Freddy is a lucky boy! His latest toy for review from John Crane is their beautifully crafted Stack-Up from the Branching Out range. The ten large size wooden cubes, featuring colourful wild animal designs, stack up to an impressive 104cm tall tower. Perfect for floor play and for developing hand-eye co-ordination. The cubes are numbered 1-10 so they are perfect for early counting skills. When not in use they neatly nest together for easy storage.
As with all John Crane's toys, the wood comes from replenishable sources from Rubber Trees that have reached the end of their natural cycle, making them environmentally friendly. The Stack-Up cubes are recommended for ages 18 months and over. Here is our video review of how Freddy got on with Stack-Up!
This is a lovely toy. The characters are very cute and appealing and the counting element helps develop early number skills. The tower stands impressively high and it was very tempting for Freddy to kick over! He loved exploring the cubes, building them up, knocking them down and fitting smaller ones into bigger ones. They certainly tested his dexterity and his hand-eye co-ordination. As he gets older I can see the Stack-Ups playing a bigger role in his learning, whilst remaining a very appealing and fun activity.
I think Stack-Ups are absolutely lovely. They are robust, sturdy, colourful and big! The fact that they nest together for storage is brilliant. I'd highly recommend them!
You can buy Stack-Up from Amazon for £25.49 with free UK delivery.