14 best haba baby blocks

• A wonderful introduction to blocks for babies aged 6 months and up. Includes 12 pieces and and comes in 6 basic colors: 2 yellow, 2 orange, 2 green, 2 red, 2 blue and 2 purple.
• Baby's First Blocks by HABA are the perfect introduction to the basics of stacking and building. Recommended for ages 6 Months and up.
• The easy-to-grasp wooden cubes measure 1.5" x 1.5" x 1.5".
• For HABA responsibility is written in capital letters. Made of solid beech wood that comes from sustainable forestry in Germany.
• When applying colors, we use multiple layers of water-based, solvent-free lacquers making the surface extremely resistant to wear and tear allowing the toy to be taken from the hand to the mouth.

User questions & answers

Question:	are they made in China
Answer:	No-- I actually returned these bc the paint started coming off. I got some unfinished wood blocks that had a jojoba and beeswax finish.
Question:	are there little chimes or bells inside of them
Answer:	Each cube is 1.5"x1.5x1.5"
Question:	Do they come with a bag for storage
Answer:	It is 0-9 numbers. You will have to use the 1 and 0 to make 10.
Question:	How long is the cube
Answer:	They do have little holes in them. It's what allows them to squeak when you squeeze them.

Product features

For HABA responsibility is written in capital letters

Set of 12 blocks, made of solid beech wood that comes from sustainable forestry in Germany. Colored with a non toxic water based stain.

Design and quality “Made in Germany”

Materials and suppliers

Product description

This fabric block set is perfect for baby's first blocks! Not only do each vibrant and colorful block make a different sound but they are also super soft! Your child will love pushing, grabbing and stacking these!

• This fabric block set is perfect for baby's first blocks. Each cube measures 3" x 3", has a different color, patten and texture and makes its own unique sound.
• This STEM toy fosters learning as children push, grab, stack and even notice their reflection in the mirror.
• Winner of the Parent's Choice Approved Award, this toy is machine washable on cold. Suitable for babies aged 6 months and up.
• Made of a cotton/polyester blend, these foam filled cubes are super soft so babies can delight not only in stacking, but also in tossing and dropping with no risk of getting hurt.
• Comes packaged in a practical clear bag that can be reused for storage.

User questions & answers

Question:	where is it made
Answer:	nope, they are just little wooden blocks....my girl loved stacking them

Product description

Perk up your ears! A lot of different sounds can be heard. Squeaking, clacking, rattling, tinkering.. each cube awaits with a different acoustic effect. In this way, early perception and musicality are fostered. Contents: 6 discovery blocks with different acoustic effects. Pieces made of solid beech wood and colored with a non-toxic water based stain.

• Squeaking, clacking, rattling, tinkering.. each cube awaits with a different acoustic effect. In this way, early perception and musicality are fostered.
• Little sound explorers will really enjoy themselves playing with the discovery blocks and revel in the thrill of creating their own sounds and acoustic experiments.
• Contents: 6 discovery blocks with different acoustic effects. Each cube measures 1.75" x 1.75" x 1.75". Suitable for ages 12 months and up.
• Double award winner! The Baby Maternity Magazine Toy of the Year 2014, and The Bump - Best of Baby 2012
• Parents will feel confident knowing it is made at our home factory in Germany of solid beech wood and colored with a non-toxic water-based stain.

User questions & answers

Question:	What size is each block
Answer:	The HABA Happy Quartett is designed in Germany and made in China.
Question:	Where is this product manufactured? it says "made in germany" but other haba toys very specifically say designed in germany and manufactured in china
Answer:	No. They are made in Germany. From my experience, only the Haba bath and Haba soft toys are made in China. The wooden Haba toys are pretty much all made in Germany.

• This 102 piece extra large starter set from HABA is suitable for beginner to expert architects ages 1 - 8 years.
• Shapes are in standard measurements 1.75" x 1.75" and compatible with all building systems from HABA including My First Ball Track, Marble Runs and Dominos.
• Contents Include: 16 square blocks, 14 rectangular blocks, 16 slats, 8 triangles, 4 bridges, 10 columns, 34 special building blocks.
• For HABA responsibility is written in capital letters. Made of solid, natural, untreated beech wood that comes from sustainable forestry in Germany.
• Blocks have be proven to help children learn spatial reasoning and help foster a healthy imagination.

User questions & answers

Question:	Anyone know, the columns in this set, is round columns or half coloumn. Thanks
Answer:	I think they are made in Germany, they are wonderful, they are strong and well made. My three boys play with them almost everyday and they still look new!
Question:	I'd like to get this set, along with Haba's Middle Eastern and Little Amsterdam block sets. Will they all work together size-wise
Answer:	"The basic building block is the 4x4x4 cm cube. All the other shapes are derived from this. The triangular block, for example, is the cube diagonally divided. The rectangles and columns are either two, three, or several times the length of the cube. This means the various shapes easily combine while building." That is the description from the booklet that came with the blocks. The largest rectangular blocks are 12x4x4 cm and 16x2x4 cm. The smallest rectangular block is 4x4x2 cm. The smallest dimension used is the cylinder that is 2cm diameter by 4cm length. There are so many different shapes in this set. I hope this helps.
Question:	Are these made in Germany or in China
Answer:	I only looked quickly before passing it on to the actual recipient, but I would say no more that 2" square.
Question:	What are the dimensions of the largest blocks and the smallest blocks
Answer:	This product is manufactured in Germany just as the title indicates. Any HABA product that says "Made in Germany" is manufactured there. HABA has introduced a comparable line of lower priced wooden toys as an alternative to many of their "made in Germany" items. From the manufacturer: "HABA maintains a wholly owned facility in China. Our employees regularly visit and inspect our partner suppliers and hold them to the highest quality standards and working conditions. Prior to market placement, the safety of the materials, the engineering process, the mechanical endurance testing and the actual use of our products are all tested and documented by independent, third party testing institutes. " The German items are still produced and available for sale, but the lower price points are attractive to many as well. This particular item is definitely Made in Germany and does not have an alternate offering.

Product features

Play is Essential

Little wooden blocks first became an established feature of nurseries more than 150 years ago. Children's fascination with cubes, rectangles and triangles is just as intense today as it was in great grandpa's days. As adults, our responsibility to expose them to these types of toys is more important than ever! Building blocks enable children to fashion their own worlds - because they are an especially creative toy.

Building with System

The basic building block is the 4 x 4 x 4 cm cube. All the other shapes are derived from this. The triangular block, for example, is the cube diagonally divided. The rectangles and columns are either two, three or several times the length of the cube. This symmetry means the various shapes easily combine while building.

How does a cube taste?

At around one year old, your child will explore the building blocks with all its senses. What do they taste like and what sounds do they make? Made of beech wood from sustainable forestry in Germany, HABA blocks are an heirloom toy that last for generations.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Stacking blocks is the start of building. The actual building process is more important to children than the finished structure. i.e. children will constantly demolish in order to rebuild.

How do two blocks stand up on edge?

It all depends on statistics. With time, children learn where and how they have to support these blocks. Their buildings begin to obey the laws of gravity. At first the structures may look like piles. With time, children begin to refine them .

Beginning Architecture

Block-style Building. Initially, children construct compact rows without gaps.

Beginning Architecture

Gaps allow the distance between blocks to become greater.

Beginning Architecture

Bridging. This way, children earn to include gaps and then to bridge two blocks with a third.

Beginning Architecture

Up and Down the Stairs. Two pillars bear the imposing flight of steps. A block on the steps acts as counterweight.

How a City is Built

Bonded Brickwork. Here we show everything that belongs in a big city. These walls for instance are laid with bonded brickwork to make them more stable. Children are quick to grasp the principle of bonding their blocks

How a City is Built

Walls with Corners can be built using shaped blocks and columns. The corner angles can be changed any which way.

How a City is Built

Windows can be incorporated into walls in many ways. As straightforward rectangles, with roman arches or with pointed arches a la Notre-Dame. Architecture can be as easy as pie.

How a City is Built

Doors and Gates. Anyone planning an opening in a wall should make sure its sides are the correct distance apart for the top stone to perfectly fit.

Product description

Your child is sure to love the Discovery Blocks! The six brightly colored wooden blocks have a variety of different effects: rattle, push button, mirror, rotating ball, colored plexiglass, and a kaleidoscope! This gives even more creative freedom to the little builders and helps develop coordination and motor skills. This set can be combined with other HABA block sets to create even larger playscapes! Made in Germany from sustainable beech wood. The bright, vibrant colors are a non-toxic, water-based stain. Winner of The Bump's Best of Baby 2012 Award. The Discovery Blocks are recommended for ages 12 months and up.

• Each colorful wooden block has it's own little secret: The yellow block has a bell, red a mirror, blue a kaleidoscope, orange a rattling ball, green a yellow plexiglass and blue a red push button.
• The unique effects give even more creative freedom to the little builders and help develop coordination and motor skills.
• Each block measures 1.75" x 1.75" x 1.75". This classic heirloom quality toy is Recommended for ages 12 months and up.
• This set can be combined with other HABA block sets to create even larger playscapes! Winner of The Bump's Best of Baby 2012 Award.
• Made in Germany from sustainable beech wood. The bright, vibrant colors are a non-toxic, water-based stain.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the paint wear/come off? I have the Haba Triangles and the paint has worn off and is sometimes on my child's clothing
Answer:	I had them for my daughter from about 9 months to 2.5yrs.
Question:	Is this made by Haba
Answer:	Excellent quality... a keepsake treasure gift. My grandson loves building all sorts of different buildings.
Question:	what age are these recommended for
Answer:	All HABA Block sets and building systems can be combined as they are all in standard measurement (1 3/4 x 1 3/4). The HABA Master builder sets (historic buildings), including the Middle Eastern set have smaller pieces but they are still standard measurement.

Product description

Diversity in form and color are the basis of this enjoyable arranging game for players of all ages. When correctly combined, the colorful wooden blocks of the Chromatix 3D arranging game produce eight equally sized cubes. All blocks can be arranged and stacked in many different ways to create fascinating shapes. For independent play or for arranging and stacking according to the templates provided. Material: beech. Dimensions: cubes L 1.6 x W 1.6 x H 1.6“.

• This unique 19 piece block set offers a ton of play value in a tiny box! The 19 piece set gets its name from the variations of colors along the chromatic plane.
• The pieces are designed to build eight equally-sized cubes measuring 1.6" per side. The set includes ten double-sided template cards with 3 degrees of difficulty to show the depth of options for you to build.
• Please note: This set is small, (largest block measures 1.6"L x 1.6" W x 1.6" H). This makes for a perfect executive desk gift! Also great for travel or small spaces. Stores away nicely in sturdy cardboard box.
• This set is Made in Germany from sustainably grown beechwood grown less than 150km from the factory. The box measures 9.1" x 5.9" x 2.4". Suitable for ages 3+ but challenging and fun for all ages.
• At HABA, children's safety is our #1 priority. Along with using 100% non-toxic stains HABA toys are rigorously tested according to European and American testing standards for toys.

• Children are going to love bending, moving, and grasping this fun and developmentally enhancing clutching toy that is threaded on elastic.
• This charming clutching toy measures approximately 3.5" in diameter and makes a great gender neutral gift-idea for babies ages 6 months and up.
• For HABA responsibility is written in capital letters. The natural colored wooden beads are made of beech wood that comes from sustainable forestry in Germany. Three plastic rings move and rattle when shaken about.
• The colored rods are made from HABAform, a naturally occurring organic material made from 100% renewable resources. developed in cooperation with a company from southern Germany. HABAform allows for unique shapes in production and passes all US and European Safety Standards
• When applying colors, we use multiple layers of water-based, solvent-free lacquers making the surface extremely resistant to wear and tear allowing the toy to be taken from the hand to the mouth safely for teething babies.

User questions & answers

Question:	What are the smallest rings made out of? Plastic
Answer:	Their website says made in Denmark.
Question:	Where is it manufactured
Answer:	Yes, those Danish don’t mess around.
Question:	What's holding the pieces together? Is it some sort of elastic string? (worried about issues reported for the Krigerling toy caused by such design
Answer:	No, it’s just the typical plastic stacking cup.
Question:	what are the black spots on the wood in the picture
Answer:	Their website says bpa, pvc and phthalate Fred! I got them a few week ago and they are super cute and unique!

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At HABA, safety for our children is the #1 concern

In order to design and produce safe wooden toys HABA has had to make adjustments to the wood used in certain pieces; specifically clutching toys with sharp curves. We’ve learned with experience and testing that the heavily curved pieces are just too susceptible to breakage. As the clutching toy is used more and more and gets wetter (with more saliva) the probability increases. So in order to continue to make beautiful curved pieces HABA has developed a special material called HABAForm.

Design and quality “Made in Germany”

“What do your children‘s inventors actually do?” That’s a question we often get asked at HABA. The answer is simple - they think and tinker, design and discard, draw sketches and build models and they do all that with a good dose of creativity and a keen sense of what children need.

But they’re not alone; instead they’re in constant contact with construction and quality specialists - which materials are safe for children? How big do the balls have to be?

Every year, our German inventors develop around 500 new games and toys for children. While production has expanded to several countries, ALL of our wooden clutching toys (Color Pyramid Included) are Made in Germany.

Materials & Suppliers

• We use woods from sustainable forestry in Germany in the production of all of our wooden clutching toys.
• All paints are water-based and solvent-free. For decades, we have been working together with German supply partners to only use first-class stains, varnishes and print colors.
• Materials for toys that we don’t produce in Bad Rodach are checked and monitored in Germany in their unproces-sed form (e.g. paints in liquid form)

For baby toys we also check whether they fulfill the requirements of the GS mark. GS stands for “Geprüfte Sicherheit” or “tested safety” and means that the products are voluntarily and continually tested by the manufacturer.

HABA's Toys comply with all US and European Safety Standards for toys

HABA toys are tested for all applicable European and American safety standards by an accredited 3rd party testing institute. Independently we carry out the following tests:

• Submersion tests for testing the resistance of all individual parts with subsequent tensile test.
• Impact and fall tests
• Tests for flammability, saliva and sweat-proofness
• We also use special stencils to check whether small parts can be swallowed by children under three years, and we check the string lengths of pull-along animals etc.

Tests are good, but experience is better.

Things that are obvious in everyday life also stand true for toys. No test logos or regulations can replace a guardian‘s alertness! For example, please note the information on recommended ages: a safe toy for a child over three years can still be unsafe for a younger one.

Parents and children have treasured our toys as trusty companions for 70 years. We want them to always be able to trust HABA in the future too, so that’s why we’re always adapting our toys to meet the most up-to-date regulations and guidelines. We are also continually optimising technology and our production processes.

• Mix, match, and arrange leaves and flowers any way you like. 26 piece set Includes base board, 8 stems/dowels, 6 flower blocks, 2 leaf blocks and 9 stem decorations.
• The stems fit loosely into the flower bed, which adds an extra dimension of play over stacking sets with fixed pegs. Strengthens motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Children can choose from a flower pot, ring or leaf to stabilize each plant at the base.
• A tulip, sunflower, zinnia, geranium, and more - this pegging game is full of fun for your little gardener. Vibrantly colored, chunky pieces are perfect for little hands to grasp. A great way to teach your kids about flowers and introduce the basic parts of plants.
• Base board measures 8.5 x 4.25 inches. Made of Beech Wood and treated with water-based paints. Suitable for ages 18 Months and up.
• For over 80 years HABA has been committed to creating innovative, quality toys that foster creativity and development in all ages. At HABA, children's safety is our #1 priority. Along with using 100% non-toxic paints and stains HABA toys are rigorously tested according to European and American testing standards for toys.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this toy completely non toxic
Answer:	HABA toys are all designed in Germany and while some are made in Germany, many are manufactured in China yes. What I like about the European toy manufacturers though is that they have to comply to EU standards for toy safety which are far more stringent than that of the US. The US standards are determined by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a Federally funded organization that over sees all consumer products not just toys. They are chronically under funded, under staffed and not immune to lobbying efforts. Consequently not "All made in China" is the same. When manufacturers are very strict of their own quality and impose high standards through strict guidelines for and inspections of manufacturing facilities the product is of superior quality.I am not associated with HABA in anyway. I am independent business owner that runs an online toy library (Toy-Yo), for well-crafted educational toys and I personally conduct a lot of research into the quality of toys that goes on our site. HABA is one of my favorite brands and our customers love it as well. I vet them thoroughly.
Question:	Are all of them really wobbly
Answer:	The paint has never worn off from the blocks - for us at least. Both my boys have played heavily with these blocks throughout their young years. I bought these blocks back in 2008. I don't know if Haba is using a different kind of paint now, or if you just got a flukey faulty toy. I'm surprised to hear paint wore off of a Haba toy. They have a stellar reputation for superb quality with their toys.
Question:	Is this toy made in Germany? I have heard that HABA is sadly moving toward actually manufacturing their toys in China
Answer:	Yes - at least they were when I bought them!

Product features

Mix and match the pieces to encourage creativity & motor skills!

Promote STEM skills early on!

Appealing and Appropriate for a Wide Range of Ages

Product description

Your little one can stack their way to a fantasy land with our FantaStack Blocks. This set includes 26 wooden pieces in crazy colors, designed in even crazier shapes including two prism triangles, allowing your child to build all sorts of scenes.

HABA is a German company with a long history of deep commitment to high-quality design, safety and social & environmental responsibility. This item is designed in Germany and made with strict care in China. Our employees regularly visit and inspect our partner suppliers and hold them to the highest quality standards and working conditions. Prior to market placement, the safety of the materials, the engineering process, the mechanical endurance testing and the actual use of our products are all tested and documented by independent, third party testing institutes.

• Children, get ready to stack your way to a fantasy land! Children love using the "step" block as an entrance to their newest creation.
• This set includes 26 wooden pieces in crazy colors, designed in even crazier shapes including two prism triangles, allowing your child to build all sorts of scenes.
• Cube dimensions: 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". Packaged in a closed box. Encourages creativity, color and shape recognition and imagination.
• This building set is recommended for children ages 18 Months and up and is compatible with other HABA block sets.
• This item is made in China.

• Features brightly colored wooden pieces securely fastened together with a unique, tested elastic band design that allows for the pieces to be moved freely around to create different shapes.
• This rainbow colored wooden clutching toy measures 3.75" x 3.75" and is a wonderful gender-neutral idea for babies ages 6 months and up.
• For HABA responsibility is written in capital letters. Made of beech wood that comes from sustainable forestry in Germany.rom the hand to the mouth.
• When applying colors, we use multiple layers of water-based, solvent-free lacquers making the surface extremely resistant to wear and tear allowing the toy to be taken from the hand to the mouth.

User questions & answers

Question:	How do I clean this toy
Answer:	The toy is made to the highest German and EU standards which I believe are higher than those required in the US.
Question:	Is it made in China
Answer:	My granddaughter sucks and chews on her toy without leaving stains or marks.
Question:	Does this toy meet the US lead standards
Answer:	Yes, all items by HABA including this one are free from toxins including but not limited to: BPA, phthalates, PVC, flame retardants and water repellent chemicals. You can learn more about their materials and safety here: http://www.habausa.com/safety/ They also publish and make available all certificates of compliance on every one of their products, which can be accessed here. These documents detail which toy testing requirements each toy must meet and pass to be sold in the US and Europe. http://www.haba.de/en_US/coc
Question:	Does the stain come off easily when sucked or chewed on? My 9 month old is teething and has ruined some other wooden toys we have
Answer:	The wooden stems all tend to be somewhat wobbly, but they don’t fall over. Actually, the various colorful wooden rings and “vases” in the set can be dropped down the stems before adding the flower, and that steadies them. This is a beautiful, well-made set made to last, though I confess that I seem to enjoy them more than the kiddos do.

Product features

Design and quality “Made in Germany”

Materials and suppliers

• This baby ball features 8 diverse sections that are easy for baby to grasp - perfect for tossing and rolling, encouraging tummy time and crawling games.
• Visual Stimulation – Contrasting colors and diverse patterns aid baby’s brain development.
• Sensory Development – The varying textures of these baby learning toys grab their attention and help develop their sense of touch.
• Auditory Discovery – Babies learn cause and effect by creating crinkly and rattling sounds with these infant toys.
• These baby toys measure 6” in diameter. Made of polyester, velour, mesh fabric, corduroy and tricot fabric. Ages 6 months and up.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this machine washable? How do I dry it
Answer:	It is a sensory ball, all excep one or two colors are textured/crinkled.
Question:	Can this be dried in a dryer
Answer:	This item is made in China
Question:	Which color crinkles
Answer:	I would suggest using pacifier cleaning wipes.
Question:	where is it made
Answer:	No, all wooden HABA Clutching toys for infants are made in HABA's home factory in Bad Rodach, Germany. They are made from solid beech wood and colored with a non-toxic water based stain.

Product features

HABA on the outside means quality on the inside

It is reflected in everything we do – and have done for 80 years. The HABA Family of Companies is in its third generation today – and the small family business from back then has grown into a modern, internationally active family company headquartered in Bad Rodach, Germany.

HABA accompanies children on their journey through life with games and toys that challenge, encourage and, above all, bring a lot of joy. We develop and produce high-quality products for children and their families in an energy and resource preserving manner at all stages of the value chain. We achieve this on the one hand through highly efficient processes and production methods and on the other thanks to highly motivated employees, for whom the idea of quality is also firmly anchored in their thinking and actions.

• Young architects can build and engineer many delightful towers with these colorful building blocks. The varying features, shapes and designs stimulate creativity and are perfect for little explorers.
• Contents include 21 Uniquely shaped wooden blocks treated with a non-toxic water based stain.
• Cube dimensions: 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". Packaged in a closed box.
• HABA's Mod Blocks make a great compliment to all other block sets from HABA.
• Suitable for ages 18 months and up.

User questions & answers

Question:	Made is germany
Answer:	i wash and dry it
Question:	Is there a Made in Germany alternative for this set? Thank you
Answer:	Yes, on a low setting.

Product features

Building Blocks are an elemental toy

Little wooden blocks first became an established feature of nurseries and kindergartens more than 150 years ago. Children's fascination with cubes, rectangles and triangles is just as intense today as it was in great grandpa's days. The endless opportunities to combine play and fun with learning are the features to which building blocks owe their lasting appeal.

Give your child time and space to build things and you will be amazed at the imaginative outcome!

As children build different structures they are working on S-T-E-M skills. Getting each one to stack just right or fit together really makes them think about shapes and gasp… MATH! Don’t you love when they think they are playing but really they are learning too?

Using blocks develops both hand and mind.

Building blocks enable children to fashion their own worlds because they are an especially creative toy. Stacking blocks is the start of building. The actual building process is more important to children than the finished structure. i.e.children will constantly demolish in order to rebuild. Blocks help to advance both motor and brain functions.

• This Large 60 piece starter set from HABA is suitable for beginner to expert architects ages 1 - 8 years.
• Contents include: 8 square blocks, 14 rectangular blocks, 16 slats, 8 triangles, 4 bridges, 6 Columns, 4 special building blocks and sturdy fabric carrying tote.
• Shapes are in standard measurements 1.75" x 1.75" and compatible with all building systems from HABA.
• For HABA responsibility is written in capital letters. Made of solid, natural, untreated beech wood that comes from sustainable forestry in Germany.
• Blocks have be proven to help children learn spatial reasoning and help foster a healthy imagination.

User questions & answers

Question:	Hi, are these blocks lacquered? I tend to like them as natural as possible. Thank you
Answer:	This set does come with a bag as well. I like the blocks. Well made!
Question:	Are the x's and o's included? The appear on the box but not on the picture of blocks
Answer:	I'm not sure how you define large but my 2 year old grandson plays with them. it can be a starter set or used on its own - I can't remember how many pieces it had in it but it was quite a few. Hope this helps!
Question:	The starter set comes with a bag, does this one also
Answer:	These blocks are designed in Germany and made with strict care in China. If you are looking for a set of colored blocks that is made in Germany, some good choices are HABA's colored blocks #1076, Fantasy Blocks #2297 or Cordoba blocks #3560.
Question:	are the Haba basic building blocks large starter set unit blocks
Answer:	There is a very similar HABA item called Building Blocks Color Joy #302157 which is made in Germany. Unfortunately, that set is not distributed in the United States.

Product features

Play is Essential

Little wooden blocks first became an established feature of nurseries more than 150 years ago. Children's fascination with cubes, rectangles and triangles is just as intense today as it was in great grandpa's days. As adults, our responsibility to expose them to these types of toys is more important than ever! Building blocks enable children to fashion their own worlds - because they are an especially creative toy.

Building with System

The basic building block is the 4 x 4 x 4 cm cube. All the other shapes are derived from this. The triangular block, for example, is the cube diagonally divided. The rectangles and columns are either two, three or several times the length of the cube. This symmetry means the various shapes easily combine while building.

How does a cube taste?

At around one year old, your child will explore the building blocks with all its senses. What do they taste like and what sounds do they make? Made of beech wood from sustainable forestry in Germany, HABA blocks are an heirloom toy that last for generations.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Stacking blocks is the start of building. The actual building process is more important to children than the finished structure. i.e. children will constantly demolish in order to rebuild.

How do two blocks stand up on edge?

It all depends on statistics. With time, children learn where and how they have to support these blocks. Their buildings begin to obey the laws of gravity. At first the structures may look like piles. With time, children begin to refine them .

Beginning Architecture

Block-style Building. Initially, children construct compact rows without gaps.

Beginning Architecture

Gaps allow the distance between blocks to become greater.

Beginning Architecture

Bridging. This way, children earn to include gaps and then to bridge two blocks with a third.

Beginning Architecture

Up and Down the Stairs. Two pillars bear the imposing flight of steps. A block on the steps acts as counterweight.

How a City is Built

Bonded Brickwork. Here we show everything that belongs in a big city. These walls for instance are laid with bonded brickwork to make them more stable. Children are quick to grasp the principle of bonding their blocks

How a City is Built

Walls with Corners can be built using shaped blocks and columns. The corner angles can be changed any which way.

How a City is Built

Windows can be incorporated into walls in many ways. As straightforward rectangles, with roman arches or with pointed arches a la Notre-Dame. Architecture can be as easy as pie.

How a City is Built

Doors and Gates. Anyone planning an opening in a wall should make sure its sides are the correct distance apart for the top stone to perfectly fit.

• This wooden rattle, teether and clutching toy features a small bell in the center with primary colored wooden oval blocks that are threaded on elastic, allowing them to twist around independently.
• A delightful gender neutral, keepsake baby toy suitable for babies ages 6 months and up.
• Measures 3.75" in diameter. Made of beech wood from sustainable forestry in Germany.
• HABA wooden clutching toys are treated with multiple layers of water-based stains that penetrate into the wood, followed by a clear protective coating making them totally safe for teething babies.
• At HABA, children's safety is our #1 priority. Along with using 100% non-toxic stains HABA toys are rigorously tested according to European and American testing standards for toys.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this made in china
Answer:	Yes it’s wood, no plastic. The colored ovals twist. My daughter stills plays with this toy. I think Haba is a great brand
Question:	Do all the colored ovals on the outside spin around, or are they stationary
Answer:	Yes. It is just the soft jingling from one bell. It's not too loud. It is perfect. We have one and I have given 3 as baby shower gifts and they have all sounded the same. I highly recommend this.
Question:	Is this wood? Are there plastic parts
Answer:	No they are not. They are made beautifully! Super smooth and sturdy. I bough these for my daughter almost 5 yea ago and they are still beautiful! Totally worth the price!
Question:	can you hear the bell on this
Answer:	I bought mine in September, and the set didn't include the Xs and Os.

Product features

HABA Rattles, Teethers & Clutches Oh My!

Our love of children is obvious. It can be seen every time we hold one of our products in our hands, or give it to a child. We love what we do, and we give you our word; For as long as there are children, we will continue being passionate about developing children’s toys and games, and distributing them around the world. What you receive from HABA is always 100 percent full of love, in other words “from HABA with love”!

HABA on the outside means quality on the inside

It is reflected in everything we do – and have done for 80 years. The HABA Family of Companies is in its third generation today – and the small family business from back then has grown into a modern, internationally active family company headquartered in Bad Rodach, Germany.

HABA accompanies children on their journey through life with games and toys that challenge, encourage and, above all, bring a lot of joy. We develop and produce high-quality products for children and their families in an energy and resource preserving manner at all stages of the value chain. We achieve this on the one hand through highly efficient processes and production methods and on the other thanks to highly motivated employees, for whom the idea of quality is also firmly anchored in their thinking and actions.