร— 12 ร— 12.5 cm.
22-Activity Montessori Busy Board Cube 6 months and above Busy cube, battery-free Twenty-two manual activity panels and a carry strap, in Brown or Colorful. Removable panels need adult supervision.
7-in-1 Montessori Travel Busy Board 3โ€“6 years Felt travel busy board Soft felt board for car trips and waiting rooms.
Montessori Travel Busy Board 3โ€“6 years Felt travel busy board, no batteries Packs zips, buckles, buttons and laces into one quiet board. Detachable pieces need adult supervision.
Toddler Busy Board โ€“ Montessori Toys 3โ€“6 years Busy board, transport theme Three options to choose from.
Montessori Felt Busy Book 3โ€“6 years Soft felt busy book, no batteries Zip, buttons, laces, letter matching and a puzzle. Five designs in a large carry book or a compact handbag size.
Quiet Busy Book 36 months and above Quiet activity book Matching, sorting and pretend-play pages in a compact book of about 400 g.

Looking for lights and sound? The LED Switch Montessori Busy Board is listed for ages 3 and over, and the Montessori Busy Board with Lights & Music and Music & Light Switch Busy Board are listed for 3โ€“6 years. They are electronic, so they suit preschoolers rather than younger toddlers.

Travel and portable busy boards for toddlers

Why parents pick a portable busy board: it keeps small hands busy in the car seat, on a flight, at a cafe table or in a waiting room, without a screen. Felt boards and busy cubes have no volume button, and a battery-free design means nothing to charge before you leave.

  • Car trips and flights: choose something compact that fits in a bag, such as the 10-in-1 travel cube or a felt travel board.
  • Cafes and waiting rooms: a soft felt board or the Quiet Busy Book is easy to use on a lap or small table.
  • Before you go: check that zips, buckles and straps are secure, and keep any detachable pieces in one place so none get lost.

For more detail, read our guides to a travel busy board for toddlers, a portable busy board for a toddler and a travel busy board for a 1 year old.

How to choose a busy board for your toddler

Start with what your child already loves doing, then pick the format that matches.

Turning, pushing and pulling

A busy cube puts a different control on every side, such as gears, buttons and a steering wheel. It suits younger toddlers best. See more Montessori busy cubes and boards.

Zips, buttons and laces

Felt boards and busy books let children practise the fastenings they use when dressing. Explore our felt busy boards.

Switches, lights and sound

Switch boards suit preschoolers who enjoy cause and effect. They are listed for ages 3 and over and use batteries.

Something for every stage

Our busy board range brings every style together, so you can compare them side by side.

What to check before you buy

  • The age on the listing matches your child. Many boards here are listed for ages 3 and over.
  • There are no small parts that can come off, because loose pieces are a choking hazard for children under three.
  • Edges are rounded and every control is firmly fixed.
  • You know whether it needs batteries. Switch, light and music boards do, while cubes and felt boards in this range do not.
  • You are happy to supervise play, especially with zips, straps, buckles and detachable pieces.

Thinking of building your own? Read our guides to making a busy board for a 1 year old or a 2 year old, or browse the DIY busy board ideas guide. Whatever you build, leave out small parts and loose cords.

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Toddler busy board FAQs

What age is a toddler busy board for?

It depends on the product, so follow the age on the listing. In this range, the 10-in-1 Travel Busy Cube is marked 18 months and above, the 22-Activity Cube is listed for 6 months and above, and most boards and busy books are listed for ages 3 to 6. Always supervise play.

What is the best busy board for an 18 month old or 2 year old?

For this age, a battery-free busy cube is usually the easiest place to start. The 10-in-1 Travel Busy Cube is marked 18 months and above, and the 22-Activity Cube is listed for 6 months and above. Most boards, switch boards and felt books in our range are listed for ages 3 and over. Our best busy boards for toddlers guide has more detail.

Which toddler busy board is best for travel?

Choose something compact and battery-free. The 10-in-1 Travel Busy Cube suits children from 18 months, and the felt travel boards suit ages 3 to 6. The Quiet Busy Book is another light option for ages 36 months and above.

Do toddler busy boards need batteries?

Cubes, felt boards and felt busy books in this range are battery-free. Switch, light and music boards are electronic, so check the battery details on each listing. The LED Switch Montessori Busy Board, for example, runs on 2 AAA batteries.

Is a busy board good for a baby?

Only if the age on the label suits your baby. Several boards here are listed for ages 3 and over. For babies, see our baby busy boards and cubes, which lists the age of each option.

Can I make my own toddler busy board?

Yes, as long as every fastening is mounted firmly, edges are sanded and small or detachable parts are left out. Our DIY busy board guide has a full safety checklist.

Do you ship Australia-wide, and what is the return policy?

We ship within Australia only. Orders are usually processed and dispatched within 2 to 4 business days, and standard delivery generally takes about 2 to 4 business days to most destinations. Shipping is calculated at checkout. Unused items in original condition and packaging can be returned within 14 days for an exchange or store credit, and damaged or defective items are replaced or refunded. See our shipping policy and refund policy for full details.

Find a busy board for your toddler

Start with the picks above, or browse the full Busy Board collection to compare every style, with the age listed on each product.

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