Shape sorters

Sorters by pieces, material, and age.

Toddler's hand dropping a triangle block into a wooden shape sorter box with pastel shapes aroundShape sorters
  • 8models tracked
  • $12 to $30price range

All 8 shape sorters

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✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published

By the maker's age label

Grouped by where each maker's age label starts, in the maker's own units.

9 months and up (1)

1 year and up (2)

12 months and up (3)

18 months and up (1)

Shape sorters side by side

Sorted by the start of the maker's age label. Values are as each maker lists them.

ProductAge labelPiecesSizeBatteriesMaterial
Melissa & Doug Take-Along Shape Sorter9+ months–13.5 x 9.75 x 3.75 inchesNoPlastic shapes and a padded carrying case
Yookidoo Shape N Spin Gear Sorter1-3Years––No–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Farm Animal PuzzleAges 12 - 36M––––
Hape Shape Sorting BoxSuitable for 1Y and above45.07 x 5.07 x 5.07 inches–Wood construction (type not named)
Hape Wooden Wonder Shape SorterFrom 12 months7––Plywood, Birch, ABS, PMMA, Chinlon
Infantino Jumbo Shape Sorter12 months +5–––
LeapFrog Spin & Change Apple Shape SorterAges 18-36 months––No85% reclaimed plastic (apple and shape blocks)
Mushie Shape Sorting Box––5.6 x 5.6 x 5.6–food grade PP and ABS plastic (per the maker)

Age labels and small parts

What to look for in shape sorters

The range across every baby toy here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Pieces

The piece count the maker lists.

4middle 57

3 of 8 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

$12.99middle $17.99$30.99

Typical: $16.95 to $17.99. 4 of 8 list it. Lowest price: Shape Sorting Box.

Ask the meadow

Questions about shape sorters

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Why does the age label matter?

Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

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