She stacks, knocks them flat, starts over. No iPad in sight.
or 4 payments of £3.49 with Klarna
🛡️ 30-day full refund, no questions. Fewer than 30 returns from 23,000+ orders.
- Solid wood blocks
- Water-based paint
- Hand-eye coordination
- Fine motor skills
- No batteries
- Ages 1-7
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The toy that actually gets the iPad down from the shelf
Our Classic Building Blocks aren't flashy, they aren't loud, and they don't need charging. What they do is absorb. A 3-year-old with these blocks in front of her will stack, knock down, and rebuild for longer than you'd expect, because there's no screen pulling at her attention.
You get back the 20 minutes. She gets fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and the simple confidence that comes from building something herself.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What's in the box
A set of wooden blocks in bright colours, sized to fit a toddler's grip. Everything your child needs to start building right away.
The blocks
Smooth, solid wood blocks in primary colours. No splinters, no rough edges. Each block is weighted and sized for toddler hands.
- ✓ Solid sustainable wood throughout
- ✓ Water-based, non-toxic paint
- ✓ Smooth finish, hand-sanded
Endless building possibilities
Cubes, rectangles, arches. Your child can stack towers, knock them over, build castles, houses, or whatever she imagines. No instructions, no screens, just blocks.
- ✓ Mix and match any shapes
- ✓ Works solo or with a sibling
- ✓ Lasts through younger siblings
Gift-ready from the moment it arrives
It comes wrapped. The packaging is so good that grandparents ask for a photo before they unwrap it. That detail matters.
- ✓ Signature Jaques packaging
- ✓ Ready to give as-is
- ✓ No plastic to fish through
For ages 1 to 7. Order by 2pm for standard delivery.
Was £22.99
Shape Building Blocks - Shape Blocks for Toddlers: £13.99
While they play
What these blocks quietly teach
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Fine motor skills
Grasping, stacking, and balancing blocks builds hand strength and dexterity. By 4, she'll be able to stack higher than you'd think possible.
Hand-eye coordination
Placing block on block requires precision. She learns to judge distance, angle, and balance without thinking about it.
Spatial reasoning
Building teaches how shapes fit together, how structures balance, and what happens when you change one piece.
Self-expression
No rules, no wrong answers. She builds what she imagines. That kind of open play is where confidence grows.
What families say about Jaques of London
Why parents and grandparents come back
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday
Catherine McCulloch found the right gift for a milestone. So do 23,000+ other parents buying from Jaques.
Worth every penny full price
Manda Monium knows: solid wood costs more than plastic, and it plays for years. That changes the math on cost per year.
Arrived next day, saved Christmas
Leigh Hemmings ordered last-minute and didn't have to panic. That's what reliable delivery promises mean to someone buying on a deadline.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why these blocks are different from the plastic version in the supermarket
| Jaques Shape Building Blocks - Shape Blocks for Toddlers | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic that cracks after two seasons |
| Paint safety | ✅ | ❌ Chemical-based finishes you'd rather not think about |
| Weight and feel | ✅ | ⚠️ Hollow plastic feels cheap in hand |
| Lasts through siblings | ✅ | ❌ Designed to wear out and be replaced |
| Resale value | ✅ | ❌ No one wants secondhand plastic toys |
| What your child learns | ✅ | ⚠️ Plastic has rules, wood has infinite possibilities |
| Screen time pressure | ✅ | ❌ Plastic blocks bore. Wood blocks hold attention. |
- ✅ Solid sustainable wood
- ✅ Water-based, non-toxic paint
- ✅ Hand-sanded smooth
- ✅ Multi-generational play
- ✅ Worth passing on
- ✅ No batteries, no rules
- ✅ Holds attention longer
- ❌ Plastic cracks and splinters
- ❌ Chemical-based finishes
- ❌ Hollow, feels cheap
- ❌ Single-kid lifespan
- ❌ Worthless secondhand
- ❌ Colours fade, pieces go missing
- ❌ Bores in 10 minutes
For ages 1 to 7. Order by 2pm for standard delivery.
Was £22.99
Shape Building Blocks - Shape Blocks for Toddlers: £13.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions from parents buying for their child
Which set is right for my child's age?
This set works from 12 months through 7 years. A 1-year-old will grasp and mouth them safely. A 3-year-old will stack, knock down, and rebuild. A 6-year-old will build detailed structures. If you're buying for a 4th birthday and want one clear recommendation, this is the one.
Is solid wood really worth more than plastic?
Yes. Solid wood blocks weigh more, feel better in hand, and last decades. A set played with for 10 years costs pennies per year. Plastic cracks after two seasons and you replace it. Wood blocks get passed to the next child or to a friend. John A said it best: not the usual tat from China.
How quickly will they arrive?
Order by 2pm and your set arrives during the standard delivery window for your postcode. If you're buying for a birthday coming up, check the exact date at checkout. We include gift packaging, so it arrives ready to wrap or give as-is.
What if my child doesn't love them?
You have 30 days to return them, until 31 January 2027. No questions, no restocking fee. But Karen Pepper's experience is more common: toys that don't break after five minutes of play. They usually stay.
How much does it cost?
The Shape Building Blocks - Shape Blocks for Toddlers is £13.99 today (down from £22.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
For ages 1 to 7. Order by 2pm for standard delivery.
Was £22.99
Shape Building Blocks - Shape Blocks for Toddlers: £13.99
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
In 1795, Jaques made toys by hand in London. That principle hasn't changed. Our Classic Building Blocks are solid wood because we believe what a child holds should feel real. Water-based paint because screens can wait but lungs can't. Hand-finished because a block that's rough tells you something's off. Over 231 years, parents have trusted us to make toys that outlast trends. These blocks are the same reason: something real for hands that are still learning.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
Stop the screen slide.
Start with wood.
Was £22.99
£13.99 Save 39%
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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