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Skip the flimsy stuff. These DIY wooden ride-on toys are sturdy, fun to build, and your kids will actually enjoy playing with them. Free plans make it easy. I built this DIY Outdoor Riding Toy for ...

The simplest toys are usually the most fun for children, and this DIY toy car racetrack is no exception. It will only take about a half hour to build, but it will provide hours and hours of fun for ...

Building wood toys is a classic hobby. This step-by-step wood and wire maze design builds easy wooden toys to make for gifts. Toward the end of the first year of life, a child climbs up on two feet ...

We’re especially sweet on the smooth, chunky curves of this adorable owl puzzle ($35); an elephant seesaw toy that lets kids learn about balance ($18); and several nifty building toys. Is it a barn, a ...

It’s hard to imagine a more perfect subject for a homemade toy than a tug boat. Working tug boats look just like toys as they tow long barges or push huge commercial liners into moorings. My design ...

Fidget toys can help children and adults with anxiety, ADHD and other stress-related triggers. Here's how to make your own fidget toys at home. Hedy Phillips CNET Contributor Hedy Phillips is a ...

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