Pikler triangle RICKI RACKA®: Details

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The height (83 cm)

The height of the Pikler triangle RICKI RACKA® was chosen with care. It guarantees fun & incentive for children aged 8 months & 7 years, without useless risks.

So you & your children will have something from RICKI RACKA for a long time.®

The width (85 cm)

At 85 cm, the Pikler triangle RICKI RACKA® is wider than most.

Why? So that toddlers can also climb up one side and slide down the same side.

This detail ensures that even young toddlers can take full advantage of the Pikler Triangle. When the slide is hooked in, they can climb up one side and slide down the same side.

Sustainable & Safe

The climbing triangle RICKI RACKA® is made of untreated wood. It is free of harmful substances, with rounded edges & sanded surfaces, as well as 2x folding safety catches.

Extra Wide Constructed

The climbing triangle RICKI RACKA® has a particularly wide opening angle of 60 degrees. This provides extra space under the Pikler triangle.

This makes it particularly suitable as a crawling tunnel, teepee tent and for other creative games under the Pikler triangle.

Certified

The climbing triangle RICKI RACKA® is made in the EU and bears the CE mark required in the EU.

The material has been tested by the German Frauenhofer Institute.

Design For Generations

The timeless design and high-quality workmanship of the climbing triangle guarantee durability. Perfect for siblings - made for generations.

Pikler Triangle - Knowledge

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What is a Pikler Triangle?

A climbing triangle or Pikler triangle is a triangular wooden climbing toy with rungs that is between 70-90 cm high. Playing with the Pikler triangle promotes the development of children's motor skills and cognitive abilities.

Why is a climbing triangle useful?

Playing with the climbing triangle is useful as it promotes motor skills, cognitive abilities and self-confidence in young children.

It supports all stages of the uprighting process. In addition, playing with the climbing triangle is in line with the educational approaches of Maria Montessori & Emmi Pikler and is therefore educationally valuable.

From what age is a climbing triangle suitable?

The Pikler triangle is suitable for toddlers aged between 8 months and 7 years. It is said that a toddler can play with a Pikler triangle as soon as it crawls.

When is the perfect time to purchase a Pikler Triangle?

The perfect time to purchase a Pikler Triangle is when the child is between 8 months and 1 year old. In this way, the Pikler Triangle can accompany the child from the first attempts at sitting up in babyhood until the child reaches the age of about years.

What height should a Pikler triangle be?

The height determines the length of the playtime. To provide enough fun & incentive until 7 years of age, a Pikler triangle should have a height between 70 cm and 90 cm.

How wide should a Pikler triangle be?

According to the Pikler Institute, a climbing triangle should have a width of 85 cm.

What material should a Pikler triangle be made of?

Pikler triangles should be made of untreated and non-toxic wood such as birch or beech.

Pine wood should be avoided, as it is not stable enough and splinters easily.

Pikler triangles made of plastic or Pikler triangles that have been treated with varnishes or chemical paints containing harmful substances should be avoided.

What is the correct bar spacing?

According to the Pikler Society Berlin, the distance between the rungs of a Pikler triangle should be 12.5 cm.

Which mat under the Pikler triangle?

The Pikler triangle should always be placed on a non-slippery play mat about 3cm thick.

What is the difference between Pikler Triangle & Pikler Arc?

The difference between Pikler Triangle & Pikler Arch is that children cross the highest point of the Pikler Triangle upright and that of the Pikler Arch in a horizontal prone position.

Should a Pikler triangle be height adjustable?

We do not recommend height-adjustable climbing triangles. The reason for this is the increased risk of accidents when playing. The screw mechanisms of climbing triangles that are used for height adjustment can become loose over time. Depending on the mechanism, this can lead to collapse.

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