Wooden Shape-Sorter Hape Shape-Sorter Ladybug, rubber and wood, recommended from 1 year, colours black/red/white

Hape Shape-Sorter Ladybug is a wooden activity toy with rubber elements, designed for children from 1 year. The ladybug body contains shaped openings in the wings that accept four different blocks: cylinder, cube, triangle and star. The toy combines a shape-sorting challenge with a pull/push function and rubber-trimmed wheels, supporting early exploration, hand-eye coordination and basic shape recognition in a compact, sturdy design finished with water-based, non-toxic paint.

Advantages

The combination of wood and rubber provides a durable construction with gentle contact points for floors and small hands. Four distinct shapes offer progressive problem-solving practice while the fold-open wings make insertion and retrieval intuitive for young children. Rubber-trimmed setback wheels reduce floor impact during play and the toy’s lightweight size supports independent handling and mobility as toddlers learn to walk and explore.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Early shape and colour recognition exercises for toddlers
• Fine motor skill and hand-eye coordination development through repeated sorting
• Independent play and supervised group play in daycare or home settings
• Push or pull activity to support walking practice and gross motor development

Key specifications

• Materials: solid wood body with rubber elements
• Included pieces: four shaped blocks (cylinder, cube, triangle, star)
• Colours: black, red and white finish
• Wheels: rubber-trimmed setback wheels to protect floors
• Finish: water-based paint and non-toxic coatings
• Recommended age: from 1 year

How to use

Place the four shaped blocks near the ladybug and demonstrate placing each block into the matching hole in the wings. The wings may fold open to make retrieval easier; show the child how to open and close them. Encourage the child to name shapes and colours while guiding their hand to align each piece, then let them practise independently. The toy can also be pushed or pulled along the floor to combine sorting with walking practice.

Usage recommendations

Always supervise children under three years during play. Check regularly for loose parts or damage and do not use if pieces are broken. Clean the wooden and rubber parts with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid soaking to preserve the finish. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight.