With safety and convenience a main concern among parents, it can sometimes seem like there is a lack of kids play activities and structures that meet all of the requirements.
In terms of safety, one central factor is the concern around small parts that could break off and be swallowed or lost. Toys that also fall in line with the minimalist design movement such as the series of colorful inflatable toys from Fatra do well in this case.
In addition to safety and convenience, another main concern of parents is the cleanliness and potential for the spreading of germs, making activities and toys that are easily disinfected particularly interesting. Minimalist play structures with few parts can be easily cleaned, a concern for play areas in public spaces in particular.
25 Modernist Kids Play Activities
From Playful Slotted Carpetscapes to Minimalist Wooden Models:
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Adorable Felt Figurines
Anna Dovgan's Wool Sculptures Are Inspired by Animals and Food
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Design-Centric Toy Bricks (UPDATE)
The LEGO Architecture Set Lets You Make Modern Lofts
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DIY Yoyo Kits
The Modernized Sling-Slang Yoyo is a Fun Homemade Project
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Sophisticated Kids Toys
The Wood and Aluminum Connect Four Game is a Work of Art
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Modular Puzzle Furnishings
Torafu Architects' Dice Furniture Collection is Designed for Kids
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Child Coding Playsets
Cubetto Introduces Programming Basics to Kids with a Robot
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Insect-Examining Toys
Hi-Tech Bug Viewer Encourages Curiosity and Education with Handheld Device
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Sustainable Timber Playgrounds
These Eco-Friendly Rocking Chair Animals are Playful & Attractive
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Energy-Conscious Toys
Eco Monsters Encourage Resourceful and Sustainable Behavior in Children
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Smart Wooden Dolls
Avakai by Vai Kai Brings Technology and Traditional Toys Together
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Playful Slotted Carpetscapes
Pocket Rug Lets You Stash Toys and Create Unique Settings for Games
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Minimalist Handcrafted Toys
The Collectible WOO Toys Represent Different Elements in Nature
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Contemporary Dollhouse Toys
Krista Peel's Unique Dollhouse Reinvents a Traditional Design
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Felt Food Toys
CreationByM Crafts a Diverse Range of Plush and Educational Dishes
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Wooden Robot Toys
Loulou & Tummie Bridges the Gap Between Modern and Vintage Figurines
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Educational Plush Toys
Prismland Encourages Children to Learn About 3D Shapes and Geometry
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Iconic Wooden Models
These Riva Yacht Toy Boats are a Tribute to Five Classic Vehicles
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Oversized Coloring Pages
OMY Design & Play's Giant Coloring Page Provides Hours of Entertainment
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Stenciled Building Block Furniture
Erik Olovsson and Kyuhyung Cho's ROOM Collection is Playful
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Tablet Stamping Blocks
The JouJou Cube Touch is a Modern, Mobile Stamp Pad
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Modernist Rocking Horse Designs
Vondom's Rosinante Concept is a Fresh Take on a Childhood Classic
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Augmented Gaming Storybooks
The Playstation 3 Wonderbook Uses AR to Bring Stories to Life
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Enlightening Inflatable Toys
These Inflatable Toys Are Modern and Complex
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Dress-Up Wooden Dolls
Rock & Pebbles Toys Are Simple and Easy to Customize
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Glow-in-the-Dark Forts
Everest Releases a Children's Playtime Shelter Perfect for the Night
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Ultra-Minimal Arcade Gaming Cabinets
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Video Game-Like Bookcases
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Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
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Sustainable Lightweight Cat Toys
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Collapsible Flatpack Crib Designs
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Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
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Child-Created Playgrounds
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Inconspicuous Pet Furniture
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Meditative Screen-Free Toys
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Color-In Photo Cameras
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Ultra-Modern Bunk Beds
The 'Flexy' Junior Bed by Joao Teixeira is Functional and Fashionable
Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
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Sleek Scandinavian Home Capsules
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Simplistic Fastening Furniture Capsules
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Modern Baby Playpens
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Modular Working Desks
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Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
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Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
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Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Hair Styling Toys
Casdon's Dyson Toys are Child-Friendly Styling Aids
Educational Climate Change Toys
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Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Ultra-Modern Infant Furniture
Nestig Boasts Slick & Modern Infant Furniture That is Also Adaptable
Playful Toy-Like Furniture
The 'Frunchroom' Furniture Collection by Adi Goodrich is Delightful
Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts
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Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Modular Childhood Bed Designs
The Pupupula Kids Rock-Solid Bed System Adapts as Needed
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Kaleidoscopic Kindergarten Buildings
The Tianshui Kindergarten by SAKO Architects is Whimsical
Kids Cookware Collections
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Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
Modular Cat Trees
The PETLIBRO INFINITY Cat Tree Supports Comfort, Relaxation & Play
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Playful Montessori Kindergartens
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Immersive Sports Supplies Stores
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Modern Children's Furniture Brands
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Knotted Wooden Furniture Capsules
Claudio Larcher Designs the New Paco Y Paco Set of Furniture
Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books
Wild Chakra Boassts the Kids' Mindful Coloring & Activity Book
Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars
Anders Hermansen Designs the Grip Car for Teenage Engineering
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Playfully Renovated Homes
This Home Has a Slide, Swings and Rock-Climbing Wall
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Multi-Functional Compact Fitness Tools
The Conceptual CARVE1 Sportsball is Compact & Versatile
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Playful-Focused Polish Homes
Znamy się Designs a New Home in Poland Inspired by Wooden Blocks
Minimalist Barrel-Inspired Saunas
Kairi Eguchi Studio Develops This Stunning, Minimalist Sauna
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture
Koichi Futatsumata Designs the Sand Chair of Minimal Forms
Playfully Designed Air Purifiers
Matteo Ercole Designs the Willy Air Purifier for Children
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Calming Stacking Stone Toys
The Calm Club Relaxing Wooden Stacking Stones are Soothing
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Playful Vibrant Creative Furniture
Dmitry Kozinenko Designs Four Products for Woo Furniture
Town-Like Classroom Designs
Atelier Apeiron Designs the Kindergarten of Museum Forest Building
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
KUNDESIGN's Flow Swing Will Surely Accent Any Outdoor Space
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds
Shezad Dawood Creates the Doha Modern Playground
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs
Koichi Futatsumata's Sand Chair is Comfortable and Chic
Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools
found/Founded Designs the New KNOT Stool with Refreshing Tones
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Easter-Inspired Baby Collections
Magnetic Me's Easter Shop is Filled with Playful Spring Styles
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Handle-Equipped Planter Shelves
The Conceptual Ta’care' Minimalist Plant Shelf is Portable
Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs
Studio Lentala Designs the Rom and Lupa Chairs for Children
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Maternal-Themed Sculptural Cabinets
Adam and Arthur Design the Dynamic Mother and Child Cabinet
Modern Sustainable Living Furniture
Heath Ceramics and Artek Launch the Heath + Artek Collection
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Puzzle-Inspired Modern Dwellings
Gheorghe's Puzzle Link Apartment Features Striking Elements
Toy Block-Inspired Furniture
The Bloc Collection by From: C is Inspired by Nostalgic Elements
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
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Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Young-Artist Graphic Rug Collections
Alf Bärbel Wit Designs the LineLinesLines Collection
Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets
Roee Magdassi Channels Childhood Whimsy for Poventura
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
STEM Subscription Crates
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Dedicated Student Storage Furniture
The Conceptual 'Placo' Kids Furniture Design is Movable
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
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Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Magnetic Building Tiles
'Magna-Tiles' are Magnetic Building Sets That Promote STEM Concepts
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections
URBANCRAFT Debuts the Monochrome Basics Collection
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Miniature Tranquil Garden Playsets
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Multifunctional Building Planks
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Child-Friendly Knife Sets
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Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture
Studio Cober Designs the New Wave Furniture Capsule
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
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Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
School Bus Playsets
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Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting
The Orbe by Nelson Fossey is Sleek and Easily Portable
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
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Family-Focused Disinfectant Lines
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Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
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Pale Yellow Minimal Townhomes
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Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
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Kid's Felt Building Kits
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Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Modern Playground-Inspired Exhibitions
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Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
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Modular Protective Floor Mats
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