{"product_id":"grow-baby-shape-sorter","title":"Grow Baby Shape Sorter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grow Baby Shape Sorter is a wooden shape sorter that gives little ones one of their first hands-on problem-solving toys: match each piece to its matching opening, post it through, and start again. Made in Cape Town from quality beechwood and finished in soft shades of pink, it invites your child to explore shape and colour matching while they turn, line up and drop each piece into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, this is a self-correcting posting toy — a piece only fits when it's oriented correctly, so your child gets immediate, physical feedback from the toy itself. That makes it an easy invitation for independent play, while also being a natural moment for you to sit alongside, name the shapes and colours, and take turns together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the play looks like\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith six wooden pieces to sort, the challenge sits nicely at the early end of shape sorting — enough variety to keep it interesting without so many similar shapes that it becomes frustrating. As your child works out which piece goes where, they get to practise a whole cluster of skills through play:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating and aligning pieces to fit each opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching by shape and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual discrimination — telling one shape from another\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning and problem-solving as they work out what goes where\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing both hands together to hold, turn and post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are opportunities to explore and repeat, rather than guaranteed outcomes — and passing the sorter back and forth, or sorting alongside a sibling, adds a gentle social layer of sharing and taking turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThoughtfully made\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sorter is made from sustainably sourced beechwood and finished with non-toxic paint, with a warm, home-friendly look that suits a nursery or play space. Even the packaging is recycled — a considered touch from a South African made brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe with a damp cloth and dry. Do not immerse the sorter in water, as the wood will expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Grow Baby Shape Sorter is a great option for parents who:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a first shape- and colour-matching toy for a child from around 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer wooden, non-toxic toys with a calm, natural finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike open-ended, repeatable play their child can return to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy sitting alongside their child to name shapes and take turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may not be the best fit if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a younger baby who is still mostly mouthing toys — this set is graded for 12 months and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre looking for an electronic sorter with sound or light feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this shape sorter is intended for ages 12 months and up. As with any toy that has small, mouthable pieces, keep an eye on play, especially in mixed-age homes where a younger sibling may reach the pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Baby","offers":[{"title":"Bebe Pure","offer_id":47282214928561,"sku":"GRB-SHPS-BP","price":379.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"On Safari","offer_id":47282214961329,"sku":"GRB-SHPS-SF","price":389.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9559\/4673\/files\/grow-baby-shape-sorter-1.jpg?v=1784528398","url":"https:\/\/pandylane.com\/products\/grow-baby-shape-sorter","provider":"Pandylane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}