The one they keep. Solid wood, since 1795.
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- Solid wood
- No batteries
- Hand-finished
- Ages 1-4
- Montessori-inspired
- Ships 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
The gift they'll have at 18, not another babygro.
A christening present is meant to last. This bundle of three wooden sorters and stackers does exactly that, working differently so your godchild stays curious year after year. Each toy builds real skills: shape recognition, fine motor control, and the quiet confidence of solving it themselves.
You'll feel it the moment you hold one. Weight in the hand. Solid wood. No plastic, no painted-on colours that fade. This is what a toy looks like when it's built to be kept.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What's in the box
Three beautifully finished wooden toys, each designed for independent play and discovery. No assembly, no batteries, ready to play straight away.
Shape Sorter
Wooden box with six geometric shapes in natural wood tones. The child posts each shape through the matching hole, building hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. Works from 12 months.
- ✓ Six shapes to sort
- ✓ Fine motor control
- ✓ 100% solid wood
Stacking Rings
Five graduated wooden rings on a solid wooden post. The child lifts, moves, and stacks in order, learning colour recognition and size progression. A favourite from age 18 months onwards.
- ✓ Five stacking rings
- ✓ Colour recognition
- ✓ Tactile learning
Multi-Sorter
Three wooden pegs with rings and shapes to sort, stack, and move between posts. The child chooses, rearranges, and invents their own games. Grows with them from age 2 to 4.
- ✓ Multiple ways to play
- ✓ Open-ended learning
- ✓ Builds confidence
Perfect gift for any babies' first birthday, Catherine McCulloch
Was £73.99
Montessori Learning Collection: £33.95
While they play
What grows quietly while they play
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Colour recognition
Each ring and shape has a distinct colour. By sorting and stacking, they learn to name and match without being taught.
Problem-solving
The shape has to fit the hole, the ring has to sit on the post. Trying and adjusting builds logical thinking naturally.
Hand-eye coordination
Posting shapes, gripping rings, and balancing stacks all strengthen the tiny muscles and connections needed for writing and drawing later.
Independent thinking
No 'right' way to play. They invent, experiment, and learn to trust their own curiosity and judgment.
What families say about Jaques of London
What other godparents 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.
Unpack and play straight away
No assembly, no batteries. Each toy is ready to go the moment you open the box. The packaging alone makes it feel like the gift it is.
Three toys, three ways to discover
The shape sorter works differently from the stacking rings, which work differently again. Curiosity never runs dry and neither does the play value.
Years of quiet learning
From 12 months to 4 years, each toy teaches something new. Colours, shapes, sequences, confidence. Then passed on or kept as a keepsake.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this bundle, not the plastic version
| Jaques Montessori Learning Collection | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic loses colour, snaps easily |
| Weight and feel | ✅ | ❌ Hollow and lightweight |
| Hand-finished | ✅ | ⚠️ Mass-produced mould marks |
| Passed down or kept | ✅ | ❌ Landfill in a year |
| No paint to chip | ✅ | ❌ Paint flakes with age |
| Quiet play (no batteries) | ✅ | ❌ Beeps and plastic sounds |
| Grows with them | ✅ | ⚠️ Outgrown in months |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Hand-finished
- ✅ No paint to chip
- ✅ No batteries
- ✅ Three play styles
- ✅ Years of use
- ✅ Worth passing on
- ❌ Plastic cracks
- ❌ Hollow and cheap
- ❌ Paint fades fast
- ❌ Beeps constantly
- ❌ Gets boring quick
- ❌ Lasts months
- ❌ Landfill toy
Perfect gift for any babies' first birthday, Catherine McCulloch
Was £73.99
Montessori Learning Collection: £33.95
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions godparents ask
Which one should I choose if they're only 1 year old?
Start with the Shape Sorter. It's designed for 12 months and up, and it builds hand-eye coordination gently. The Stacking Rings arrive next at 18 months, and the Multi-Sorter opens up new play around age 2. That said, all three are in this bundle, so the child has options as they grow. One buyer said it's 'perfect gift for any babies' first birthday', Catherine McCulloch.
Will it still be good at 4 or 5 years old?
Yes. Older toddlers and younger children use these toys differently, inventing their own games and sequences. Many parents tell us their 4-year-olds still choose the wooden sorters over newer plastic toys. The Multi-Sorter in particular grows with them because there's no single 'right' way to play.
How do I know it's genuinely solid wood and not MDF or veneer?
Each toy is hand-finished solid wood. You'll feel the weight and durability the moment you hold it. We back that with a 60-day guarantee, if the quality doesn't meet what you see and feel, returns are straightforward until 31 January 2027. One grandparent wrote: 'Not the usual tat from China', John A.
When will it arrive, and can it come wrapped as a gift?
We ship within 2-3 business days. If you order by 2pm on a weekday, it often arrives the next day. The packaging is part of the gift experience, it's something we've designed to feel special from the moment it lands. Ask about gift wrapping at checkout.
How much does it cost?
The Montessori Learning Collection is £33.95 today (down from £73.99). 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.
Perfect gift for any babies' first birthday, Catherine McCulloch
Was £73.99
Montessori Learning Collection: £33.95
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.
We've been making toys since 1795, and every one is built on the same principle: a child should hold something real. This bundle of wooden sorters and stackers is no different. Solid wood, hand-finished, no paint to chip and no batteries to need. We make toys that teach without trying, that last through siblings and cousins, and that feel like an heirloom the moment you unpack them. That's why godparents and grandparents choose us for christenings and naming days. It's not just a toy. It's the start of something.
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
A christening gift worth keeping
Order by 2pm, arrives within 2-3 days
Was £73.99
£33.95 Save 54%
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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