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Toys R Wood®
Stackable bear

Product description of the manufacturer

The Stacking Bear from Toys R Wood® is a Montessori wooden toy that has been specially developed for toddlers aged twelve months and over. This sustainable educational toy playfully promotes fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and acoustic perception through its stacking function. Made from FSC-certified wood, it impresses with its natural, chemical-free quality, which is particularly suitable for small children’s hands.

The advantages are the high level of safety, the attractive design and the sustainability of the product, which is ideal as a gift for birthdays.

Onenegative aspect we noticed was the paintwork, which shows small irregularities in some places.

Nevertheless, the Stacking Bear offers an excellent play experience that combines fun and learning. Our test shows that this wooden toy is a long-lasting companion for curious toddlers, although a more even paint finish would have been desirable to perfect the overall look.

  • Sustainable FSC wood
  • Promotes fine motor skills in a playful way
  • Safe and child-friendly design
  • Easy to clean
  • Minor paint defects

The first impression

Packaging and contents

Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?

Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?

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Product protection

Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected

100

Points

Sustainability Packaging

Unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided, the plastic film protects the product components

90

Points

Package contents & scope

Complete

100

Points

Instructions for use

Product is self-explanatory and has additional instructions for use on the outer packaging

100

Points

TOTAL

98

Points

Weighting: 20%
*Themaximum score is 100 points

The packaging of the stacking bear from Toys R Wood® leaves a positive impression on Prüfengel GmbH. The sturdy cardboard box reliably protects the product during transport so that damage can be ruled out. The sustainable packaging, which avoids unnecessary waste, is particularly noteworthy. A thin plastic film protects the individual product components, which represents a sensible compromise between protection and environmental awareness. The contents of the package are complete and the Montessori wooden toy arrives without any defects. The instructions for use on the outer packaging are clear and easy to understand, and the product is largely self-explanatory thanks to its intuitive handling. This makes the Stacking Bear ready to use straight away and makes it easy to get started. Overall, the packaging impresses with its functionality and sustainability, even if the use of plastic film could be designed to be minimally invasive.

The first time in your hand

Product processing and appearance

Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?

Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?

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Visual appearance

Attractive design and beautiful colours

100

Points

Processing

Very good workmanship, no sharp edges or corners

100

Points

Stability

Very stable

100

Points

Sustainability of the product

FSC-certified wood and free from harmful chemicals

100

Points

TOTAL

100

Points

Weighting: 20%
*Themaximum score is 100 points

On first contact with the Stacking Bear from Toys R Wood®, the wooden toy impresses with its appealing appearance. The soft, child-friendly colours and the lovely design are immediately attractive to small children. The workmanship is of high quality: the FSC-certified wood is robust and all edges are carefully rounded so that there is no risk of injury. The stability of the stacking bear is impressive – even with intensive play, the toy remains dimensionally stable and undamaged. The sustainability of the product is emphasised by the use of chemical-free wood, which makes it particularly safe for young children. Overall, the Stacking Bear leaves a good impression in terms of workmanship and appearance, making it a durable and aesthetically pleasing educational toy that will delight parents and children alike.

This is what our practical test showed

Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?

Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.

Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.

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Safety of edges and corners

All edges and corners of the toy are rounded and smooth

100

Points

Stability under load

Neither cracks nor detached parts can be detected

100

Points

Uniformity of the paintwork

Some minor flaws in the paintwork present

80

Points

Smooth running of moving parts

All parts are smooth-running

100

Points

Cleaning and easy care

Toys are easy to clean

100

Points

TOTAL

96

Points

Weighting: 45%
*Themaximum score is 100 points

Our practical test of the Stacking Bear from Toys R Wood® confirms most of the manufacturer’s advertising promises. The safety of the toy is exemplary: all edges and corners are smooth and rounded, eliminating the risk of injury. In load tests, the wooden toy showed no cracks or detached parts, which emphasises its high stability. The moving parts are smooth-running and enable a smooth play experience, which is particularly important for small children. One small point of criticism is the slight irregularities in the paintwork, but these do not affect the functionality. Cleaning the Stacking Bear is effortless, which is convenient for parents in everyday life. Overall, the Montessori toy fulfils the expectations of a safe, durable and stimulating educational toy, although the paintwork could still be optimised to offer an all-round perfect product.

Test plan

You can find a detailed insight into the evaluation criteria of the practical part of the test and the distribution of points here. If you are also interested in the evaluation of our other test criteria, please read our document on the evaluation process.

Price/performance ratio

and ratings from consumers

Finally, we analyse how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it?

Finally, we analyse how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it?

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Price / performance ratio

Very good performance in the lower price segment

80

Points

TOTAL

80

Points

Weighting: 15%
*Themaximum score is 100 points

Prices of up to €27.90 are charged on the internet for equivalent products. Very affordable products are available from just €9.99 . The Toys R Wood® – Stacking Bear made of wood is currently priced at €19.99, which puts it in the middle price segment. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is very good.

Overall result

1. packaging & contents

20%

98

Points

2. product processing & appearance

20%

100

Points

3. in the practical test

45%

96

Points

4. price/performance & consumer reviews

15%

80

Points

TOTAL

95

Points

*Themaximum score is 100 points

Stackable bear
 of the brand 
Toys R Wood®
achieved
95
Points in our test and therefore passed. The test was carried out in the test period
05/25
and is stored in our database under the licence number
250424002
. Further information on our test procedure can be found at www.pruefengel.de/testverfahren.

The practical tests are based on careful observations and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test judgements reflect the personal impressions and opinions of the testers who try out the products in everyday use. We would like to emphasise that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and may reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The evaluations are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a serious and thorough testing procedure, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close co-operation with our testers.

The practical tests are based on careful observations and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test judgements reflect the personal impressions and opinions of the testers who try out the products in everyday use. We would like to emphasise that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and may reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The evaluations are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a serious and thorough testing procedure, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close co-operation with our testers.

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