{"title":"2–3 Years","description":"Toys for toddlers 2–3 years. Sorting, stacking, exploring.","products":[{"product_id":"montessori-busy-board","title":"Montessori Busy Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrandchildren grow up fast — but the skills they build through hands-on play last a lifetime. The Curiously Busy Board gives little ones 30+ real-world activities that hold their attention for 20–40 minutes at a time. No batteries. No screens. Just the kind of focused, joyful play that grandparents love to give — and parents love to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e30+ things to do, one board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross four detachable pages, your grandchild works through zippers, buckles, press-stud buttons, snap fasteners, a shoelace tying board, shape sorting, colour matching, a learning clock, and a basic calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach activity is sized for small hands and calibrated to be satisfying — challenging enough to hold their attention, achievable enough that they want to keep going. Most children work through a page, flip to the next, and come back to the first one all over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach page unzips and detaches — useful for sharing between siblings, or for taking just one page on an outing without carrying the whole board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrows from 12 months to 5 years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom around 12–18 months, the zippers, buttons, and textures are wonderful for curious hands — best with a little supervision at this age. By 2–3 years most children can work through the activities independently. Many four and five year olds are still thoroughly entertained, especially the clock and calendar pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a toy that earns its shelf space because it actually changes as they do. You won't be replacing it after six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSoft, safe, made to last\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from soft mineral felt with reinforced stitching throughout — built to handle years of enthusiastic little hands. All materials are CE-certified and non-toxic. Spot clean with a damp cloth. No batteries, no charging, nothing to break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 28×23cm open and about 400g, it's light enough for a toddler to carry and slim enough to fit in a nappy bag or handbag. A genuinely useful travel companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Busy Board with 4 detachable activity pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActivities include: zippers, buckles, press-studs, snap fasteners, shoelace board, shape sorting, colour matching, clock, and calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 12 months – 5 years\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 28 × 23 cm open · 28 × 14 cm folded\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: approx. 400 g\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Soft mineral felt, CE-certified, non-toxic\u003cbr\u003e\nCare: Spot clean with a damp cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\nNo batteries required.\u003cbr\u003e\nAdult supervision recommended for children under 3.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curiously","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":48624960208996,"sku":"210190015:-11#1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1994\/1732\/files\/Hd1be9e9dd2ee476190f1dfe537ec8dd8r.webp?v=1782190463"},{"product_id":"whale-bath-toy","title":"Whale Bath Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurn bath time into the part they actually look forward to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSprays just like a real whale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the whale in the water and it comes to life — sucking water in through the bottom and spouting it from the top, just like the real thing. Your grandchild can scoop, splash, and aim the spray without you having to do anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBath time stops being a negotiation the moment this goes in the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLights up the water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it sprays, the whale flashes in rotating colours across the water. It's genuinely mesmerising for babies and toddlers — the kind of thing that buys you five minutes of calm while you wash their hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn off the bathroom light for the full effect. The reaction is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNo mould. No fuss.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike squeeze toys with hollow insides that go mouldy, this whale has a sealed battery compartment. Water doesn't get in where it shouldn't. Take it out of the tub when you're done, shake off the water, and that's it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to clean, easy to store, and built to handle the enthusiasm of a one-year-old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × electric whale bath toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 6 months+\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: ABS plastic\u003cbr\u003e\nBatteries: 3 × AAA (not included)\u003cbr\u003e\nCare: Remove from water after use. Shake out excess water and allow to air dry.\u003cbr\u003e\nAdult supervision recommended during use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curiously","offers":[{"title":"As picture","offer_id":48648112996452,"sku":"210190015:-1#As picture","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1994\/1732\/files\/H8852a304673747ac988a369cde3e2fb9T.webp?v=1782709148"},{"product_id":"wooden-sorting-trolleys","title":"Wooden Sorting Trolleys","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey push it around the house, fill it up, sort it out, and do the whole thing again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePush, sort, play — repeat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trolley has a handle sized for toddler hands and a basket that holds the sorting pieces. Your grandchild pushes it from room to room, loads it up with whatever they find, and sorts the pieces into the right spots when they get where they're going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the kind of toy that generates its own play. You don't need to set an activity — they invent one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid enough to handle everything they give it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made from wood. Not the light stuff — solid construction that handles being sat on, stood on, and dragged across every floor in the house. The finish is smooth and the edges are rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden toys tend to stick around. This one will still be in good shape for the next grandchild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA gift that actually gets used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToddlers between one and three spend a lot of time pushing things around and sorting things into containers. This toy meets them exactly where they are — which is why it tends to become a favourite quickly and stay one for longer than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks good in a playroom, too. Parents notice that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × wooden sorting trolley with handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSorting pieces (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 1 year+\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Solid wood\u003cbr\u003e\nCare: Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth. 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Your grandchild lays a card in the tray, picks the right letter cubes, and spells it out — one satisfying click at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sounds simple. Watch how seriously they take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game covers 60 words across 30 cards — enough variety to stay interesting long after the first run-through. Most children will work through a set, shuffle, and start again without being asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSomething to play together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those toys that works just as well sitting across from a grandchild as it does watching them go solo. Take turns. Let them correct you. Pretend to get one wrong and enjoy the reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cards are chunky enough for small hands to manage, and the letter cubes click into place cleanly — nothing fiddly, nothing frustrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrows with them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt three or four, they're matching picture to word with a little help. By five, they're spelling independently and testing themselves. Some children start reading their first words off the back of these cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the kind of toy that earns its shelf space because it actually changes as they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × sorting tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 × letter cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e30 × double-sided flash cards (60 words total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 3 years+\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Eco-friendly plastic and card\u003cbr\u003e\nCare: Wipe cubes with a damp cloth. Cards are card stock — keep away from water.\u003cbr\u003e\nNo batteries required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curiously","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48648129478756,"sku":"210190015:-7#Blue","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1994\/1732\/files\/Hc4ab472b1c4c4acf970145bdc085322dr.webp?v=1782709696"},{"product_id":"6-in-1-activity-cube","title":"6-in-1 Activity Cube","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix sides. Six things to discover. One toy they'll carry everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSomething new on every face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach side of the cube has a different activity — spinning, sliding, pressing, turning. Your grandchild works through one, flips it over, and finds another. They don't get stuck. They don't get bored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a whole afternoon in a cube the size of a tennis ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for little hands on the move\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8.5cm across, it fits easily in a nappy bag, a handbag, or a coat pocket. No loose pieces to lose. Nothing that needs batteries or charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull it out at a restaurant, a waiting room, a long car trip — it works every time. Children from about 12 months through to 3 years tend to find something on it that holds their attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafe enough to hand over without a second thought\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from BPA-free materials with no sharp edges. The construction is solid — this is the kind of toy that handles being dropped, thrown, and chewed without showing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for something that will last through more than one grandchild, this is a good choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × activity cube (6 sides, 6 activities)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 12 months+\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 8.5 × 8.5 × 8.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: BPA-free, non-toxic plastic\u003cbr\u003e\nCare: Wipe with a damp cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\nNo batteries required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curiously","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":48648235155556,"sku":"210190015:3331185#White","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1994\/1732\/files\/Hd7e6ced2930b40e7acc106b43232a6cdu.webp?v=1782712908"}],"url":"https:\/\/playcuriously.shop\/collections\/age-2-3.oembed","provider":"Curiously","version":"1.0","type":"link"}