FAQ

All Stapelstein^® Original, Board and Inside elements are manufactured 100% in Germany. This allows us to guarantee quality, environmentally friendly, fair and climate-neutralized production, as well as short delivery routes.

All Stapelstein^® Original, Board and Inside elements are made of resource-saving EPP. The plastic is 100% recyclable and also free of blowing agents, plasticizers or other additives. The elements in mint and black contain a portion of recycled material.

The EPP used has an insulating property. Therefore, it feels warm even in a cold environment.

The Stapelstein^® Original is 180 g light and can withstand up to 180 kg. The Stapelstein^® Board is 268 g light and can withstand up to 120 kg. The Stapelstein^® Inside elements can withstand loads of up to 50 kg.

All elements are water repellent and weather resistant. The material was tested on 60 sunny summer days at an air temperature of 25°C and humidity of 50%. Due to UV resistance, the color remains after exposure to the sun.

EPP is a living material. Nevertheless, we advise not to store the Stapelstein^® Originals as well as the Stapelstein^® Boards permanently outdoors or wet for several years. After playing outdoors, we recommend placing them individually so that they can dry. Whether indoor or outdoor, Stapelstein^® brings movement into your life at any time of the year.

The Stapelstein^® Original, Board and Inside elements can be used outside in the same way as inside. After playing, they can be cleaned with a brush, water and, if necessary, soap. After contact with water, we recommend placing the elements individually so that they can dry. Please note: Especially light colors are more susceptible to stubborn dirt, which may be difficult to remove.

Yes! Both the Stapelstein^® Original, as well as the Stapelstein^® Board and Stapelstein^® Inside are pure, food safe and certified. They are free of propellants, plasticizers and any other additives. They can be put in the mouth of children during play without hesitation.

We point out in our warnings that pointed and sharp objects can leave permanent marks in the elements. This includes, for example, small, pointed teeth. The Stapelstein^® Original, Board and Inside elements are free of propellants, plasticizers and any other additives, so there is no health risk. They are only small "blemishes". The material retains its stability.

You can find specific game ideas and inspiration in our Stapelstein^® Play Cards, Digital Play Cards and in our Stapelstein^® App (free for iOS and Android). All details about the Stapelstein^® basic functions can be found here. In addition, you will receive a monthly game idea as a downloadable PDF in our newsletter. You can subscribe here.

Yes, we have been awarded the following certifications and seals of approval:

Hohenstein Institute & QIMA

Testing according to the toy standards: DIN EN 71-1:2014-07A, DIN EN 71-3:2017-10A and further, chemical requirements. The certification confirms that the products have a clean finish, no edges or points, demonstrates saliva and sweat fastness and is suitable for children under 3 years.

Award year 2018
Tested again and extended 2023 via the testing institute QIMA.

Learn more about the Hohenstein Institute
Learn more about QIMA

Game Good

The "Spiel Gut" seal is a quality mark awarded to toys in Germany. The seal is awarded to toys that are rated particularly highly in terms of safety, quality, and educational value. It is awarded by a panel of educators, psychologists, physicians, and other experts who test and evaluate the toys in detail.

Award year 2020

Learn more

Innovation in motion

The seal indicates the quality of movement pedagogy and the innovative content of an excellent product. It serves as a helpful guide for selecting appropriate movement equipment.
Through a detailed and demanding testing process, the value of these products for movement, learning and play is emphasized.

Award year 2019

Learn more

Climate neutralized produced in Germany

Production takes place in a ClimatePartner certified, climate-neutral company in Germany near Dresden. The production is certified according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 as well as ISO 50001:2018 for the scope of energy and environmental management, development, manufacturing, assembly and distribution of packaging and plastic parts.

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In our magazine article you will find inspiration for creative play with the Stapelstein^® Inside elements.

Yes, both in combination and individually, Stapelstein^® Inside offers a variety of possibilities in play and movement fun. Here you can find some inspirations.

No, the product diversity of Stapelstein^® Inside will permanently expand and enrich the Stapelstein^® world.

We recommend Stapelstein^® Inside, just like all other Stapelstein^® elements, for children over one year.

We recommend Stapelstein^® Inside for children over one year. Since the smallest element of Stapelstein^® Inside has a diameter of 9 cm, there should be no danger of swallowing the element.

The Stapelstein^® Inside elements can bear a maximum load of 50 kg.

Stapelstein^® Inside, Original and Board can be perfectly combined and enrich each other in free play. The largest element of Stapelstein^® Inside fits exactly inside a Stapelstein^® Originals.

Please note, however, the convex side of the Boards cannot be connected to Inside elements.

The Stapelstein^® Inside elements can be used outside in the same way as inside. After playing, they can be cleaned with a brush, water and, if necessary, soap. Put them to dry best individually in the sun.

Just like Originals and Boards, Inside is also ideal for water games in the bathtub, pool or sea. Due to the three different sizes, if you place it with the wave-like side on the water, you get a triad with different sounds. Listen to the water orchestra and be amazed.

Please note: Stapelstein^® elements are not buoyancy aids.

Coarse dirt can be removed with clear water and a brush. After contact with water, we recommend placing the elements individually so that they can dry. Please note: Especially light colors are more susceptible to stubborn dirt, which may be difficult to remove.

Just like the Stapelstein^® Original and the Stapelstein^® Board , Stapelstein® Inside is produced in a climate-neutralized process near Chemnitz (Germany). The resource-saving plastic EPP is used as the material here.

For logistical reasons, we are unable to offer custom combinations at Stapelstein^® Inside . We offer Stapelstein^® Inside in different color worlds and set sizes. Discover the variety of Stapelstein Inside here.

Currently we do not offer a set combination of Stapelstein^® Inside with Originals or Boards . However, you have the possibility to buy Stapelstein^® Originals and Boards in your desired color.

The different sizes of Stapelstein^® Inside are not available for purchase individually. The combination of the different sized elements offer new possibilities to shape the play experience and bring the body into playful movement, making the game even more complex and diverse.

For non-profit institutions, such as daycare centers, schools, medical practices, and associations, there is the Explorer Set. It is available via the Education account as of 01.06.

Yes, we have been awarded the following certifications and seals of approval:

Hohenstein Institute & QIMA

Testing according to the toy standards: DIN EN 71-1:2014-07A, DIN EN 71-3:2017-10A and further, chemical requirements. The certification confirms that the products have a clean finish, no edges or points, demonstrates saliva and sweat fastness and is suitable for children under 3 years.

Award year 2018
Tested again and extended 2023 via the testing institute QIMA.

Learn more about the Hohenstein Institute
Learn more about QIMA

Game Good

The "Spiel Gut" seal is a quality mark awarded to toys in Germany. The seal is awarded to toys that are rated particularly highly in terms of safety, quality, and educational value. It is awarded by a panel of educators, psychologists, physicians, and other experts who test and evaluate the toys in detail.

Award year 2020

Learn more

Innovation in motion

The seal indicates the quality of movement pedagogy and the innovative content of an excellent product. It serves as a helpful guide for selecting appropriate movement equipment.
Through a detailed and demanding testing process, the value of these products for movement, learning and play is emphasized.

Award year 2019

Learn more

Climate neutralized produced in Germany

Production takes place in a ClimatePartner certified, climate-neutral company in Germany near Dresden. The production is certified according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 as well as ISO 50001:2018 for the scope of energy and environmental management, development, manufacturing, assembly and distribution of packaging and plastic parts.

View certificate

Free play and free movement development are the two main pillars of the pedagogically valuable Pikler philosophy, on which we strongly orient ourselves. Therefore, there are no set instructions. Even the youngest children are invited to try out movement and to have all kinds of experiences with their own bodies in free play. This includes, for example, climbing on the Stapelstein^® Original , sitting in the bowl and spinning, holding up the Stapelstein^® elements, knocking them over, building new play worlds, turning them over, filling them, carrying them around, and much more.

Through their imagination, children continually discover new features of the Stapelstein^® Originals and the Stapelstein^® Boards and grow through the challenges. We recommend the use from one year, because even the youngest discover free play and the accompanying free movement without specific guidance.

This always depends on the age of the child and the desired use. However, we recommend the Original rainbow to get started at home. The six colorful Stapelstein^® Originals already offer you a variety of play options. Another optimal starter set is Stapelstein^® Inside rainbow with six elements in different sizes and colors. The Stapelstein^® Board can be purchased as a supplement or in Set with Originals . With the Board there are other great possibilities, such as an ergonomic stool for the desk or for particularly challenging balance courses.

All Stapelstein^® elements can be combined with each other.

Our product portfolio is constantly growing and we can always add more colors to the store. Which color would you like to see? Feel free to send us an email with your feedback and inspiration. Subscribe to our newsletter here to never miss a product launch.

When developing the Stapelstein^® elements, we deliberately decided against slip nubs or similar. These would limit the play ideas and the possible applications. In addition, the recycling process would be limited.

On slippery floors, the Stapelstein^® elements can start to slip. Slipping occurs when the elements are stepped on hastily or on one side. A carpet, a kind of yoga mat or stepping on from above prevents slipping.

The family environment of the Stapelstein^® founder, Stephan is characterized by educators. Therefore, during his design studies, he dealt intensively with pedagogical issues and realized that too little attention is paid to a fundamental need of children: the natural urge to move. Since then, Stephan has been working on solution-oriented ideas that create incentives for movement within existing living environments.

We love to invent games together. We start with a basic idea and throw a ball into an upside-down Stapelstein^® Original. After a short time, the ideas bubble up and soon a completely new game is created. An example for you: "Throw the ball into the Stapelstein^® Original, while balancing on one leg or for each missed throw a movement difficulty is added. One miss means standing on one leg, the second miss adds arm raising to balance, etc." At our workstations and in our studio, we do not sit on rigid chairs. We sit individually low or high on dynamic stools or stand on the Stapelstein^® Board at the standing workstation. As a result, we are constantly on the move in our daily lives.

Respect for our environment accompanies us in every decision. Not only in private, but also in corporate actions. The Stapelstein^® Original and the Stapelstein^® Board are produced in a climate-neutral way. Through the innovative foaming process with pure water vapor, we achieve a saving of 96% raw material. In addition, for us, the long-term usability of a product is a very important key to sustainable added value. As early as the design process, we ensure that our product portfolio has a timeless appearance, is multifunctional in use and durable, and can ultimately be 100% recycled. This is how a sustainable cycle works for us.

With our company, we would like to make a sustainable and valuable contribution to promoting children's physical activity. With Stapelstein^® we want to contribute to a noticeable change in our sedentary world towards more liveliness in child-friendly living spaces.

By subscribing to our newsletter, you will receive a free monthly game idea as a PDF download. In addition, we give you a one-time 5% voucher on your purchase. Click here to register.

Yes, of course! With our "Stapelstein^® You" tool, YOU decide which color combination we will send you. Choose three colors that perfectly suit you and your home.

You have the option to pay your order via Klarna invoice or purchase on account via PayPal. You can choose the payment method yourself in the check out. Here you can find more details about the payment options. You are from a non-profit institution? Then you can easily order on account with the Education account.

Here you can create a new Stapelstein^® account.

Here you can log in with your access data (e-mail and password). We will automatically create a first password for you. You will receive the access data by mail from us.

As soon as your order is processed we will send you an email. You will receive the shipment notification with the link to track the shipment directly from DHL. Please note: We ship via our joboo GmbH, which is why Stapelstein^® is not mentioned in the mail from DHL. The delivery time depends on the destination country, the details for shipping within Germany can be found in your order confirmation and on the page of the respective product.

In Germany we ship free of charge from a purchase value of 100 €. You can find an overview of all other shipping costs here: Shipping costs

Delivery times depend on the destination country. The estimated delivery time (within Germany) can be found in the respective product description. For deliveries outside Germany up to 14 working days (Mon-Fri), outside the EU it may take longer. As soon as your package leaves our warehouse, you will receive an email from DHL with a tracking number.

You can return your package to us using a shipping service provider of your choice. The return address is:

WSVK Oederan GmbH
Industrial road 1
09569 Oederan

Please send us the shipment number by mail to hi@stapelstein.de.

As soon as we receive the return, we will refund your money.

Currently we do not deliver outside the EU.
If you would like to have our Stapelstein^® products in your country, please contact us by mail via hi@stapelstein.de.

If you live in the USA, you can order directly from our US Shop: www.stapelstein.com

Yes, there are exclusive Stapelstein^® Education products for daycare centers, schools, associations and other non-profit institutions. Create an Education account for your institution and you can see the Education products in our store.

"Unique" means that the Stapelstein^® products have given a unique, tiny splash of color through production. In Unqiue sets, the color combination happens randomly, giving you a colorful surprise.

In 3 steps you can order the exclusive Education products online.

1. Here you can create your Education account.
2. We will confirm your status as a non-profit institution in just 48 hours.
3. After registration you will have access to exclusive Education products and you can easily order online on account.

• Access to exclusive Stapelstein^® Education products (as well as all other products)
• Quick and easy online ordering
• Purchase on account
• Overview and information about all orders

Here you can create an Education account.

All institutions that work with people and especially with children and want to promote movement and personal development.

These include daycare centers, schools, associations, daycare for children, youth and senior homes, SBBZ, (ergo-, physio-, speech therapy-...) practices, midwives,...

The Education products are aimed exclusively at daycare centers, schools, associations and other non-profit institutions. With an Education account you as a non-profit institution get access to these products and can buy them in the shop. After registering the account, we check address provided. If we can assign the given data to an institution, we will activate your account.

You will receive an email as soon as your account is activated.

Once you are logged in with your Education account, you can find all the appropriate products in our shop. All Education products are visibly marked, so you can't miss them.

Yes, you can order products on account via your Education account.

If you would like to become a dealer:in, please send us an inquiry to b2b@stapelstein.de. We will contact you as soon as possible with further details about a partnership.

If you are interested in a cooperation, we would be pleased to receive a short introduction by mail to social@stapelstein.de.

From now on it is possible to support us as an affiliate partner in our mission. Whether online as an influencer or blogger with their own website, via social media channels or offline as an obstetrician, physiotherapist or fitness coach, for example. As a supporter, you will receive a 5% commission for every purchase you make. More information and the possibility to register here.