Pikler Triclimb Natural Climbing Frame

The classic Triclimb triangle climbing frame with a quick folding mechanism. Perfectly trained to encourage children to stand, climb and conquer at their own pace, which forms the basis of Montessori pedagogy. The Triclimb climbing frame naturally inspires confidence and builds strength in your little ones as they reach new developmental milestones. Each step on the ladder signals a new accomplishment and goal.

Children begin to reach and climb onto the frame around 9 months. At this young age, Triclimb provides a stable platform perfect for first steps in a standing position. As confidence and muscle strength increase, children can begin to climb the ladder and eventually reach the top. At the top of the Triclimb, there are two rungs rather than one, allowing children to pause, assess and turn before descending the other side. When given the opportunity, children reach each milestone through their own determination, success is theirs.

More information about Triclimb and the Pikler climbing frame:

The origins of the Pikler triangular climbing frame come from Emmi Pikler, a Hungarian pediatrician who pioneered theories of child development in the 1930s/40s. These theories centered around a respectful relationship between child and parent and the natural progression of motor development through free movement and play. Emmi Pikler believed it was important to offer children the ability to move naturally according to their inherent abilities. This is the very essence of Triclimb.

The original Pikler triangle is based on the thinking of Emmi Pikler, a pediatrician from Vienna. She developed a new theory of child development in the 1930s/40s, which involved encouraging children to move freely and develop at their own pace. She observed that, according to accident statistics, children who had the freedom to move freely, climb and jump as they pleased, were generally more physically fit and could fall without injury due to a better understanding of their body and its limits. Pikler dedicated most of her life to understanding the natural developmental needs of children, and founded the Lóczy orphanage in 1946, where she fostered a comfortable atmosphere fostering the conditions necessary for healthy play.

Patterns are the repetitive behaviors your child does to learn new skills, like driving a car back and forth all day. They are very useful for cognitive development and allow the child to grow and learn adult skills, such as driving a car. The Triclimb is really great for supporting some major patterns of play and behavior. In particular, the Triclimb promotes orientation, trajectory and confinement.

Recommended age: 9 months and older (under adult supervision)

Please note that the fixings on the side of the triangle are white and not red.

Use: Designed for indoor use but can be used outdoors with caution. Do not leave in the rain.

Materials: All wood comes from responsibly managed forests (premium birch solid core plywood and solid/engineered dowel).

Dimensions: (Open) Length 55cm x Width 80cm x Height 64.5cm

Max weight 100kg

CE certified

Tested in an independent laboratory according to EN71: 1,2,3 & 8

Made in Wales, UK

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