In recent years, minimalism has become increasingly popular. As consumers, we are more frequently questioning our choices and moving away from the mindset that more means better – functionality becomes more significant. This also affects the choice of items we surround our children with. Parents want toys to be multifunctional, grow with the child, and bring joy for many years. It is also important that they have a positive impact on the child's development. Of course, not everything a child plays with has to educate them.

However, it's important to remember that providing proper stimulation during play supports a child's correct cognitive development. In this way, we utilize the time when the brain is most sensitive. It's worth mentioning "neuroplasticity". This is the ability of the human brain to change, which is induced by external factors, i.e., stimulation. Contemporary research proves that the brain is plastic throughout life, which is very good news, as it means that through appropriate actions, we can have a real impact on its functioning. Of course, the greatest plasticity of the brain occurs during the period of the most intense human development. Therefore, it is crucial for children to have the opportunity to stimulate it in the right way, thereby improving its functioning, which will have a huge impact on their entire life.

Auditory, visual, and motor memory, spatial thinking, creativity, logical thinking, and understanding cause-and-effect relationships – can be easily practiced during everyday play. Far more important than having a huge number of expensive educational toys is the ingenuity and awareness of the parent, who knows that play is an extremely important time in children's lives.