Looking for a way to keep children entertained indoors on rainy afternoons and cold winter days? We have just the thing: the colourful stacking stones from Stapelstein®. Their versatility inspires even the youngest children and helps develop motor skills along the way. Even better, the sturdy balancing stones are now available in two new sizes – for even more fun indoors and out. The new Stapelstein versions are called "Grow" and "Mini", and they are now available online exclusively from us.
Even more ways to play with the new Stapelstein stones:
- Meet the new members of the Stapelstein family
- Active play in limited space
- Stapelstein stones encourage creativity and imagination
- Playing with colour
- Combining active play and learning
- Sustainable and safe
- Exclusive Connox edition
- A great gift for parents and families
- FAQ – common questions about Stapelstein stones
Meet the new members of the Stapelstein family
The Stapelstein Original Grow has a diameter of 54.32 cm and is 24.44 cm high. That makes it twice the size of the classic version, and it can hold the weight of 15 nursery-age children – a full 300 kg! Now there's a challenging idea for a game. Despite its size, the Grow is a lightweight at just 1,374 g.
The Stapelstein Original Mini is exactly half the size of the classic: 13.58 cm in diameter and 6.1 cm high – just right for little hands. Small as it is, it can still hold 80 kg and weighs a featherlight 24 g. Next to the Grow, the Mini looks incredibly sweet. And the little stones fit easily into a holiday bag for fun and games while you're away.
Two new sizes mean lots and lots of new ideas for play, little adventures and big moments of wonder ...
Active days – tired children in the evening
Indoors in particular, it can be a challenge to satisfy children's natural urge to move. Stapelstein stones make it easy to encourage movement, even in small spaces. The new sizes add extra dimensions – for example, for building obstacle courses in compact rooms. Balancing, hopping and climbing become possible even in the living room – safely. Children can also use the stones as obstacles to jump over or balance on. The larger Grow can be used as a seesaw or spinning seat. This way, children can let off steam without needing a whole playground.
Stapelstein stones encourage creativity and imagination
Stapelstein stones aren't just for active play – they are also a fantastic way to encourage children's creativity and imagination. There are no fixed rules about what to do with them. Today they might be a castle or a drum, tomorrow a bridge over an imaginary river and the day after that part of a maze. Children can stack and combine the colourful stones and keep creating new worlds to play in.
The two new sizes, Grow and Mini, expand the possibilities here too. A hat, a bowl for little treasures, a pot for cooked chestnuts – Mini can be anything! A stool, a boat, a bathtub for a doll – Grow can be anything too. As far as the imagination reaches.
For parents, this means hours of independent play without complicated instructions or countless small parts. The stones adapt to your child's imagination and offer endless possibilities for free play.
Playing with colour
There's a reason why Stapelstein stones – the classic, Grow and Mini – come in so many bright colours. Children love colour. Colours are also stimulating and offer all kinds of opportunities for play and learning. Let children stack by colour, build towers in a set colour sequence or sort small items from their room into the matching coloured stones.
Combining active play and learning
Many parents want toys that are not only fun but also support physical and cognitive development. Stapelstein stones make exactly that possible. Balancing and climbing train children's motor skills and sense of balance. At the same time, they learn about colours, proportions and the principles of layering and stability – all through play.
Adjust the level of difficulty by stacking the stones to different heights or adding stones of different sizes to varied obstacle courses. This helps your child's concentration as well as their coordination.
Sustainable and safe
Like the classic version, Grow and Mini are made from sustainable material, which makes them an environmentally friendly choice. They are made of a sturdy, lightweight material that can be used both indoors and outdoors. They are also designed with safety in mind: if they tip over or fall, nothing breaks, and there are no sharp edges for children to hurt themselves on.
The stones are also water-repellent and therefore easy to clean – a real advantage when younger children are playing with them. Speaking of little ones: the stones are bite-resistant, too. A thoroughly well thought-out toy that your children will enjoy for a long time.
Exclusive Connox edition
In addition to the new "Grow" and "Mini" sizes, there is now also a new colour version available only from Connox. This exclusive colour edition comprises a set of three in Super Confetti, Violet and Mint.
A great gift for parents and families
If you're looking for a gift that combines active play, creativity and sustainable design, Stapelstein stones are an excellent choice. They let children let off steam indoors while creating imaginative worlds to play in – with no batteries, no noise and no complicated set-up.
For parents, this means less screen time, more movement and hours of play – all in a small space. For children, the balancing stones offer countless adventures they can enjoy again and again.
FAQ – common questions about Stapelstein stones
1. What are Stapelstein stones?
Stapelstein stones are versatile, sturdy and colourful building elements made of lightweight plastic and designed especially for children. They encourage motor development, creativity and balance through play, as they can be stacked, balanced on or used as toys in countless ways.
2. What age are Stapelstein stones suitable for?
Stapelstein stones are suitable for children aged one and over. They are designed to be safe and easy for young children to handle, while their versatility and robustness also make them fun for older children and adults. The small Mini version is designed especially for little hands.
3. What are Stapelstein stones made of?
Stapelstein stones are made of EPP (expanded polypropylene). This material is not only extremely light and robust but also environmentally friendly, as it is 100% recyclable and free from harmful substances.
4. What are the benefits of Stapelstein stones?
Stapelstein stones support children's motor skills and creativity in many ways. They help develop balance, coordination and spatial awareness. They also allow free, imaginative play without fixed rules.
5. Are Stapelstein stones safe for children?
Yes, Stapelstein stones are designed with children's safety in mind. They are free from harmful substances, have no sharp edges and are made of a lightweight material that reduces the risk of injury if a child accidentally falls. Their stability and non-slip surface make them well suited to children's play. As with any toy, young children should play under supervision.
6. Where can Stapelstein stones be used?
Stapelstein stones can be used both indoors and outdoors. They are waterproof and easy to clean, which makes them ideal for the garden, the children's room or even the bathroom.
7. How many Stapelstein stones do you need?
The number of stones depends on the type of play and the number of children. A set of 3 to 6 stones is enough for many ways to play. The more stones you have, the more creative and complex the structures can become.
8. How do you care for Stapelstein stones?
Stapelstein stones are very easy to care for. Simply wipe them with a damp cloth or rinse them under running water. As they are waterproof and UV-resistant, they can easily be used and cleaned outdoors.
9. Are there different versions of Stapelstein stones?
Yes, Stapelstein stones come in a range of colours and sets, so you can create your own combinations. New additions are the alternative sizes Stapelstein Original Grow (twice the size of the classic) and Mini (half the size of the classic). There are also balance boards designed specifically to train balance even more intensively.
10. Where can I buy Stapelstein stones?
Stapelstein stones are available from many online shops and specialist toy and children's stores. The Stapelstein Original Grow and Mini sizes are available online exclusively from Connox, as is the exclusive Connox colour edition.
