The wooden cubes they keep reaching for, month after month
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- No batteries needed
- Ages 12m,5
- Farmyard learning
- Solid wood
- Hand-finished
- Ships in 2,3 days
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
Choosing the right toy for their age doesn't have to be a guessing game
This is the one buying parents and grandparents reach for when they want something that actually holds up. Stack 'N' Learn Cubes aren't flashy, they're just solid wood that does exactly what it promises: keeps tiny hands busy, builds confidence through stacking and sorting, and teaches numbers and farm animals without a single beep.
One set grows with them from 12 months through age 5, and it looks good enough to leave on the shelf. That's why it arrives as a gift, and that's why you're here.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives
Every order ships ready to gift. Unwrap it and play the same day.
6 wooden nesting cubes
Each one smaller than the last, printed with a friendly farm animal (cow, pig, sheep, duck, horse, hen). Solid wood, hand-finished, no rough edges. They stack sky-high or nest flat for tidying.
- ✓ Descending sizes teach spatial learning
- ✓ Each cube shows a number and animal name
- ✓ Smooth finish, safe for mouths and hands
Three ways to play from day one
Stack them into a tower, nest them inside each other, or sort by size. Every child finds their own way. No instructions needed. No mess.
- ✓ Stacking builds hand-eye co-ordination
- ✓ Nesting teaches cause and effect
- ✓ Sorting grows problem-solving skills
Sized for tiny hands from 12 months
The largest cube fits a one-year-old's grip. Light enough for toddler arms, heavy enough to feel real. No plastic, no hollow rattles. Just wood that feels like something worth holding.
- ✓ Largest cube: palm-sized for safe grip
- ✓ Weight teaches physics through play
- ✓ Grows with them through age 5
Buying for a 1st birthday? This is the one.
Was £22.99
Stack 'N' Learn Cubes: £13.60
While they play
What it quietly teaches
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Early words
Farm animal names printed on each cube. Talking through them during play anchors vocabulary without lessons.
Numbers 1,6
Count the cubes as they stack. Natural rhythm, no pressure. Learning happens through repetition and play.
Fine motor skills
Stacking, grasping, and nesting all build hand strength and control. Real progress month to month.
Problem-solving
Figuring out which cube goes where, and why. Foundation for maths and logic later on.
What families say about Jaques of London
Parents and grandparents say
"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.
Orders are gifts, not keepers
The packaging is so thoughtful that half our buyers give this away. It arrives ready to wrap.
Grows with three play stages
Babies mouth and hold. Toddlers stack sky-high. Preschoolers sort by colour and size. One toy, infinite replay.
Batteries, assembly, or guilt
Unbox, play. No charging, no missing parts, no screen time. Just wooden cubes and imagination.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this beats the plastic version
| Jaques Stack 'N' Learn Cubes | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Hollow plastic, breaks after months |
| Weight in hand | ✅ | ❌ Lightweight, feels cheap |
| Finish | ✅ | ⚠️ Painted, flakes with teething |
| Resale or passing down | ✅ | ❌ Worn out by second child |
| Cost per year of play | ✅ | ⚠️ Cheap upfront, gone in two years |
| How it looks on the shelf | ✅ | ❌ Clutter |
| Returns if they hate it | ✅ | ⚠️ 14-day hassle, restocking fees |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Real weight
- ✅ Hand-finished
- ✅ Passes down
- ✅ Better value
- ✅ Looks great
- ✅ 30-day returns
- ❌ Plastic breaks
- ❌ Feels cheap
- ⚠️ Paint flakes
- ❌ Worn out fast
- ⚠️ Money wasted
- ❌ Tacky shelf space
- ⚠️ Hard to return
Buying for a 1st birthday? This is the one.
Was £22.99
Stack 'N' Learn Cubes: £13.60
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions from buyers like you
Is this the right size for a one-year-old?
Yes. The largest cube is palm-sized, designed for a 12-month grip. They'll mouth it safely, hold it, drop it a hundred times. As they grow, stacking and sorting follow naturally. Catherine McCulloch called it 'the perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday' and meant it.
Will it arrive in time for the birthday?
Order by 2pm and it ships the next business day. Most arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. We also offer gift-wrap at checkout, so it's ready to hand over. Leigh Hemmings said it 'arrived next day, saved Christmas', that's the speed we aim for every order.
Is it worth the price when plastic stacking toys cost half as much?
Manda Monium said 'worth every penny full price', and here's why: solid wood costs more to source and finish, but it lasts years, not months. One set plays from 12 months to age 5, then passes to a younger sibling or cousin. Heirloom toys work out to pennies per year. The plastic version is gone before the warranty expires.
How do I know this won't be cheap or break easily?
Each cube is hand-finished solid wood, not the usual tat from China (John A's words exactly). The weight in your hand tells you it's real. Karen Pepper noted 'toys that don't break after five minutes of play', that's the standard here. If it doesn't feel right, 30-day returns, no fuss.
How much does it cost?
The Stack 'N' Learn Cubes is £13.60 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.
Buying for a 1st birthday? This is the one.
Was £22.99
Stack 'N' Learn Cubes: £13.60
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 of London began making games that outlast trends. Two centuries later, we still start with wood, not shortcuts. Stack 'N' Learn Cubes carry that lineage: solid construction, hand-finished detail, and the kind of quietness that lets a child's imagination lead. We make toys that parents feel good giving, and that survive a sibling's birthday. That's what Jaques has always meant.
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
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Was £22.99
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