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Puzzles & Toys for Kids

Liana at age 2

Our Story

LillyDilly Creations was inspired by our daughter, Liana Dilini (“LillyDilly”), who showed an immense love for making jigsaw puzzles at age 2. She enjoyed the challenge of getting all the puzzle pieces together to fit correctly, in order to make the picture whole. She beamed with pride and joy after her mission was accomplished. We also loved our puzzle playtime with Liana - it was filled with joy, laughter, and loads of hugs and kisses!

While Liana relished her playtime with the wide array of puzzles we purchased on Amazon and in-stores, as parents, we struggled to find a way to store all the puzzle boards and its pieces effectively. None of purchased puzzles came with a storage box, and inevitably, puzzle pieces went missing. Liana was understandably unmotivated to play with the puzzles that had missing pieces, and they eventually got tossed in the recycling bin.

This gave rise to the launching of LillyDilly Creations, where we commit to creating fun, engaging, and beautifully designed puzzles and educational toys for children, and do so with the parents and mess-free homes in mind!

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At this time we are thrilled to launch our first product - The 2-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle with the Storage Box. Liana’s love for animals and travel experiences inspired the wild animals and elephant family (herd) puzzle themes. Please take a look below - we hope that you will love the puzzle set and place an order for your own child, or get it as the perfect gift for the next kid’s birthday! They are sure to love it, and so will the parents who aspire to keep toys organized in their homes!

With much love and gratitude,

Hari, Kanchi, Liana (5yrs), and Mila (1.5yrs)

Product Launch:

The 2-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Set with the Storage Box

Things we love about it:

  • Vibrant & Beautiful Colors

  • Fantistic Wooden Box for Easy Storage & Portability

  • Educational & Hands-On Fun (No Screens)

  • 2-in-1 Value Pack

  • High Quality, Splint Free, & Durable Wood

  • Colorfully Packaged Box (Great for Gifts)

Benefits of Jigsaw Puzzles on Child Development:

  • Patience

    Making a jigsaw puzzle builds patience as kids must work through one puzzle piece at a time, correct any mistakes made, and get to the end goal. This builds patience and grit!

  • Self-Confidence

    Making a puzzle takes time and effort. A completed puzzle can serve as a symbol of achievement for kids, boosting a sense of competence, worth, and pride. They also learn an important lesson: they can do hard things!

  • Problem Solving Skills

    Making a jigsaw puzzle involves looking for patterns, thinking critically, making logical choices, as well as finding solutions through trial and error. Kids with problem-solving skills manage their feelings, have creative thinking, and persevere until they find a solution.

  • Visual Perceptual Skills

    Our eyes send large amounts of information to our brains to process every single second. Visual perceptual skills involve the ability to organize and interpret the information that is seen through the eyes and make sense out of it.

  • Concentration

    When doing a puzzle, kids have to concentrate on the piece in front of them and how it fits into the puzzle. They also have to sustain attention for a perioid of time (until the end goal is achieved). Repeatedly pushing the attention span will lead to overall improved concentration over time.

  • Hand-Eye Coordination

    Making a jigsaw puzzle involves the hands and the eyes working together to complete the task. Good hand-eye coordination allows kids to perform other functions like catching a ball or tying a shoelace.

  • Finger Strength/Fine Motor Skills

    As children handle the puzzle pieces, they strengthen their finger muscles. They have to pick them up, turn them, and hold them carefully to join them together.

  • Family Bonding

    While jigsaw puzzles are a great solo activity for kids, working together is a great way to strengthen the family bond, build teamwork, and communication skills, all while having a great time. When families come together to solve jigsaws (away from screens), they’re spending good amounts of quality time together.

    See the FAQ section for some tips on how to foster family bonding through puzzle play!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What is included in this product?

This is a beautifully crafted wooden jigsaw puzzle set that includes several things:

  • Two exquisite 24-piece puzzles; one is a wild animals theme, and the other is elephant family (herd) theme.

  • Each puzzle comes with a wooden tray upon which the puzzle can be built upon.

  • It includes a high quality wooden storage box where both puzzles can be stored together and carried with ease.

  • The puzzle is packaged in a colorful gift-ready box.

Since both puzzles are stored in the wooden box, how can the kids/parents tell which pieces belong to which puzzle?

Each individual puzzle piece is numbered with a “1” or “2” on the back, making it easy for anyone to differentiate between the two puzzles (see the product launch video above). So feel free to throw them all in the storage box for a quick and easy clean up!

Unfortunately many puzzles do not include a reference card for kids to guide their puzzle making. Does this product come with a reference card?

Yes, absolutely! The removable lid of the wooden storage box contains a colorful image of both puzzles. This was specifically designed to serve as a reference for kids when they build the puzzle.

How are puzzles beneficial for kids’ development?

Jigsaw puzzles have long been known to have a positive impact on children’s development in numerous ways. When working on puzzles, one engages both sides of the brain, giving the brain a real mental workout. Research has pointed out that puzzles can can help foster:

  • patience

  • problem solving skills

  • self-confidence

  • visual perception skills

  • concentration

  • hand eye coordination

  • finger strength

  • independent play

We also love that it can promote family bonding when played together in harmony.

How can I use jigsaw puzzles to promote parent bonding with the child?

Making jigsaw puzzles is a fantastic activity that can promote the child-parent bond. Here are some tips:

  • Keep TV, phones, iPads away; be fully present with your child.

  • Follow the child’s lead. Kids love to showcase their skills to parents, and if they get stuck, parents can be right there to offer support.

  • Use a kind and encouraging tone of voice during the play. It’s also a great opportunity to show affection - so don’t hesitate to give those hugs and kisses when sitting beside your child!

  • Important: Do not criticize the child for any mistakes made or if they display any feelings of frustration/anger.

    • Instead, validate the feelings, remind them that they are still learning to make jigsaw puzzles, and that mistakes are a great opportunity to learn and grow. e.g. “We all make mistakes and get it wrong sometimes - let’s work together and solve this puzzle!” “Solving puzzles can be hard, but let’s keep at it;” “I’m here to help you, let’s see if we can find the elephant’s tail!”

    • Emphasize that, the more they do the puzzles, the better they will get at it.

    • Praise them for their effort and their willingness to keep trying (and not give up) on solving the puzzle. e.g. “I really love how you are working so hard to solve this puzzle! You got this!” “I see that you are not giving up! Way to go!”

With these tips in mind, parents can help create a safe and fun environment for the child and also ensure that everyone has a great time!

Where can I buy this product, and can I provide feedback?

This 2-in-1 jigsaw puzzle is currently available on Amazon. Please click the Amazon button below, go to the Amazon app, or the URL, and search for “wooden puzzles with storage box.” You will find it there. We would love to get your feedback - so please be sure to write a review on Amazon. It is so appreciated!

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