{"product_id":"nesting-blocks-ocean-animals","title":"Nesting Blocks","description":"\u003cdiv data-birch-description=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese nesting blocks feature ten ocean animal illustrations in graduating sizes, with numbers 1 through 10 that correspond to each block's size. Children stack the set up to 36 inches tall, practicing counting and sequencing along the way, then nest the blocks back together by size for storage. The set is recommended for ages 2 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach block is made of FSC-certified paperboard printed with nontoxic soy-based inks. Stacking the full set challenges children to work out that the largest blocks belong on the bottom and the smallest on top, building balance, sequencing, and problem-solving skills as they play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the blocks are made of paperboard rather than a more rigid material, they are not intended for toddlers who still chew or mouth their toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 nesting blocks, numbers 1 through 10 correspond to block sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStacks up to 36 inches tall when fully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-contrast ocean animal illustrations on each block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of FSC-certified paperboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted with nontoxic soy-based inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks nest inside each other by size for compact storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for ages 2 and up\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\u003e85\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — weighted across 8 criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnet \u0026amp; Small-Part Safety: 78\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild Quality \u0026amp; Tolerance: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Finish Safety: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToy Safety Compliance: 79\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Grading \u0026amp; Choking Safety: 90\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecall History: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification Credibility: 91\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSC Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Issued by Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification traces wood and paper-based materials in a product back through the supply chain to forests managed under FSC's standards. \u003cem\u003eWhat it does not cover:\u003c\/em\u003e This label addresses forest sourcing and traceability of wood\/paper materials; it does not test or certify the safety, chemical content, or performance of a finished product.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese certifications are held by the brand or manufacturer, not by Birch. We show them because the brand states them for this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStacked Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFSC-certified paperboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended Age\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\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\u003eMagnet \u0026amp; Small-Part Safety — 78\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a non-magnetic nesting-block set, so the magnet ingestion rule does not apply, and no small-parts compliance trail specific to this product is published beyond the general age-2+ recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Quality \u0026amp; Tolerance — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn independent toy roundup describes these nesting blocks favorably without reporting fit or durability problems, and the retailer listing shows a 5.0-star average across 8 reviews, corroborating the brand's stacking and nesting design claims for this exact product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Finish Safety — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blocks are named as FSC-certified paperboard printed with nontoxic soy-based inks, but no test method, lab, or result is given anywhere to back the nontoxic claim for this cardboard product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToy Safety Compliance — 79\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis brand publishes detailed material and finish disclosures for its toys generally, but no ASTM F963 or CPSIA certificate number appears for this specific nesting-block set. This is normal for an established, retail-distributed toy manufacturer and not a sign of noncompliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Grading \u0026amp; Choking Safety — 90\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blocks are consistently labeled for ages 2+, and an independent toddler-toy roundup features the same set without flagging any age-fit or choking concern. No small-parts warning language or cross-source contradiction appears anywhere we found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecall History — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe queried the complete CPSC recall registry and found two records for this brand: a 2024 voluntary phthalate recall on a tummy-time product and a 2021 voluntary wooden-puzzle recall, both remedied, both proactively initiated, with no injuries reported. Neither covers this nesting-blocks paperboard line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Credibility — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blocks are printed on FSC-certified paperboard with nontoxic soy-based inks, a named, finished-product-scoped material certification consistently repeated across the brand's own product pages. No certificate number is published, but the claim is specific and covers this exact item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe board material and printing method are disclosed, but country of manufacture, supplier, and any warranty or spare-parts terms for this product are not published anywhere we could find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wee Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Ocean Animals","offer_id":45254135119938,"sku":"wg142","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/0761\/7858\/files\/Ocean-animals-nesting-blocks-7copy.jpg?v=1790035297","url":"https:\/\/www.birchstore.com\/products\/nesting-blocks-ocean-animals","provider":"Birch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}