Description
Our wooden bead loop and stacker toy brings two classic early games together on one small, sturdy base, finished in the cheerful Wild Wonders design. A curved yellow metal wire loop rises from a round teal base. It carries a run of painted and natural wooden beads in orange, yellow, teal and plain wood, which slide from one end to the other. Beside it stands a wooden peg for the stacking pieces: a natural wood ring, a coral ring and a chunky wooden block decorated with a friendly teal elephant with an orange ear and a white tusk. It is a mini size, 11cm across and 14.3cm tall, and weighs 0.205KG, so it sits neatly on a play mat or a low table.
It suits play at home, in a nursery, a playroom or on the sitting room floor. Children can push the beads along the loop, lift the rings and the elephant block off the peg and stack them back on again. It is a lovely way to practise fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The mix of round beads, flat rings and the elephant block helps with shape and colour recognition, with plenty to chat about as they play. Because the loop is fixed into the base, the beads stay on their track while little hands work at them.
The base, beads and stacking pieces are all wood, some painted in soft, bright colours and some left in their natural grain, and the loop is metal. The wide round base gives it a steady footing on a flat surface. To keep it looking fresh, wipe the wood with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away rather than soaking it, as is good practice for painted wood. It makes a cheerful gift, and between play sessions it looks charming on a nursery shelf alongside other wooden toys.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Base & beads & stacking pieces: wood; wire loop: metal |
| Length |
11cm |
| Width |
11cm |
| Height |
14.3cm |
| Weight |
0.205KG |
| Warnings |
Suitable for children aged 12 months+. |
Frequently Asked
What is the bead loop and stacker toy made of?
The base, the beads and the stacking pieces are all wood, and the curved loop the beads travel along is metal.
How big is it?
It is a mini size, 11cm across and 14.3cm tall. It weighs 0.205KG, so it fits easily on a play mat or a low table.
What colours is it?
The round base is teal and the wire loop is yellow. The beads are orange, yellow, teal and natural wood, with a coral ring, a natural wood ring and a teal elephant on the block.
How do children play with it?
The beads slide along the fixed wire loop. The two rings and the elephant block lift off a wooden peg and stack back on again.
How should I clean it?
Wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away rather than soaking or washing it in water, as is good practice for painted wood.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes, its friendly elephant, bright colours and two games in one make it a cheerful gift, and it looks lovely on a shelf between play sessions.