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Description Plus

Elevate everyday play with the Stapelstein® Original. Sustainably crafted in Germany from eco-friendly foam, our innovative design is durable, strong and also lightweight and water-resistant, making it perfect for open-ended play and child-led learning. Stack, spin, climb – whichever way your family uses it, the Stapelstein® Original inspires endless adventure.

Product details Plus

What’s included

  • 1 Original element

Dimensions

Stapelstein® Original:

  • Height: 4.72 in
  • Diameter: 10.83 in

Ages

  • 1-99
  • Fun for the whole family!

Weight

Stapelstein® Original:

  • Weighs 0.4 lbs
  • Supports up to 396 lbs

Care instructions

  • Easy to clean – repels stains
  • Use water and soap, and wipe
Material Plus

Made from eco-friendly, resource-saving EPP (expandable polypropylene) with ZERO toxins, pollutants, or harmful additives

  • 100% recyclable
  • Odorless, durable, and non-porous
  • Tested by a certified third party agency in the EU for safety and quality
  • Made in Germany
  • Certified for quality, design, and promotion of childhood development

Outdoor use

Stapelstein®-elements are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Please note: They are not designed for long-term outdoor storage. Prolonged direct sunlight exposure can lead to discoloration and material fatigue. To maintain the durability of your elements, store them in a dry and shaded place, protected from UV rays and weather influences.

Shipping & returns Plus

Shipping is calculated at check out.

*Shipping fees apply to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. See shipping terms.

Try it, risk-free: If your family isn’t in love with Stapelstein®, you can easily return your purchase and receive a refund. See refund policy.

Safety Plus

Children’s safety is our #1 priority.

That’s why all of our products are:

  • Free from sharp corners or edges

Non-slip

Play safely
Use a level, non-slip surface when balancing or building obstacle courses with Stapelstein®.

We recommend stacking a maximum of 3 elements for climbing.

All Stapelstein® products are waterproof but don’t serve as a floatation device. Young children must be supervised when playing in the water.

Pointed objects like scissors, stones, knives, nails, wire, or teeth can leave permanent marks on the elements. Severe damage may affect stability.

How to play Plus

The good news: there is no right or wrong when it comes to using Stapelstein® elements. Watch and experience first-hand how children let their imagination run wild.

Adults like to use Stapelstein® elements as a step bench, yoga block and much more.

Discover many more ways to play with the Stapelstein® elements.

The only limit is your own imagination

Gone are the days of single-use toys that kids quickly grow out of (and end up in the trash). Bring more moments of playful movement, creativity, and joy to your home.

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  • 4 stars: 4 (1%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 3 (1%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Malory
Need more color options :)

We LOVE our stepping stones! We have had rainbow set plus 2 balance boards for 8 months, and just added the pastel set + super warm! As a repeat customer, I hope you’ll add more limited editions or multicolor options in USA, and consider not marking up limited editions quite so much!

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Sadie
Just get it

So much better to invest in an open ended toy than a bunch of smaller/cheaper things you have to constantly store and pick up. These look great in my home, and are constantly played with from my baby to my 8 year old and my husband!!!

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Stephie
Kids were delighted with shock at how cool

My daughters 8 and my son is 10 and I have been wanting to get these for them for quite a while. I finally got them and have them to them a
Couple weeks before Christmas to hold them over and they have been using them almost all day every day . To stand on, sit, climb , play , my daughter calls it her stepping stools and loves all the colors. She’s the pastel and my son is the vibrant colors and they love them so much and stack them in so may fun ways with different colors . These even hold
My weight as the
Mom they are so fun and cool and come into every room with us whenever we choose to go Lexi and Jonjon bring them with them

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K.H.
The Perfect Non-Toxic Toy for Open-Ended Play

The Stapelstein Complete Set has become one of our most-loved toys. From the moment we opened it, my daughter was completely captivated—stacking, balancing, pretending, and creating for hours. I love how it invites open-ended, imaginative play that grows with her over time. The pieces are lightweight yet durable, made from safe, non-toxic materials I feel good about having in our home. It’s rare to find a toy that blends creativity, movement, and sustainability so beautifully. Truly a standout piece for any playroom!

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Thompson,
Love this !

My kids play with it EVERY day! So many uses !

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Tristan
Amazing product

Simple but effective. These are in daily use year round. We have the original in rainbow, 2 boards, and 2 grow. So many uses. Loved by the entire family.

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Lindsey
Instant imagination fire

These have absolutely brought the widest range of open ended play and methods out of my children. I found another option that was similar, and much better expense, but I chose to buy staplestein because of their ownership of the invention/innovation. The price is painful, but the favoritism for and delight in these is undeniable.

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Jaime
Great

Just got them and they’re great. Super sturdy but lightweight. Fun for my 2 year old to practice balance (she was previously using books).

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Megan
Love these!!

My 8 month old daughter has really enjoyed our stapelstein order! From a developmental perspective they’ve been great - we stack them, organize them by color, she uses them to pull herself up and work on standing, and more. Love!!

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Kaitlin
Versatile and Fun

We absolutey love these. I was first surprised at how light they were, but, they are so strong! And the Kiddos love playing with them! They have been bowls, nests, floor is lava, train seats, so many things! They are so open-ended. We also love that we can use them as step stools in so many situations. My husband recently used them while installing a light on the ceiling. It's not just for the kids! Please bring more colors to the US!

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Willie
Awesome

got the Stapelstein for my granddaughter and from the get go she started balancing herself on them and having a blast

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Susan
Second Set

This is the second set purchased for a gift. The first set was purchased two years ago and has been played with continuously. At the time I purchased the first set, I thought they were a bit pricey.. After seeing the amount of use and creativity they have provided I believe they are well worth the cost!

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Amy

My grandson is an active little guy, always on the go. These stepping stones are used by him for endless indoor fun!

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Christina
Stapelstein steps

My 3 years old daughter absolutely loves the steps. Her and I both play on them all the time together. Would definitely recommend. Good quality and worth the price in my opinion.

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Diane

I bought the larger set for my grandchildren and they are having a great time together. I too have been playing. Family friendly 🫶

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Haley
AMAZING!

This product has changed our household in so many ways. These can be used for play, or practicality. They do slip on wood flooring, so just be careful and use in the living room, ya know?
We use them stacked as stepping stools or seats, for color sorting and color hunts! We take one of any color, (usually green) and walk around the neighborhood collecting items of that color. These are surprisingly light as is, so it’s impressive how much kids can carry in them even. We are excited to use them more in the water. In the meantime they’re a household STAPLE!

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Haley
Love!

WORTH THE PRICE
MOM AND DAD USE JUST AS MUCH AS OUR SON

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Kristan
Perfect gift!

This is a great grandparent gift. My kids love them for their toddlers.

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Katelyn

We love them! The whole family played with them! Definitely a durable material 🤍

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Jamie
Fun for all ages!

Both my 1 yo and 7 yo grandkids love this! Very happy with my purchase and look forward to adding the larger size to our collection.

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Sydney

Absolutely LOVE! Can’t wait to keep building a collection for my children!

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Sydney
LOVE!!!

My 11 month old loves playing with the minis, along with her complete set! Incredible quality and beautiful colors! I have another baby due soon, I look forward to watching my children play with their Stapelsteins for years to come!

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Marjan
Free play!

The best part about them is that they never get bored because they do not have one specific use. They have become objects that they interact with daily. We love them and look forward to adding more to our collection.

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Suzanne

LOVE these!

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Mason

Stapelstein ® Water Lily Mini Rainbow

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Kavya
High quality, low effort toys that our kiddo loves

High quality, low effort toys that our kiddo loves

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Anna
Favorite Bday Gift

Great gift with endless creative play for variety of ages (both 2 & 4 year old love)

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Hayden
The Magic of the Stapelstein

Every single child who has ever stepped foot in our house has played on our Stapelsteins, and not a day has gone by where they haven’t been played on. They have been wonderful for the development of our children. They are beautifully designed. Each day, our children create magic in a new way with them. The adventures and possibilities are endless with them whether they be used to jump off, balance on or whether they be used for make believe play with our dolls and character toys, the Stapelstein stepping stones are perfect. The design is well-made and good quality. I am truly as obsessed as my three children are.

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Kid-safe and planet-friendly

  • Made from sustainable material (EPP) in a pollutant-free facility
  • Completely free from toxins and harmful additives
  • Helps offset plastic waste via our partnership with Waste Reduction

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How Stapelstein® elements can be used? Plus

Free play and free movement development are the two main pillars of the pedagogically valuable Pikler philosophy, on which we strongly orient ourselves. Therefore, there are no set instructions. Even the youngest children are invited to try out movement and to have all kinds of experiences with their own bodies in free play. This includes, for example, climbing on the Stapelstein® Original, sitting in the bowl and spinning, holding up the Stapelstein® elements, knocking them over, building new play worlds, turning them over, filling them, carrying them around, and much more. 

Through their imagination, children keep discovering new features of the Stapelstein® Original and the Stapelstein® Board and grow through the challenges. We recommend ages one and older, since even the youngest discover free play and the accompanying free movement without specific instructions.

What material are Stapelstein® Originals and Stapelstein® Boards made of? Plus

The Stapelstein® Original and Stapelstein® Board are made of resource-saving Expanded Polypropylene (EPP). The plastic is 100% recyclable and also free of blowing agents, plasticizers or other additives. The elements in mint and black contain some recycled material.

How are Stapelstein® Originals and Stapelstein® Boards manufactured? Plus

The Stapelstein® Original and the Stapelstein® Board are 100% manufactured in Germany. This allows us to guarantee quality and a environmentally friendly, fair and climate-neutralized production.

How resilient are the Stapelstein® elements? Plus

The Stapelstein® Original is 6,34 oz light and can withstand up to 396 lbs. The Stapelstein® Board is 9,45 oz light and can withstand up to 264 lbs.

What do the elements feel like? Plus

The EPP used has an insulating property. Therefore, it feels warm even in a cold environment.

How resilient are the Stapelstein® elements? Plus

The Stapelstein® Original is 6,34 oz light and can withstand up to 396 lbs. The Stapelstein® Board is 9,45 oz light and can withstand up to 264 lbs.