Stack & Sort Crocodile

Stack & Sort Crocodile — ten blocks, four shapes, and counting from one to four

A long wooden crocodile with four sets of pegs along his back, and ten coloured blocks to sort and stack on them: one circle, two squares, three triangles and four four-sided blocks. Each shape has a different number of holes, from one to four, so it only fits the right pegs. 36.5 x 11 x 7cm, from 12 months, designed in France by Speedy Monkey.

🐊 Sorting, stacking and counting in one

The crocodile does three jobs. A one-year-old matches shapes to pegs. A slightly older toddler notices that the circle has one hole, the square two, the triangle three and the last shape four, and that there is one circle, two squares, three triangles and four of the last. By then the stacks are a staircase from one to four, which is counting a child can see and touch.

✋ Pegs that make it fair

Because each shape has its own number of holes, a block will only sit on its own pegs. That makes it self-correcting: a toddler can tell straight away whether they have got it right, without a grown-up stepping in.

⚠️ Worth knowing before you buy

• It is long. At 36.5cm it is a floor or table toy rather than one for the changing bag.
• Wood is wipe-clean only. Use a damp cloth, never a soak.

What we like about it

• Ten blocks in four shapes and four colours
• One, two, three and four holes, so counting is built in
• Self-correcting: each shape only fits its own pegs
• A friendly crocodile that stays put on the floor
• Designed in France, UKCA and CE marked
• Suitable from 12 months

Specification

• Suitable from: 12 months
• Pieces: 10 blocks (1 circle, 2 squares, 3 triangles, 4 four-sided blocks) on a crocodile base
• Size: 36.5 x 11 x 7cm
• Material: wood with child-safe paint
• Safety: UKCA and CE marked
• Brand: Speedy Monkey, designed in France
• Care: wipe with a damp cloth; do not soak

❓ Frequently asked questions

Will a one-year-old manage it?
Yes, though not all at once. At first they will pull the blocks off and put them on wherever they like. Matching shapes comes next, and counting the holes comes later, which is why it lasts until around three.

What age is it for?
From 12 months. Speedy Monkey rate it up to 3 years.

How big is it?
36.5cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm tall.

How do I clean it?
Wipe with a damp cloth. Do not soak the wood.

Is it a good gift?
Yes, for a first birthday or a toddler who loves sorting things.

🔢 Which Speedy Monkey stacker or sorter?

This one first, then the rest:

• Stack & Sort Crocodile — this one. Ten blocks, four shapes, counting from one to four, from 12 months.
• Monkey Family Stacker — fifteen rings on five poles, counting from one to five.
• Wooden Stacking Train — 19 blocks to build and sort, on a train to pull along.
• House Shape Sorter — eight patterned blocks to post through the holes.
• Animal Shape Box — a small sorter with a chunky fox, teddy, deer and frog.

Our guides to the real benefits of stacking toys and the best toys for a 1 year old go into more detail.

Safety information

Adult supervision recommended. Check the toy regularly and stop using it if any piece is cracked, splintered or loose.

❤️ From our family to yours

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