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Connexion InscriptionIt's time to set off for major discoveries! Babies' first games will be focused on the sense of touch. This is how they will explore the... Read more
Sweet Cocoon Pull Train
Let's go for a ride! With this 2-in-1 wooden train for babies, it's time for motor skills from 12 months. A pull-along toy, but also a construction set, this pretty early-learning toy features 3 magnetic wagons and 10 pieces to assemble. The various shapes, sizes and colors of the elements encourage your little one's sensory development. It's in the fresh, bucolic world of the garden that baby develops his fine motor skills and coordination, to help him grow. First, you familiarize yourself with the pieces and stack them on the train: 2 flowers and 2 mushrooms are to be put back together. And then, surprise: the shell of the snail at the head of the line is none other than a transparent marble rattle! Baby can shake it to make it sound and stimulate his hearing, as well as his sight by carefully observing the marbles inside. Cleverly, when the rattle is placed on the snail's back, it rolls on itself as the train moves along! As your little one grows and progresses, it's walking that he'll discover in the company of his first-age toy. He grabs the string, and off he goes! Let's go for a walk with his little snail train! Encourage your baby's gross motor skills and imagination with this tender walking toy. We love its little wooden wheels, fun mushrooms and pretty colors. In its 32 x 6 x 12.5 cm format, it comes with a 50 cm long string. From our Sweet Cocoon collection, this wooden snail train is made from FSC™-certified wood.
Farm Pull-along Train
From the farm to the market, the little train takes you around! From 12 months, your baby will love his pull-along train. With 3 wagons and 19 parts to assemble, this wooden train is both a construction game and a pull-along toy that encourages movement. Stack pieces or go for a ride: why choose if you can do both? In the playful, colorful world of the farm, your baby will be delighted to discover little animals (a white rabbit, a brown rabbit and a little hen), as well as fun vegetables (potato, tomato, carrot and radish). Embellished with felt to encourage tactile discovery, the animals and vegetables are to die for! Some characters are made up of a single piece, up to 3 pieces for the carrot and 6 pieces for the locomotive. Their size has been specially designed for little hands. The star skill of this early-learning toy is motor skills! First of all, fine motor skills, thanks to the assembly of the parts and characters, which are all removable. Then, as they get older, they can go on adventures with their wooden train to develop their gross motor skills. There's no doubt about it, the world of the farm has plenty of surprises in store for baby! The wooden train measures 42 x 7 x 14 cm, and the string used to move it is 50 cm long. This first-age toy is made of wood from sustainably managed forests, FSC™ certified. Baby's farm-bound train will enter station track J!
Savannah Tactile Cards Set
Discovery is so fun with these tactile cards! Your little ones will explore, marvel and learn more about the world around them through touch. Take them on a journey through the world of the savannah by having them stroke a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, an elephant, a parrot or even a crocodile! On these cardboard cards, large areas of different textures allow little hands to become familiar with the different materials: the soft mane of the lion or the rough skin of the crocodile. This set contains 6 animal cards with materials to touch, bound by a removable ring to keep the cards together and carry them around easily. A 'tree' card with an opening on the front also allows you to play hide and seek with the cards. To be put in the hands of children from 12 months. Each card measures 18 x 16.1 cm, a large size that allows alert babies to grasp them easily. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.
Wooden Farm Activity Table
Head for the farm and discover funny animals and vegetables with this multi-activity table, where babies will find all the essentials! Come on, let's introduce your child to new games with this ultra-complete wooden activity table featuring 7 of them: 1 circuit where a spring-loaded chick pushes a wooden ball down a hill, 1 looping bead circuit with 9 sliding wooden beads, 3 gears with 1 removable rabbit, 1 stackable carrot, 1 potato and 1 tomato, 1 maze with another chick running to hide under the hill, and 1 rotating sound egg. With this first-age wooden play table, children aged 12 months and over will go from discovery to discovery in a world they'll love! We love the country-style design of this activity table, with its adorable wood and felt characters to encourage tactile discovery. From the age of one, toddlers begin to explore their environment. They not only manipulate their early-learning toys, but also stand up to see higher and further. A Janod activity table is a playful support that allows baby to move around the table as he pleases, according to his favorite activity of the day! He can sit or stand in front of the table, and off he goes for more discoveries on the farm! The table is 32 cm high. Made from FSC™-certified wood from sustainably-managed forests, this farm activity table invites you to take time for discovery!
Farm Tactile Cards Set
Discovery is so fun with these tactile cards! Your little ones will explore, marvel and learn more about the world around them through touch. Take them on a journey through the world of the farm by having them stroke a sheep, a pig, a cow, a rabbit, a chick or even a horse. On these cardboard cards, large areas of different textures allow little hands to become familiar with different materials: the soft fur of the rabbit or the smooth skin of the pig. This set contains 6 animal cards with materials to touch, bound by a removable ring to keep the cards together and carry them around easily. A 'farm' card with an opening on the front also allows you to play hide and seek with the cards. To be put in the hands of children from 12 months. Each card measures 15.9 x 18.4 cm, a large size that allows alert babies to grasp them easily. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.
Dino - Multi-Activity Volcano
What a pretty dinosaur-themed shape-sorting box! You’re bound to love the colours and details found on this easily transportable play cube. This multi-activity volcano boasts multiple games that will appeal to children aged 12 months and up. The front features a shape sorter with wooden dinosaurs to slot through the correct holes. Toddlers will need to scratch their brains to figure out where to place the cute Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops and Pteranodon! The dinosaurs won’t make any noise when they drop, thanks to the felt at the bottom of the box. Then plunge your hand into the side to retrieve all the wooden pieces. The back boasts 3 gears that will introduce little ones to the world of rotation and speed, whilst also developing their dexterity. On the left side, baby will have fun starring at their reflection in a mirror, while there are 2 other games on the top of the volcano: a maze and an abacus with 8 wooden beads. This beautiful early-learning toy is made from FSC® wood.
Baby Forest Fox Stacker (wood)
Meet our adorable Fox Stacking Toy: a wooden early-learning toy that allows babies aged 1 year and up to develop their motor skills and create their very first builds in complete safety. This cute toy is made up of 7 colourful pieces, and ideal for promoting colour familiarisation and shape-manipulating skills. The multi-sized stackable pieces are suitable for baby's little hands, and will introduce them to the concepts of colours and sizes.
Tropik - Multi-Activity Trolley
Off to discoveries in the heart of the tropical jungle! With this wooden multi-activity wagon, children from 12 months will have hours of fun! Ideal for accompanying baby as they learn to walk, this colorful wooden wagon will become the perfect companion for their first adventures. This wagon is silent thanks to the rubber coating on the wheels. 6 activities are available for even more discoveries and games: abacuses, a shape sorter, an adorable monkey to slide, a maze, beads to slide, and a xylophone! To stimulate baby and support their development, from 1 year old. Practical, the two wooden sticks of the xylophone slide onto the top of the wagon so they don't get lost and can be taken everywhere! This vibrantly styled walking wagon will delight the whole family! Wooden wagon from sustainably managed, FSC®-certified forests. Water-based paint.
☼ Take off immediately for warm and colorful horizons with the TROPIK range from Janod: joyful and endearing animals in fun and vibrant colors, for exotic games and toys that invite you to escape!
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Janod Box - 18 months
A box of toys designed for babies aged 18 months and up: it’s the Janod Box! This baby-suitable box – specifically designed to refine fine motor skills – contains 4 fun early-learning toys.
At one and a half years of age, your baby is learning to control their movements. We have therefore worked closely with a psychomotor specialist to offer a box filled with early-years games that go hand in hand with the developmental pace of your little one. As a result, these durable wooden toys are sure to stimulate their sight, hearing, vocabulary and fine motor skills: development through play is key! The detailed leaflet found inside the Janod Box will help you ensure your little one makes the most of these early-learning toys. This box of toys is part of our collection of 4 age-specific boxes, which bolster the early-learning discoveries of children aged 12 to 36 months, thanks to the high-quality toys, adapted specifically to their skill level. FSC™-certified wooden toys.
Janod Box - 12 months
A box of toys designed for babies aged 12 months and up: it’s the Janod Box! Our play set – specifically designed to stimulate the senses – contains 4 fun early-learning toys.
At 1 years of age, babies will discover the world and love to experiment. We have therefore worked closely with a psychomotor specialist to offer a box filled with early-years toys that go hand in hand with the developmental pace of your little one. As a result, these durable wooden toys are sure to stimulate their sight, hearing, vocabulary and fine motor skills: structured development is key! The detailed booklet found inside the Janod Box will help you ensure your little one makes the most of these early-learning games. This box is part of our collection of 4 age-specific boxes of toys, which bolster the early-learning discoveries of children aged 12 to 36 months, thanks to the high-quality games, adapted specifically to their skill level. FSC™-certified wooden and cardboard toys.
Sweet Cocoon Activity Panel
A multitude of activities at their fingertips! With this wooden activity panel, babies aged 12 months and up will learn through play. This early-learning toy has been designed to stimulate hearing, sight, touch and fine motor skills, whilst ensuring many an hour of discovery-filled play! Baby can choose from the 7 fun activities: 3 flower-shaped gears to turn via the knob or petals, 1 bee that makes a noise when turned, 1 ladybug that screws and unscrews, 1 caterpillar-shaped abacus to slide time and time again, 3 mirrors to observe one’s reflection, 1 snail whose shell turns and spins the coloured beads within and 1 ultra-soft felt leaf that can be moved to reveal a fun distorting mirror underneath. All the activities offered by this early-years toy have been designed for baby to experiment and discover through manipulation. At 1 years of age, it is by touching and observing that little ones begin to learn how their environment works. Another advantage of this baby activity board is its modularity: it can be installed according to your child's playing position. It can be hung on a wall, the bars of a cot, etc., via the Velcro strap on the top. Little ones can also position it inclined at 45°, thanks to its removable stand tucked away at the back: this way, baby can play sitting or seated at a table. This activity panel arouses curiosity and invites your little one to explore with their fingertips, thus stimulating their dexterity at their own pace. With its natural wood, soft colours, varied textures and sound functions, this is a complete and modular early-learning toy. A snail, bee, ladybird and caterpillar mingle with flowers and foliage on this baby’s activity board to help awaken their senses. This activity panel is made from FSC™-certified wood and part of our Sweet Cocoon collection.
Zigolos Giant Multicolour Train
Welcome aboard the Zigolos Giant train! Take your seats, we'll be leaving soon! This 2 in 1 wooden toy is a walking toy to help toddlers develop their motor skills but also a stacking game. Thanks to the many blocks to place on the wagons, babies from 1 year old will learn shapes and colours while having fun. The Zigolos Giant Train is a complete toy that your child will particularly appreciate for its pretty colours and the funny animals in the wagon! And for good reason: their spring-mounted heads waddle as soon as the vehicle starts moving! The duck, the pullet and the rabbit are ready to discover baby's world! It's fun to recreate or combine the wooden blocks as you wish. For more comfort, the wheels are silent thanks to the non-slip rubber. Length of string: 50 cm (19.7"). Water-based paint.
Pure Bead Maze And Rocking Rabbit
A lovely toy full of interactions in baby's hands! Our little rabbit from the Pure collection is so cute under this arch full of surprises for children from 12 months! This 3-in-1 wooden learning toy will amuse curious little ones thanks to its adapted early years activities: a stackable rabbit in 4 parts to be assembled, a looping arch along which baby can move 6 wooden elements, and finally a fun rocking stand that will gently move it. This gorgeous baby toy features beautiful pastel colours and cute characters. Alongside these new companions, little ones will develop their fine motor skills and visual acuity while having fun. Our Looping Basculo measures 20.8 x 21 cm and is made with FSC® wood (wood from sustainably managed forests).
Pure Shape Sorter (wood)
It's time to meet the animals of the forest! This pretty wooden shape sorter in soft colours is very contemporary and will delight little ones. Accessible from 18 months, this early childhood game will help your child develop dexterity while having fun. Your child will learn, at his/her own pace, to manipulate the objects to fit them into the corresponding places. Once they are in place, the shapes can be easily retrieved from the back of the teepee. This wooden shape sorter includes a teddy bear, rabbit, fox, owl, mushroom and cloud. For added safety, we have opted for water-based paint, as children under 3 years of age regularly put the toys in their mouths.
Tropik - Tropical Lace-Up Tree
A little snake is taking a nap at the top of a tree in the heart of the tropical jungle... Come and help it climb to the top of this wooden tree through the different holes! This lacing game for children is suitable for little ones from 18 months. They will develop their fine motor skills and concentration, while having fun! The body of the snake is made of fabric and its two ends are made of wood, for a good grip and easy lacing by little ones. We handle the tree, we are meticulous and we try to find the winning combination so that this funny snake reaches the top of the tree! With its soft felt leaves, this colorful early learning toy will find its place in baby's room and give it a colorful touch! This first age wooden toy is painted with water, it is made of wood from sustainably managed forests (FSC® certified).
☼ Take off immediately for warm and colorful horizons with the TROPIK range from Janod: joyful and endearing animals in fun and vibrant colors, for exotic games and toys that invite you to escape!
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I Wood Stackable Turtles (wood)
Colourful turtles for endless discovery! The I Wood Stackable Turtles is a wooden early learning game that is full of ingenuity! It allows babies from 18 months old to discover shapes, sizes and colours, to stack the pieces on top of each other and finally to make them sit on the turtles! Your toddler can then have fun fitting the turtles together while working on his/her dexterity, logic and concentration. The pretty colours of the turtles are sure to attract your child, who will spend hours playing with them. Each of the turtles has 3 associated pieces. For safety reasons and because children under 3 are used to putting objects in their mouths, we have opted to use water-based paint.
Tropik - Tropical Balancing Game
Will there be room for everyone on the suspension bridge? This wooden rope bridge in the heart of the rainforest is ready to welcome a host of animals who want to cross it! Frogs, lemurs, and parrots, as well as leaves and pineapples, will have to find their balance in this colorful game of skill. First, assemble the bridge in 3 parts, then have fun alone or with others stacking the elements without knocking everything over! A wooden balancing game that will amuse children from 2 years old. 15 pieces in total are to be stacked, which will help baby develop their dexterity and concentration: you will need to be meticulous and patient to keep all these funny animals on the bridge! This early learning toy is made of wood from sustainably managed, FSC®-certified forests. Water-based paint.
☼ Take off immediately for the tropics with the TROPIK range from Janod: cheerful and endearing animals in fun and vibrant colors, for exotic games and toys that invite you to escape!
➡️ How to choose the right construction and manipulation game for your baby: our guide to making the right choice.
Cardboard Tower with Wooden Animal Figures In partnership with WWF®
It’s all kicking off in the animal kingdom as little panda and his friends play hide-and-seek in their den! This beautiful square cardboard tower gives babies aged 12 months and over multiple ways to play. One way is to build the tower itself, starting with the biggest block and moving up to the smallest. To make it easier, the order matches the sizes of animals on the cubes. The blocks are also numbered 1 to 5 to help older kids get familiar with numbers. Once the tower is built, children can have fun finding out where each wooden animal lives and putting them in the right cube by placing them in the holes on the front. The set includes an elephant, a tiger, a panda, an orangutan and a blue macaw. Water-based paint. Toys developed in collaboration with WWF®. Janod is supporting WWF®™’s efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity with a new range of toys made from more responsible materials. We hope this range will inspire the next generation and encourage them to stand up for wildlife and the natural world in the future. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.
Tropik - Shape Sorting Crocodile
Hungry crocodile is looking for shapes to feast on! Here is an original wooden shape box that will entertain children from 12 months for long periods of time! In the shape of a crocodile, this early years toy comes with 8 parts to fit into the slots: 2 rounds, 2 triangles, 2 stars and 2 squares. Each shape corresponds to a colour, for easy learning and handling by baby. When our crocodile friend has eaten well, you can open up his mouth to collect the pieces (magnetic opening). For a peaceful meal, the inside of the shape box is covered with felt, which reduces the noise the shapes make when they fall. This early years toy is suitable for children from the age of 1, they will be able to discover shapes and colours while having fun, and develop their coordination by manipulating the pieces to be sorted. This wooden toy is made of wood from sustainably managed, FSC®-certified forests. Water-based paint.
☼ Immediate take-off for warm and colourful landscapes with the TROPIK range from Janod: cheerful and endearing animals in fun and vibrant colours, for exotic games and toys that invite you to get away!
Multi-Activities Cat Baby Walker (wood)
Meooow! Make room for the cutest feline of them all! Our wide-eyed ginger cat is always ready for a walking and exploring session with baby! This wooden multi-activity baby walker will accompany children from 1 year old thanks to the many little games on its 3 sides! Have fun and develop your fine motor skills and dexterity with the 8 playful activities of our clever cat: a fish loop, a traditional shape sorter and a small mouse slider on the front, a mouse track on one side, gears and a seabed sound button on the other. To develop children's sense of touch, our cat's large eyes rotate and its cheeks are made of felt. This lovely multi-activity walker is particularly suitable for learning to walk; thanks to its height-adjustable handle (from 47 to 53 cm/18.5 to 20.9"), this walker can adapt to your child's height, and can therefore be used from 12 months to 3 years old. For more safety, it is equipped with an invisible and removable brake that allows the wheels to be locked and gradually released in order to control the speed of the walker during learning (suitable for 12 months old children). Finally, its 4 silent rubber wheels don't mark the ground! All you'll have to do is to name this new companion!
Janod Box - 24 months
A box of toys designed for babies aged 24 months and up: it’s the Janod Box! This box for babies – specifically designed to promote concentration and precision – contains 4 wonderful early-learning toys.
At 2 years of age, your baby is gradually developing their cognitive functions. We have therefore worked closely with a psychomotor specialist to offer a box filled with early-years toys that go hand in hand with the developmental pace of your baby. As a result, these durable wooden toys are sure to stimulate their sight, hearing, vocabulary and fine motor skills: learning unwittingly is key! The explanatory booklet found inside the Janod Box will help you ensure your little one makes the most of these early-learning toys. This set of games is part of our collection of 4 age-specific boxes, which bolster the early-learning discoveries of children aged 12 to 36 months, thanks to the high-quality toys, adapted specifically to their skill level. FSC™-certified wooden and cardboard toys.
Sweet Cocoon Ant Descender
Ants race! With this wooden descender, intrepid ants from 12 months can race down the slope. An ideal early-learning toy for developing baby's fine motor skills and understanding of cause and effect, our ant descender comes with 4 different-colored rollers. In turn, the ants launch themselves from the top of the hill, hurtling through the foliage, finishing their run with a fanfare thanks to the bell at the end of the course. Baby won't tire of putting his favorite ant down at the very top and watching it descend again and again over 3 levels! A simple, effective mechanism for an original, whimsical toddler toy. We love the natural wood of the stand, the little garden creatures that decorate it and the felt leaves that add an interesting sensory touch. The rolling ants are numbered, like real racing cars, and are easy to handle. The tinkling bell on the finish line adds a sonic dimension to this pretty baby descender. From our Sweet Cocoon collection, it's made of wood from sustainably managed forests, FSC™ certified. So, who's the fastest black, yellow, blue or brown ant?
Caterpillar Ball Track (wood)
A caterpillar falling from the sky! This wooden ball track offers toddlers a great discovery session thanks to a pretty course in country colours and its 3 purple balls. How does it work? Children from 1 year old will be able to follow the path of the caterpillar-balls that go from the sun to the clouds and then to the transparent tunnel! On their way down, they will ring the bell to surprise your baby before landing in the garden and forming a purple caterpillar. This beautiful toy will help your child develop visual acuity through tracking, handling and manipulating spherical objects.
Tropik wooden crocodile busy-board
A busy-board straight out of the jungle for baby's bedroom! Ideal for entertaining and stimulating little ones from 18 months, this crocodile-shaped activity board offers a multitude of games to manipulate. In all, over 14 early-learning games are spread across this activity board, to encourage the development of children's motor skills and dexterity. On the program: 1 labyrinth with 3 elements to manipulate, 1 rotating sound eye, 3 straps with different fastening systems (zipper, scratch, plastic), 3 chameleon gears, 1 doorbell, 1 metal lock, 1 hidden mirror, 1 abacus with colored balls, silicone and felt textures to touch, buttons to push, rubber bands to fasten... As you can see, there are hours of discoveries in store for curious little ones! A wealth of tactile and sonic pleasures to develop baby's fine motor skills. And the various, accessible openings are perfect for practising dressing. It's a versatile, complete early-learning toy, perfect for independent play. You can easily fix the wooden busyboard to the wall. Its tropical style and bright colors make it ideal for any nursery. Baby will find all the star animals of the jungle: toucan, parrots, monkey... And the crocodile, of course! Dimensions: 57 x 36.5 cm. From our Tropik collection of wooden early-learning toys, this crocodile busy-board is made from FSC™-certified wood. Croco is just waiting for you!
Birds And Mushrooms Screw Toys
Learning to screw and unscrew is an important developmental phase when it comes to children's fine motor skills. These manipulations prepare little ones for the days when they will write. Therefore, what better than to have fun practicing with pretty birds and mushrooms? Head for the woods where robins, owls and mushrooms flourish peacefully! This attractive soft-coloured solid wood set consists of 5 screw toys that have been perfectly designed for little ones’ hands. Children aged 18 months and up will be given the opportunity to develop their agility and wrist flexibility, thanks to this ergonomic screwing game. FSC®-certified wooden toy (sourced from sustainably managed forests). Toy developed in collaboration with the WWF®. Janod is supporting the WWF®'s efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity with a range of toys made from more sustainable materials. With this range, we aim to inspire and empower the younger generation to stand up for wildlife and nature.
Whales Colour Matching Game
Pure Fox Bead Maze (wood)
A small fox to assemble on a lovely base with soft, very contemporary colours surrounded by a bead maze to develop concentration and motor skills. Water painting.
Stackable Ducks Sweet Cocoon
It's time to join baby’s new duck friend and their duckling! Discover this adorable stackable duck; a wooden early-years toy designed for babies aged 12 months and up. This toy includes 7 stackable pieces and 2 rods; all of which are made of wood. Play with complete peace of mind: the 2 wooden rods are secured to the base with an elastic band and thus give a little when pressure is exerted. This stacking toy is also a great way to learn through play! Baby can stack the pieces to create their own little ducks, stimulating their creativity and imagination. This stacking toy is ideal for developing children’s fine motor skills and improving both their hand-eye coordination and precision. By stacking the pieces, your child will also learn to recognise shapes and colours. Through trial and error, they will assemble the figurine at their own pace. These little ducks can also serve as a starting point for your child's imaginary stories. This stackable duck is made from FSC™-certified wood and is part of our Sweet Cocoon collection.
Stacking Rabbit
A must-have when it comes to baby's first games: a stackable toy comprising 4 pieces - in different sizes and colours - to be combined in the correct order on the solid wood pole! Our cute little rabbit measures 13 cm in height and will delight children aged 12 months and up! Its kind smile and cute ears will surely delight baby. This puzzle is ideal for developing fine motor skills and helping children become familiar with sizes and colours. For added safety, the central rod is attached with an elastic to be movable. This FSC®-certified early-learning game was developed in collaboration with the WWF®. Janod is supporting the WWF®'s efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity with a range of toys made from more sustainable materials. With this range, we aim to inspire and empower the younger generation to stand up for wildlife and nature.
Stackable Dragonfly Pure
Make way for poetry with this stackable wooden dragonfly! Suitable for babies from 12 months, this pretty dragonfly dances and swings perched on its base. Composed of 5 stacking pieces, it helps develop fine motor skills and visual-spatial construction. This wooden learning toy features a range of materials to help awaken baby's senses: large felt wings, nylon antennae... even cuter little extras! This stacking toy measures 17 cm high when assembled, and 9.6 cm in diameter. It's an ideal first-age toy to stimulate baby's motor skills and add a bucolic touch to his world. From our Pure collection of wooden early-learning toys, this dragonfly stacker is made from FSC™-certified wood. Dance dragonfly, dance!
... environment around them and make progress in terms of movement by improving accuracy. Janod manipulation and shape-sorting games let little ones become familiar with certain movements through colourful wooden toys with a fun, charming appearance. Moose, bear, penguin, duck... the cutest animals are all here! With toys to assemble, balance games and shapes to sort or stack, the types of manipulations are varied and always well thought out!