The benefits of IGLU Soft Play for children's development

Soft Play blocks are much more than just toys. They stimulate children's development in a safe, playful, and educational way. In this blog post, we delve into the benefits of Soft Play block sets and explain the different IGLU sets – from early crawling to imaginative constructions.

Why choose Soft Play blocks?

Safety first

Soft Play blocks are specially designed with safety in mind. Thanks to the soft foam padding and rounded corners, children can play freely without the risk of sharp edges or hard knocks. Ideal for use at home, in childcare centers, or in physiotherapy practices.

Motor development

Soft Play contributes to both fine and gross motor skills:

• Fine motor skills: Stacking and grasping blocks requires precision and control.

• Gross motor skills: children lift, climb and crawl, which strengthens their muscle strength and coordination.

Creativity & imagination

With Soft Play blocks, children create their own world. They build castles, racetracks, or obstacle courses. Anything is possible, and every day something new emerges. This open-ended play stimulates imagination and expression.

Problem-solving skills

How do you make a tower stand firmly? How do you build a slide? Through play, children learn to solve problems and think logically—without even realizing they're learning.

Language development & collaboration

Soft play encourages collaboration. Children talk, negotiate, assign roles, and tell stories about their creations. This helps them develop their language and social skills.

Mathematical & spatial insight

Children learn about shapes, sizes, and how objects relate to each other through play. This helps develop their mathematical and spatial thinking.

Sensory stimulation

Soft textures, bright colours, different sizes – Soft Play offers a rich sensory experience that contributes to sensory development.

Emotional expression

Play is also an outlet. Children can express themselves, release frustration, and experience success when their creations are successful.

Physical activity

Soft play blocks encourage movement. Without feeling like they have to exercise, children stay active, which is good for their overall health.

Overview of the IGLU Soft Play sets

For the very little ones: crawling and climbing

• Little Crawler : Ideal for babies and young toddlers just starting to move. The soft shapes help them practice crawling and first climbing movements.

• Corner Climber : a compact corner unit that encourages climbing and clambering, perfect for young explorers.

For curious explorers

• Explorer Set : More elements, more challenge. Kids can really build and create obstacle courses with this.

• Adventurer Set : even bigger. More room for creative play and physical challenges.

For older children and endless combinations

• Creativity Set : Encourages big-scale building and role-play. Ideal for children who love to create their own play worlds.

• Discoverer Set : a versatile set for advanced building, balancing and collaboration.

For the big job: party, fantasy and challenge

• Fortress Set : large, impressive setup that invites hours of climbing, clambering and building.

• Party Set : Perfect for parties, daycare centers, or playrooms. Lots of blocks, lots of fun, lots of possibilities.

Smart design & ease of use

Lightweight and easy to store

The blocks are lightweight, stackable, and therefore easy to move or store. Perfect for parents who also like a tidy living room.

Durable and soft

IGLU Soft Play blocks last up to 10 years. They're extremely soft for children, yet sturdy enough for adults weighing up to 40 kg.

Safely tested in the EU

All products comply with EU toy safety standards and include clever extras such as non-slip bases and concealed zippers.

Conclusion about Soft play?

Whether your child is just learning to crawl or is already climbing and building, IGLU Soft Play blocks grow with every developmental stage. They're not only fun but also a valuable investment in your child's development.

As a pediatric physiotherapist, I work with IGLU Soft Play sets daily. They're perfect for improving motor skills, strength, and self-confidence.