Playtime isn’t just for fun! As an occupational therapist, I can attest that play is a chance for toddlers to explore, learn, and grow. One of the key skills that play supports is hand-eye coordination and early motor development, which are the building blocks for later fine-motor milestones.
Stacking toys are a fantastic way to encourage this stage of development. Our silicone stackers - whether rainbow, round, or themed (like these nautical ones), are designed for little hands to grasp, lift, and balance.
Here’s why toddlers (and moms!) love them:
✨ Encourage hand-eye coordination and early problem-solving as children figure out how to stack and balance pieces
✨ Promote gross-to-fine motor skills, helping little hands gain strength and control
✨ Inspire creative play, letting kids build towers, patterns, or even imaginative scenes
✨ Made with child-safe, BPA-free silicone, easy to clean and durable for everyday play
✨ Perfect for independent or guided play, at home or on-the-go
While stackers are larger than toys designed specifically for the pincer grasp, they help toddlers develop the strength, coordination, and confidence that form the foundation for fine motor skills and everyday tasks.
Stacking is just the beginning. By strengthening hand-eye coordination and early motor skills, toddlers are building the foundation for more precise activities - like threading beads, assembling DIY kits, and other fine-motor projects that come next. If you want to read more about the pincer grasp and how to support it, check out our dedicated page here!