Launched to mark the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, the Sagrada Familia set is the largest ever created by toy brand Lego. More about Lego reveals Sagrada Familia set to celebrate Gaudí centenary
UK architecture firms Pearce+, Invisible Studio and Lean Structures have completed the Silk Wood Playscape in Gloucestershire, using oak from the surrounding forest to create "informal, unprogrammed" play structures. More about Woodland playscape in Gloucestershire crafted from surrounding trees
A trio from Seattle have created Tin Can, a landline telephone that allows children to make calls without giving them access to the harmful distractions of a smartphone. More about Tin Can is an old-school phone with modern safety measures for children
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a set of unconventional table tennis tables by architecture studio Exercice. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features "genius" unconventional table tennis equipment
UK-based charity Playrise and architecture studio OMMX have designed a modular, flatpack playground, aimed at restoring the right to play for children in refugee camps and disaster zones. More about Playrise's easy-build playground lets kids be kids even when fleeing war
French architecture studio Exercice has installed four unconventional table tennis tables at a school in Ingré, France, to encourage children to make up their own rules and strategies. More about Quirky table tennis equipment promotes "more creative" play at French school
Dezeen Showroom: Ukrainian brand Babai has released a design-forward table and stool for children that aims to fit seamlessly into playrooms and adult living spaces alike. More about Button table and Stool X by Babai
Designers need to work closely with child development experts when creating AI toys to ensure they help rather than hinder kids' psychological growth, the co-author of a pioneering study has told Dezeen. More about AI toys could stunt emotional development of young children, study warns
Children can dive into an enormous ball pit or dance beneath a shiny UFO at this play space created by fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck for the C-mine creative hub in Genk, Belgium. More about Walter Van Beirendonck designs space-themed playscape for Belgian arts campus
Dezeen Showroom: newborns are cradled in traditionally-crafted, natural materials within Moses baskets by Ukrainian brand Anzy Home. More about Moses baskets by Anzy Home
An adaptive reuse museum in Quito, Ecuador, has debuted a children's exhibition space that centres play and exploration at the core of early childhood development, under the direction of international design studio Morphism. More about Quito museum sets children's play area within historic factory
Toymaker Mattel has released a Barbie with autism, complete with pink noise-cancelling headphones and a clip-on fidget spinner to reflect her sensory needs. More about First autistic Barbie allows "more children to see themselves" in doll
British brand Brightland has worked with design studios Onward and Blond to launch a range of eco-conscious footwear based on scientific research, to support children in their first years of walking. More about Brightland rethinks children's shoes to support development of young feet
Designer Ab Rogers has created a colourful fold-out architecture book for children that showcases the work and ethos of his late father, the British architect Richard Rogers. More about Richard Rogers book teaches kids "the role of buildings in their lives"
Swedish furniture company IKEA has launched a children's furniture and decor collection at a Miami art week installation, informed by play studies the company conducted following the Covid-19 pandemic.
More about IKEA debuts children's collection for "play in the whole home" in Miami
Inspired by the simplicity of walkie talkies, design agency Pentagram has updated tech company Karri's smartphone for kids with new features intended to make communication "as intuitive as possible". More about Pentagram refreshes Karri's screen-free smartphone for kids
Architecture studio Carmody Groarke has added the timber ArtPlay Pavilion to the gardens of the John Soane-designed Dulwich Picture Gallery in south London. More about Carmody Groarke reveals "joyful and low-carbon" children's pavilion alongside Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dezeen Showroom: created by designer Jitrin Jintaprecha for Thai brand Mother Goose, this adaptable solid wood cot can be transformed into a single bed, sofa, low bunk bed and desk. More about Parry cot by Jitrin Jintaprecha for Mother Goose
Design studio Formafantasma has created a picture book for children, exploring humans' relationship to the natural world through a fable-like adventure. More about Formafantasma releases picture book to teach children about the environment
Italian designer Mara Bragagnolo has created a flat-pack furniture collection that can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of children on the autism spectrum. More about Mara Bragagnolo designs puzzle-style furniture for autistic children