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Can plastic building-block toy sets help children develop important skills?

Adults and children alike enjoy constructing, displaying, and playing with building block sets. They are an especially desirable gift for children because they help develop motor skills, imagination, and role-play scenarios. Sets come in a variety of adventures including transportation, animals, school, occupations, outer space, and more to suit any child’s interests.

How do I clean my child’s plastic building block pieces?

The best way to clean your child’s building blocks is by hand with warm water, a soft cloth or sponge, a mild detergent, and air drying. It is important not to expose the pieces to high heat or direct sunlight as extreme conditions can weaken the plastic or change the shape or color of the blocks. Manufacturers advise against putting them in a hot dishwasher or washing machine.

What can I do if I lost pieces or the instruction manual to my building set?

Given that many of the building sets require hundreds of steps for completion, having all the pieces and the instruction manual are crucial to completing the job. If you have misplaced blocks or the manual that came in your set, check online. Manufacturers of the kits have made their manuals available in electronic format on their websites, and you can acquire individual spare pieces at various places online.