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NEW BRAND Stapelstein® - Now Available for Pre-Order
NEW BRAND Stapelstein® - Now Available for Pre-Order
Stapelstein stepping and balance stones at Oskar's Wooden Ark  in Australia

10 Reasons to Choose the Original Stapelstein®

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Stapelstein Balance Stepping Stones Original + Inside Combination, Set of 8, Rainbow Pastel from Australia
  1. Quality made in Germany
  2. Versatile Modular System
  3. Continuously evolving Play Experience
  4. Innovative Design with the Stapelstein® Board
  5. Sturdiness and Durability
  6. Timeless Design Principles
  7. Inclusive Approach
  8. Recyclable Material, Sustainable Manufacturing & Safety Assurance
  9. Social Responsibility
  10. Real People

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1. Quality made in Germany: Meticulously engineered and craftedin Germany, made in a climate-neutralized production, the Original Stapelstein® products guarantee top-notch quality and safety, providing peace of mind for both children and parents.

2. Versatile Modular System: All our Stapelstein® products form a compatible modular system, offering versatility through endless play combinations for a dynamic and ever-evolving playtime with each new product released.

3. Continuously Evolving Play Experience: Additional offerings like easy-to-carry bags, limited edition colours, Play Cards with curated game ideas, and the Inspire App provide an enriched and enhanced play experience.

4. Innovative Design with the Stapelstein® Board: Innovative Design with the Stapelstein® Board and Inside: The innovative Board trans- forms Stapelstein® Original elements into a dynamic stool, growing with the child and supporting a healthy, movement-friendly posture. Stapelstein® Inside is the perfect addition, a unique system of nested elements that extends the inside of the Stapelstein® Original to a small but meaningful core, reminiscent of the iconic Russian doll.

5. Sturdiness and Durability: Crafted for sturdiness and durability, the Stapelstein® Original element, weighing a mere 0.4 lbs, boasts an impressive capacity to support up to 396 lbs, ensuring longevity for generations. Notably, Stapelstein® stands as the trailblazer, to pioneer expanded polypropylene (EPP) in the world of play.

6. Timeless Design Principles: Stapelstein®'s design principles focus on perfection, timelessness, and combining functionality with beauty, ensuring the highest quality from concept to delivery. Influenced by architecture, science, and art, Stapelstein®'s design achieves a balance of lightness and stability, providing a cross- generational play experience.

7. Inclusive Approach: Gender-neutral and suitable for all ages and abilities.

8. Recyclable Material, sustainable Manufacturing & Safety Assurance: Our products are water, bite, and saliva-resistant, meeting the highest safety standards with patented laser technology. They are non-toxic, safe, and recyclable. Awarded prestigious quality labels and certifications by renowned institutions, they ensure a safe and eco-friendly choice for families.

9. Social Responsibility: As a steward-owned company, Stapelstein® prioritises purposeful, sustainable growth over venture capital, aligning profits with purpose and giving back to communities in
need. The commitment to protecting children's privacy rights further highlights Stapelstein®'s ethical values.

10. Real People: Stapelstein® originated as a university project led by founder Stephan Schenk. In the spirit of ongoing learning, we maintain our relentless curiosity about childhood activity and wellness.

Why the Original Stapelstein® - Responding to Dupes

Stapelstein Balance Stepping Stones - Original, Set of 3, Cool Tones from Australia

Why the Original Stapelstein® - Responding to Dupes

Stapelstein® is setting the standard in play with unmatched quality and purpose. We acknowledge the presence of alternative products in the market that are aggressively promoting to be more budget- friendly while appearing to offer similar benefits.

The key distinguishing factors include:

1. Manufacturing: Our products adhere to the highest standards in production and are proudly made in Germany. In contrast, there is a lack of transparency regarding the production location and methods of other alternatives.

2. Material: While alternative products claim to use the same EPP, the consistency and potential presence of toxins are questionable.

3. Modular System: Stapelstein® offers a comprehensive modular system where all products are compatible, fostering an ever- expanding play experience and allowing users to build a cohesive Stapelstein® collection. In contrast, single products lack any relation to each other and cannot be used together, limiting their versatility.

4. Purpose & Giving Back: Stapelstein® operates as a purpose- driven brand, focusing on making a positive impact, unlike profit- driven copycat brands.

5. Sustainability: Our products are manufactured in a climate- neutralised production facility in Germany, promoting sustainability. In contrast, alternatives may be made in Asia, potentially lacking the same environmental considerations.

6. Real People: Stapelstein® boasts a fast and reliable service team in the US, with no automated responses. In contrast, other alternatives may not provide human contacts for customer interaction.

7. Original Story: Stephan, the founder, is the visionary behind the brand's mission and design, creating a new category in the industry. This stands in contrast to me-too brands that merely imitate Stephan's idea without the same originality and innovation.

Stapelstein® is a Multi-Award Winning Modular Play System

Stapelstein Spiel Gut Award
Stapelstein Bewegte Innovation Award
Spielgut Toy of the Year Awards Finalist
Stapelstein Top Holiday Toy Winner
Stapelstein Good Housekeeping Award Winner
Stapelstein Besonders Entwicklungsfordernd Winner
Stapelstein Australia Brings Movement to Life
Brings Movement into Life

Playful movement for the whole family

Stapelstein Australia 100% Climate Neutral
100% Climate-Neutral

Eco-friendly, non-toxic, recyclable

Stapelstein Australia Award-Winning-Quality
Award-Winning Quality

Lets kids be kids, indoors and outdoors 

Stapelstein Australia Purpose over Profit
Purpose over Profit

Value-driven steward-owned company, with profit reinvested or donated

Distributed in Australia by Wooden Playroom

Stapelstein® is distributed in Australia by Wooden Playroom