Soft Stacking and Teething Cubes

Hard plastic blocks are for children who can already sit up and build. For a baby who is still mouthing everything, soft cubes are the right version of the same toy. The Soft Stacking and Teething Cubes from Cozy Crest work as building blocks, chew toys and sensory objects at the same time.

Each face gives something different to notice - raised textures, numbers, animals, shapes - so a baby who is not yet stacking anything still gets something out of holding and turning one. That is the useful property of a toy at this age: it has to work at the level below the one it is nominally for.

Being soft means they can be squeezed, gummed and thrown without anyone getting hurt or anything getting chipped, and they are light enough for a baby to lift and move themselves. Four versions are available. Adult supervision is required, and cubes should be checked for splits or damage before each use and washed according to the care label.

• Product type: Soft stacking and teething cubes
• Brand: Cozy Crest
• Faces: Textures, numbers, animals and shapes
• Uses: Stacking, teething, sensory play, throwing
• Versions: Four options available
• Safety: Adult supervision required; check for splits or damage before every use
• Best for: Babies and young toddlers, playmat time, travel