Blocks, blocks, and more blocks. We never get tired of them. No matter how advanced society gets, and no matter how technological some toys are- basic building blocks are always a good place to start. We love the painted wooden block, but these days there are so many other fun choices. Soft blocks for baby are modern and fresh, and with architectural blocks from Haba, kids can build a mini Amsterdam!

Here are our ten favorites.

• Mes Premiers Cubes
from Latitude Enfant, $20.99.
• Skyscraper Blocks from HABA, $37.99
• Dado Cubes - Abstract Stacking Blocks, $29.95.
• Dwell Baby Plush Blocks , $35.00.
• Naef Spiel Wooden Blocks , $150.00.
• Interlocking Woo Blocks from Manhattan Toy, $19.95.
• Irregularly-shaped Arcadia Blocks from Germany , $42.00.
• SoftBlocks made of Eva foam, $22.00.
• notNeutral Wood Block Set, $38.00.
• Water Blocks from from Plan Toys, $24.99.