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BALANCING CACTUS
Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 4 customer ratings
(4 customer reviews)
$45.90
An excellent STEM aid and an original balancing play concept from PlanToys.
Helps early learners get a hands-on experience of real Physics principles such as Balance, Weight Distribution, and Centre of Gravity. Players take turns growing the cactus by adding the wooden bulbs to its base. These bulbs come in varying sizes and weights: placing one in an unstrategic location might just cause the entire cactus to topple!
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Categories 3 YEARS, 4 & 5 YEARS, 6 - 7 YEARS, ACADEMIC PLAY, AWARD WINNERS, EARLY DEVELOPMENT, FINE MOTOR SKILLS, FIRST PUZZLES & GAMES, JUST IN, PLANTOYS, PLAY, STEM / STEAM AIDS, THE BETTER GIFT GUIDE
Brand
Brand
PlanToys
RECOMMENDED AGE
RECOMMENDED AGE
3 years & up
KEY FEATURES
KEY FEATURES
PRODUCT DETAILS
• Crafted from chemical-free, kiln-dried solid rubber wood
• Coloured with non-toxic, water-based dyes
• Assembled with formaldehyde-free E-Zero Glue
• Complies with and exceeds the strict safety standards set by EN-71 (EU) & ASTM (US)
• Smoothly rounded contours and edges, with no sharp corners
PRODUCT CONTENTS
• 1 trunk base
• 18 cactus branches
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
• Product Size: 6 x 9 cm (size of trunk)
• Packaging Size: 18.8 x 7.5 x 18.8 cm
PRODUCT CARE & SAFETY
• Gently wipe down with warm water & cloth when necessary.
• Air dry until all sides and surfaces are completely dry.
• Do not soak in water.
• Do not use any cleaning chemicals, including (but not limited to) disinfectant sprays, detergents, surface cleaners, wood sprays, dishwashing liquid, and/or non baby-safe wipes or soaps. They may leave toxic residue and leech when mouthed on.
• Do not leave for extended periods under direct sunlight as it will cause cracking and fading over time.
• To prevent the growth of mould, refrain from storing in areas that are subject to poor ventilation or prone to higher humidity levels, such as (but not limited to) the storeroom, bathroom, kitchen, and/or laundry area.
AWARDS
AWARDS
• German Design Prize – Winner (DE)
• Good Toy Award Japan – Winner (JP)
• Good Toy Award Thailand – Winner (TH)
To find out more about these Awards, click HERE.
ABOUT THE BRAND
ABOUT THE BRAND
PLANTOYS is testament that it is possible to maintain Imagination, Play Value, and Superior Quality Standards – all while steadfastly following a path of Environmental and Social responsibility. By constantly pushing boundaries in its innovation processes, it passes on the spirit of Sustainable Play through its ideas, culture, design process, and various methods of Reducing, Reusing & Recycling – resulting in meticulously designed toys that are not just interactive, fun, and flexible; but also responsive to the needs of both our Children and the Environment.
Click HERE to learn more about PLANTOYS.
Reviews
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Joshua
We bought these for my kids, and they’re simply fantastic. I appreciate the build quality, and they are made of wood, so they aren’t as prone to breaking under the duress all children’s toys seem to experience at one point or another.
James
great educational toy for teaching problem solving.
Offwego
The girls were immediately drawn to it and on the first try, they were building with it. It took them some practice to figure out how to push the pieces in all the way and I had to hold the base still for them, but it didn’t take long and they had created their own little “cacti”. Since then (we’ve had it about a month now), they play with it every day. They sit together and stack pieces. They say “Uh oh” when it falls over and then start again. They bite on the pieces, throw them, step on them, and stuff them under the couch, but the Balancing Cactus still looks like new. I love it and think it’s a great toy!
Ashley
My daughter is a 18 months and I worried this might be to much for her, but she actually does really well with it. The holes in the base, and little cactus parts aren’t to bulky or to small. She quickly figured out how to stack them after watching me do it. She cracked up when they fell over and seems to like playing with it. The parts are small, which is why this toy is only played with when supervised. Plus my daughter is mostly out of the putting everything in her mouth phase