Best Budget-Friendly: Personalized Name Puzzle with Engraving by Busy Puzzle

We love giving a handmade gift at a baby shower or holidays—there’s something magical about it! And one of our favorites is a wood name puzzle that’s personalized. After looking at several options and getting suggestions from our readers, we think name puzzle as the best bet for most folks. 

Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Good craftsmanship.

• Very cute.

• Wood letters have pegs for grasping.

• Affordable.

• Wood stand for display is available as an accessory.

What Needs Work

• Everything is extra—the base price is just for one to three letters. 

• Make sure knobs are secure. If they fall off, they can be a choking hazard. Or just skip the knobs all together!

Best Puzzle For Toddlers: Montessori Toys World Map Puzzle

Ok, this puzzle is more challenging than the name puzzle recommended above . . . but a nice gift for toddlers or older kids. We loved the overall aesthetic and craftsmanship.

What We Liked

• Looks nice.

• Challenging for toddlers to complete!

• Made in Lithuania.

• Eco-friendly, all wood toy.

What Needs Work

• Pricey.

Best Customizable Puzzle: BusyPuzzle Name Puzzle with Pegs

We loved all the custom options with this puzzle—in addition to the child’s name, you can add one of 22 additional elements such as a heart, star, plane, cloud and more. That’s more customization than other puzzles we researched.  

What We Liked

• Lightweight.

• 18 color schemes.

• 22 additional puzzle elements for more customization!

• Affordable.

• Makes for a nice gift.

What Needs Work

• Can get pricey if you add extras and a stand. On the other hand, that’s what makes this puzzle so unique—the ability to change the background and more.

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