Mega blocks vs duplo

[namasteak]

For an 18 month old? How many should I get?

Going to take advantage of the Target sale.!

[cincodemayo]

Duplo for sure.

[thebreakfastclub]

We have both. Mega blocks are simple and easier for little ones to do alone, imo. I feel like DS asks for more help and involvement with his duplos.

[karinothing]

I like mega blocks for 18 months. I like Duplo for 3. Maybe 2.5. DS is harder to pry apart.

[namasteak]

I am willing to buy a small amount of mega bloks and then upgrade to duplo so he can have them for independent play when baby comes. Thanks for the advice!

[NandaB]

We have both and the kids play with them in different ways. (they are 4 and 2) mega bloks were easier for them to use independently earlier, but duplos definitely will last longer, and really for an 18 month old unless they are building a "tall tall tower" (a favorite at our house) you're helping anyway, ya know?

[nomad]

Duplos can be used with Legos, so have much better staying power. We found Quatros on Craigslist, Lego only made the a couple years. I think they are about the size of megablok and can be used with Duplos. If you can find the Quatros I highly recommend getting those if you think your little one is too little for Duplos. We found megablox just didn't stay together as well.