Updated: May 4, 2023
Choosing a Pikler Triangle is overwhelming when you don’t know where to start! There are a ton of options in 2023 – because although the toy is trending, it’s been around for decades! Let my experience (as a mom of 4) guide you in the right direction.
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What is a Pikler Triangle?
This post is not sponsored. I am sharing where we found our triangle and accessories, rounding up 4 other Pikler Triangles from various price points I like. Also a few buying tips, ages, and FAQ.
The Pikler Triangle is associated with Montessori, but it is based on observations of Dr. Pikler, who believed in learning through play, apart from their parents. 
Leo (age 5) and Camille (age 3)
We now have the Large size.
In What Ways Are Pikler Triangles Good for Child Development?
The Pikler Triangle is a great tool for aiding your child’s development. It encourages motor skill development at the same time as providing independence and self-confidence. As your child plays, they can explore their body and strength as they pull and climb. This process helps strengthen the muscles needed in activities such as running, jumping, and climbing. Doing so can potentially help address any delays in the growth of gross motor skills.
Not only does it enable physical activity and muscle growth, but it also allows them to create their own pace without adult interference. Your child can gain independence by being able to move themselves by their own power around the object. By giving them this sense of freedom, they will also build self-confidence while improving their imagination and creativity through play. All these benefits combine to make the Pikler Triangle a great resource for encouraging development within your little one’s life!
Choosing the Best Pikler Triangle for Your Child
When choosing the best Pikler Triangle for your child, there are a few things to consider to get the most out of it. First and foremost, the size of your space is important. The climbing triangle should fit easily within your home’s interior to not crowd other activities or furniture pieces. Additionally, consider how much weight it can hold as children grow quickly and need more stability to practice their climbing skills safely.
It is also essential to consider the quality of the construction for it to stay upright and handle all kinds of wear and tear. Look for durable materials such as wood or metal that have been reinforced at key points of contact, like stairs, ramps, and rungs, with additional materials such as rubber or plastic covers to prevent slips. Lastly, think about what accessories you would like your triangle to have – including protective hedge walls, tunnels, rock-wall grips, slides, and swings that can help ensure safer playtime!
What Features Are Important In a Pikler Triangle?
When shopping for a Pikler Triangle, some important features must be considered. First is the portability of the climbing frame. If you want to be able to easily take your triangle with you, make sure it will fold flat for storage or transport. This will be especially important if you have minimal space in the room where it will go. Look at what else comes with the Pikler Triangle as well. Some versions come with wooden arches that can attach to the ramps, so two kids can climb at once. However, some triangles have extra options, such as a mini climber, which looks like a rock wall and offers even more fun for little climbers!
Also, check out safety features on any potential Pikler Triangles you look at. Always ensure that the frame has rounded edges and a non-toxic paint finish. The climbing ramps should also include anti-slip rubber protective feet so no one gets hurt while playing with them. Lastly, look into how easy it is to assemble – these structures should accompany an assembly guide and all necessary hardware so they can be set up quickly and easily.
5 Places To Buy the Pikler Triangle and Pikler Triangle Accessories
As the Pikler has grown in popularity, there are so many shops popping up it’s hard to know what’s the best.
The Wiwiurka Pikler
We are very happy with our Pikler and accessories from Wiwiurka’s shop. This brand name was popping up repeatedly in my Montessori mom’s group and the reviews gave me the confidence to order!
- We started with just the Pikler Triangle, and later as our kids grew we went back and bought the other ramps and accessories.
- No rough edges or splintering. It is a professional set and the quality backs it up.
- Our Pikler has a safety “stop” that you screw in that stops the triangle from folding up when your child is playing on it.
Their shop has gown and they offer more options than when we first purchased. Shop any of our pieces from Wiwiurka here.
4 More Places To Buy A Pikler Triangle
- Wiwiurka This is the adorable store we bought everything from
- Lily and River Yay for a US based company! Out of Phoenix Arizona, this popular company makes Pikler Triangles, balance boards, balance beams, and more wooden toys. I’ve also heard good reviews of this shop from Montessori friends. Check the measurements though, they are shorter than other brands of Pikler.
- Home For DreamsAnother well reviewed (albeit expensive) shop. They make some crazy fun add ons, and toddle jungle gyms! This ships from the country of Georgia, not the state.
- Happy MoonReasonably priced in comparison and popular.
- RADs Kids FurnitureAnother American company, this shop keeps things simple. No rainbow colored sets here but high quality for sure.
- AmazonFastest delivery if you are looking for something quick. They also sell the rockers and ramps. I have no experience with Amazon piklers, but plenty have gone this route happily. My advice would remain the same, check reviews and make safety a priority over price.
Shop Our Wiwiurka Pikler Triangle, Climbing Arch + Additional Sets Here
Tips When Shopping:
- Buy a Pikler that collapses (they take up a LOT of room – but when folded it’s nothing and can slide under sofas, etc.)
- Make sure it offers a safety stop
- Don’t skimp safety to save a few bucks, better to buy less accessories and one high quality Pikler
- Choose a shop that also sells the accessories you want or eventually want, as you will want to play with them all together and they “attach” to each other.
- If you don’t know where to start with toddlers, I would recommend a medium so it will grow with your child. Pay attention to size – you don’t want smaller than 30″ unfolded.
Pikler Triangle Accessories To Know About
We have a few of the cool accessories that have kept my older children’s interest as they age, and you can create a lot of different variations. All of ours are from Wiwiurka:
- this large sized Pikler Triangle
- a double sided ramp – one has a rock wall on one side, and a slide on the other
- the Climbing Arch *a FAVORITE of our older kids
- a wooden bridge that connects the arch and the triangle
What Pikler Triangle ages are best?
As a mom of 4 kids, we started our babies out around six months old with just the Pikler.
So, for example, before six months, your baby will lie around and under the Pikler, growing familiar with it. As babies over six months grow and show interest in pulling up on things around them, they will reach and pull up on the rungs. Babies actually learn to climb before learning to stand up, (amazing, right?) so this timing is right in line with their skill set!
Older children play on the Pikler in different ways, and this is when we added accessories. The Pikler is not a toy that my kids outgrow in a season.
I would say our kids were fairly over the whole sh’bang around 6 years old.
Are Pikler Triangles Safe?
Letting your child explore on their own terms is a different concept from unsupervised play. The Pikler Triangle goes in a communal area with you near by. I don’t hover, but I’m also close by.
Playing on the Pikler won’t encourage your tot to start climbing walls more than they already do. But it will give your child a more developmentally appropriate place to climb while fostering their physical skills. This includes teaching them coordination, grip strength, balance and limits. The idea is all about empowering children to safely explore what their body is capable of, independently of their parents.
A child with balance and an extra dose of confidence? Yes please!
Camille, above, is 3 years old.
How Tall Should a Pikler Triangle Be?
The Pikler Triangle is inspired by the theories of pediatrician and educator Emmi Pikler. The frame has been designed to allow children to explore and safely climb, slide, and hang while strengthening their fine motor skills at the same time. Parents who want to follow in Dr. Pikler’s footsteps often purchase a Pikler Triangle for their home.
So how tall should a Pikler Triangle be? Generally speaking, you can find a variety of sizes on the market ranging from 30 inches all the way up to 60 inches. It depends on your child’s age, as infants won’t need one as high as toddlers or preschoolers would. A great option is getting one with height options of 40 inches, and above if you want a piece of equipment your child can keep using as they grow older. You’ll also need to look at factors such as available space in your home when deciding which size would be best for your family. All in all, finding a suitable size for an ideal play experience will help ensure your little one has hours of fun with their very own Pikler Triangle!
Our Playroom Tour
Our Playroom is the attic space that we finished for the kids’ playroom. I have photos and more information about the whole space here.
We also love our Nugget Comfort, another imaginative toy that my kids aged along with the Pikler.
Our Playroom Tour
Our Playroom is our attic space that we finished for the kids’ playroom. I have photos and more information about the whole space here.
We also love our Nugget Comfort, another imaginative toy that my kids aged along with the Pikler.
What About A Pikler Triangle DIY?
Yes, it is costly to go out and buy a Pikler. Especially one made of high quality materials. If you are looking for a good Pikler Triangle DIY instructions, I’m not too handy with the toolbox and I don’t have the patience!
A good set of Pikler Triangle DIY instructions can be found on Youtube. You can even find woodworking printable plans with tutorials on how to build a foldable Pikler Triangle and a climbing wall! I know my limits, so this is not for me.
Summing Up Why the Pikler Triangle is Worth the Investment:
- As your babe is learning to pull up, crawl, and climb, the Pikler Triangle encourages physical abilities like gross motor skills and balance. It also supports concentration, independence and even grip strength (needed in school for activities like holding pencils).
- “Conquering” the Pikler Triangle gave my babes confidence that we couldn’t teach them. They beamed with pride and tiny baby confidence at the top, because they did something hard on their own!
- Our kids are age 3 through 10, and I still find this is an invaluable tool that we get use out of. My kids have grown up with the Pikler. They lost interest in the triangle around age 6, but they continued to play with their climbing arch and use the ramps in other ways.
- We LOVE active imaginative toys that don’t have batteries, sounds, or screens! As your children age, the Pikler (and some of the cool accessories) foster their developing imagination in ways a battery-operated toy doesn’t.
- Ours folds up and slides under or behind furniture. When shopping for yours, make sure you not only find a high quality Pikler that is safe, but one that can fold up. Or, if you decide to go with the Pikler Triangle, DIY, make sure you build one that folds up!
Items Around Our Playroom:
The playroom blue wallpaper is linked here!
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I hope explaining our experience with the Pikler Triangle helped you. We have been very happy and feel safe with our Pikler Triangle.
Do you recommend buying one for a 6 month old?
Yup, I do! 🙂 Thats probably the earliest but as soon as they are pulling up – so between 6 and 9 months is ideal.
I have seen the pickler from the home for dreams Etsy website while searching for a pickler one thing I am nervous about is customs. I live in Arkansas what would the custom charge be and how can I calculate this charge?
Hey thank you so much for your comment. I don’t know exactly what you mean, I know the ship from Georgia. I would send a message through Home for dreams Etsy shop and see what they say! 🙂
Hello! Your kids look like they love these structures!
You mentioned that the climbing arch is a favorite. Are you referring to the Wiwiurka climbing arch (for babies)? Or are you referring to the Wiwiurka rocker that your kids are sitting on in the pictures?
What age do you think the rocker could be used? Is it too difficult for an infant to climb on (since the slats seem close together)?
Do you recommend a pickler triangle over the pickler arch if you had to choose one? What are the benefits of the arch?
Hey! Read this here
http://thewiwiurkasadventures.com/2019/09/27/pikler-climbing-arch/
Lots of details there! I think it depends on the age of your baby. If you have a very little one who is not quite climbing yet you could do either. They can use the arch as a baby gym when they are very young as well.
Hey! Read this post
This excellent training and playing device to develop a baby’s muscles, balance control, and much more. This is a fantastic fun place for your kids where they enjoy and learn during play and get opportunities to do different experiments.