{"product_id":"water-blocks","title":"Water Blocks","description":"\u003cdiv data-birch-description=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Blocks is a set of 6 wooden blocks in 2 shapes, each containing colored water, designed for children ages 3 and up. Kids can stack the blocks on top of one another to combine colors and learn basic color theory, or lay them flat versus stacking them on their sides to see how the liquid shifts and covers different portions of the window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blocks are made in Thailand from chemical-free rubberwood, assembled with formaldehyde-free glue, and colored using organic pigments and water-based dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 blocks in 2 shapes, each filled with colored water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks stack and combine to create new colors through color theory play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be laid flat or stacked on their sides to vary how the liquid covers the window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from chemical-free rubberwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled with formaldehyde-free glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored with organic pigments and water-based dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrustScore is Birch's proprietary rating, from 0 to 100, built from 50+ signals that reflect what actually matters to parents — safety, materials, recalls, certifications and quality. We don't take paid placements or sponsored rankings, so a score is never influenced by who pays to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product's TrustScore: \u003cstrong\u003e90\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — weighted across 7 criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild Durability: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopmental Claim Honesty: 85\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToy Safety Compliance: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Grading \u0026amp; Choking Safety: 85\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecall History: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification Credibility: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support: 91\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAge Grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Dimensions (W x L x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.13 in x 1.38 in x 4.13 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (W x L x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.06 in x 2.95 in x 7.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackage Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.24 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest Report (ASTM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest Report (EN71)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take what's most important for a product to determine the TrustScore. Here's our research:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Durability — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReviewers across multiple ages report the blocks surviving months of throwing and handling by toddlers with no cracking or seal failure, and repeatedly describe them as sturdy, heavy, and smooth, with only cosmetic color fading from sun exposure noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopmental Claim Honesty — 85\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blocks teach color theory, mathematical thinking, coordination, cause and effect, concentration, and language, but there is no method connecting the physical features to each named skill beyond the basic color-mixing mechanic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToy Safety Compliance — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dated lab report for this exact product confirms it passed ASTM F963-17 mechanical, flammability and heavy-metal requirements along with CPSIA lead and phthalate limits, component by component, with no failures recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Grading \u0026amp; Choking Safety — 85\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe product is labeled 3Yrs+ on the retailer page, while the lab report notes the brand separately requested an 18M+ age test for the EN 71 standard on the same item, leaving the actual age fit between the two documented grades unresolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecall History — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe queried the CPSC recall registry directly across its full corpus and found one PlanToys recall: a 2017 baby gym recalled proactively for a strangulation hazard, with no injuries reported. That recall covers a different product line than these Water Blocks, so it sits outside this product's own history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Credibility — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Water Blocks were tested against ASTM F963-17 and EN 71-1\/2\/3 by a named lab, with a dated report covering heavy metals, phthalates and lead in each component, all passing. The brand cites these standards for its full product range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wood is named as rubberwood from trees that no longer produce latex, the glue is identified as non-formaldehyde, and a spare-parts replacement route is offered for missing, broken or defective pieces, though at an unspecified charge rather than free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PlanToys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45910454468674,"sku":"5523","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/0761\/7858\/files\/f6c8ec020c8632ad52ec7da66e3db5b501fddb0fb31c9cba7bed8f44a7ebc4dd.jpg?v=1794010663","url":"https:\/\/www.birchstore.com\/es\/products\/water-blocks","provider":"Birch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}