{"product_id":"stack-sort-crocodile","title":"Stack \u0026 Sort Crocodile","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStack \u0026amp; Sort Crocodile — ten blocks, four shapes, and counting from one to four\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🐊 Sorting, stacking and counting in one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✋ Pegs that make it fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Worth knowing before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is long.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 36.5cm it is a floor or table toy rather than one for the changing bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood is wipe-clean only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a damp cloth, never a soak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat we like about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen blocks in four shapes and four colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne, two, three and four holes, so counting is built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-correcting: each shape only fits its own pegs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA friendly crocodile that stays put on the floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in France, UKCA and CE marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable from 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable from:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 blocks (1 circle, 2 squares, 3 triangles, 4 four-sided blocks) on a crocodile base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5 x 11 x 7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e wood with child-safe paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e UKCA and CE marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speedy Monkey, designed in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe with a damp cloth; do not soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e❓ Frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a one-year-old manage it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 12 months. Speedy Monkey rate it up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36.5cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe with a damp cloth. Do not soak the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for a first birthday or a toddler who loves sorting things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🔢 Which Speedy Monkey stacker or sorter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one first, then the rest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStack \u0026amp; Sort Crocodile\u003c\/strong\u003e — this one. Ten blocks, four shapes, counting from one to four, from 12 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wooden-monkey-family-stacker\"\u003eMonkey Family Stacker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — fifteen rings on five poles, counting from one to five.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wooden-stacking-train\"\u003eWooden Stacking Train\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 19 blocks to build and sort, on a train to pull along.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/house-shape-sorter\"\u003eHouse Shape Sorter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — eight patterned blocks to post through the holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/animal-shape-box\"\u003eAnimal Shape Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small sorter with a chunky fox, teddy, deer and frog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur guides to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/for-the-baby\/stacking-toys-for-babies-real-benefits\"\u003ethe real benefits of stacking toys\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/for-the-baby\/best-toys-for-a-1-year-old\"\u003ethe best toys for a 1 year old\u003c\/a\u003e go into more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult supervision recommended. Check the toy regularly and stop using it if any piece is cracked, splintered or loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ From our family to yours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully chosen products for babies, toddlers and parents. 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