pretend bricks

[phoenix2010]

I really love the TTS pretend bricks but cant afford them

has anyone found anything similar but cheaper

or do you think cutting up a block of foam might work ?

any ideas welcome , just want to get the children building outside

[BuggsieMoo]

I got some chad valley bricks from Argos for around £70 and my kids love them. I dont know the link but if you search chad valley the picture shows them as quite big xx

[miffy]

Keep an eye on ebay, I got mine from there very cheaply

Miffy xx

[Becci26]

What about using real bricks?

We had smallish ones that had been used as a border in the garden which we had taken up, I had put them in a pile to move. when I had my Pre reg and was talking through my garden ra the inspector asked why I wanted to remove them as the children would enjoy using them etc.
So I have kept them and the kids have enjoyed building/ transporting with them and much cheaper than the pretend ones

[phoenix2010]

I would use real bricks if the children were older , they are only 2 and 3 , so they would be too heavy and potentially they could drop them on toes , scrape legs etc

I cant find the chad valley ones , only plastic giant lego type bricks which isnt really what im looking for

Ill keep an eye on ebay

[singingcactus]

I would use real bricks if the children were older , they are only 2 and 3 , so they would be too heavy and potentially they could drop them on toes , scrape legs etc

I cant find the chad valley ones , only plastic giant lego type bricks which isnt really what im looking for

Ill keep an eye on ebay

A bit of weight and heavy lifting is good for little ones. Don't under estimate them. If I was going to have bricks in my yard then I would definitely prefer to give the kids something with weight and substance rather than foam, lightweight things. Then again, I prefer to go down the real road for everything . I am happy for my 2 year old to use real tools, real glassware, real wherever possible.

[Becci26]

I would use real bricks if the children were older , they are only 2 and 3 , so they would be too heavy and potentially they could drop them on toes , scrape legs etc

That's what I had thought too but ofsted were very keen for me to use them, but as I say they are a bit smaller than normal size bricks so not as heavy.

Hope u find some soon :-)

[phoenix2010]

ok , well I was thinking of the normal sized house bricks but what about the little paving blocks that people have their drives made from I can imagine them picking those up without a problem

I think youve talked me into it

[Becci26]

ok , well I was thinking of the normal sized house bricks but what about the little paving blocks that people have their drives made from I can imagine them picking those up without a problem

I think youve talked me into it

Yes that's what we've got (couldn't think what they were lol!) and they work a treat :-)

[phoenix2010]

no me neither , block paving !!

ill have a look at local garden centre

[phoenix2010]

Ive already got the 12ft carpet tubes which im going to cut down to make ramps and building blocks

and im trying to scrounge some old tyres that i can use as seating , also fill with soil for digging

im trying to create an area in the garden where they can experiment with lots of different materials

[leeanne910]

Thats it now i want bricks

[tashaleee]

Buy Chad Valley Blocks - Mega Pack at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Construction toys.

not sure if link works but if not go to Argos and type in Chad Valley lego and it will bring up in sale - think you need 2 packs though to be worthwhile

[SYLVIA]

I have just looked on wesco bricks and they have sell strong cardboard ones that look quite good. They do have to be stored in the dry though

[gingerjames1]

There is someone selling the tts bricks on ebay £59.99 new. But not sure how that price compares to tts???

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[vickie-marieo]

I have the tts bricks and they were 72 inclusive of the p & P for 25 bricks, so may be a bargain on e-bay (: