Grimm’s 3 In a Boat

It is a small wooden toy made up of a boat base and pieces that children stack, rock and rearrange. Grimm's describes it as a wonderful first set for small children learning to stack. The rounded boat shape rocks gently, which adds a playful element beyond simple stacking and keeps little ones engaged.

The set contains 4 wooden pieces, including the boat, and stands about 13cm high when assembled. The small number of parts keeps the toy manageable for little ones learning to stack, and it makes the set easy to pack into a bag so you can bring it along when travelling.

Stacking and balancing the pieces encourages hand eye coordination and fine motor control as toddlers learn to line up and release each part. Rocking the boat adds cause and effect play, and the open shape invites children to invent their own little scenes, keeping them busy and engaged for a good while.

Grimm's recommends the 3 In a Boat for toddlers aged roughly 1 to 3 years. It suits children who are just starting to grasp, stack and sort, and the chunky pieces are sized for small hands. Supervise younger toddlers during play as you would with any small wooden toy.

The pieces are made from lime wood and coloured with a non-toxic water based colour stain. The wood is smooth and tactile, and the stain lets the grain show through. Each piece is finished by hand, so small differences between sets are normal and reflect the handmade nature of the toy.

Yes. Grimm's suggests it works especially well alongside the Stacking Water and Rolling Boats, so the pieces combine into larger water and boat themed scenes. You can find more compatible stacking and sorting toys in our /collections/grimms-stacking-sorting collection.