A Pikler climbing triangle is available in different types and designs. The Pikler triangle was discovered by Hungarian pediatrician Dr. Emmi Pikler , who believes that the best way to shape children's characters is to allow them to participate in sports . In addition to the " usual " form of a climbing triangle, it is now also available as a foldable Pikler triangle and as a modifiable Pikler triangle .
Pikler believes that physical activity helps children learn the limits of their bodies. Also, they will keep their brains busy with something else.
That's why she created this amazing toy that will challenge your child physically and mentally. With a Pikler triangle you can climb, slide, run and do many other things that give the children the opportunity to recognize their limits.
This toy can give you a lot of headaches as an adult as it is quite an expensive product . Second, not everyone has room for this toy.
There are two types of Pikler triangles available on the market to solve these cost and space issues:
- Foldable Pikler triangle
- Changeable Pikler triangle
What is a foldable Pikler climbing triangle?
The foldable Pikler triangle is a type of Pikler triangle equipped with folding possibilities. This type of pikler is ideal for small playgrounds and large outdoor playgrounds. You can also use this triangle at a picnic by simply folding it up, putting it in the car and unfolding it again at the picnic area.
You can also use this foldable Pikler triangle in your living room, where you can keep an eye on your toddler while going about your routine chores.
This Pikler is equipped with additional safety measures . It has safety locks that prevent the toy from automatically folding to ensure your child's protection.
This foldable Pikler triangle allows you to expand the play area during playtime while managing your storage space. This makes this Pikler triangle ideal for smaller play areas and large outdoor activities.
Many of the foldable Pikler triangles have a locking cap and bolt that you can use to lock your Pikler for safe storage.
This type of Pikler triangle is also known as an adjustable Pikler triangle because it is easy to store and slide under the couch or bed for play.
Foldable Pikler climbing triangle with slide / ramp
The Pikler triangle comes with many extensions, or you could say many options, so you can choose one that suits your child's interests and age.
If you want to encourage your toddler to walk, you can either buy this foldable Pikler climbing triangle with ramp or look out for a used Pikler. This ramp allows your babies to move from side to side while playing while developing their muscle strength.
You can attach this ramp to your Pikler triangle and let your baby choose when to walk. Your toddler can either walk on it or use this ramp to get from one place to another.
This ramp can also be used for sliding as it can turn into a slide. So this toy never gets boring and your child can use it in different ways.
Do not let your child use this ramp unsupervised at first as this may result in injury. Keep an eye on your child , help them walk this ramp by holding them, or try using a mat or blanket under this foldable Pikler triangle.
Foldable Pikler triangle with climbing wall
The Pikler triangle comes in different variations to keep your child entertained and occupied. The rock wall or climbing wall is an additional extension that you can use with your foldable Pikler triangle.
This rock wall is highly engaging and available in different colors to encourage your child to participate in gross motor activities as it develops your child's climbing skills.
There is no age recommendation for using this climbing wall and you can let your child play with it as soon as they can stand or crawl.
You can use this Pikler climbing wall on walls, sofas or anywhere else . This ramp is very versatile and you can use it in different ways. But make sure you have a secure footing and a secure connection to the climbing wall.
What is a mutable Pikler triangle?
This Montessori climber is a very distinctive and innovative Pikler triangle on the market.
Undoubtedly, the Pikler triangle is a very attractive toy for your babies to try something new and explore the limits of their body, but after a while they get bored with it. They will lose interest because they keep playing with the same toy.
A changeable Pikler triangle is the best choice for your child to use this Montessori climber in a creative way as it can be shaped into different shapes every day so it never gets boring .
If you have more than one child and want to expand the play possibilities, this modifiable Pikler triangle is the best alternative, because you can adjust this Pikler triangle to a lower or steeper triangle so that you can adapt it to your child's age and height can customize .
You can use this climbing frame however you like, as it has multiple modifications and can be transformed into different designs to challenge your child's developmental level and potential .
The modified Pikler triangle is also very handy for storage, as it folds up so you can put it away when playtime is over.
House-shaped modifiable Pikler triangle
You can transform your Pikler triangle into a house-shaped jungle gym , enticing your child to have fun with this toy. This modifiable Pikler triangle in the shape of a house can be used by several children who can play with it at the same time .
You can also add a climbing wall or ramp to one or both sides of this Montessori climbing frame to expand your toddler's play options.
This Pikler triangle in the shape of a house can also be used with sofa cushions. You can use these cushions on the sides of the Pikler to make a real house out of it, or you can use these cushions on top of this climber for your child to sit on.
Low or steeper changeable Pikler triangle
This type of Pikler climbing triangle is suitable for children under 3 years old because it is not very high and the risk of injury is very low compared to the elevated Pikler.
With this low and steeper modified Pikler triangle you can also build a simple and small Pikler ladder that your child can use to strengthen their arm muscles.
A ramp or climbing wall is also a great option for this pikler that little ones can use to slide down or practice rock climbing to keep your child busy while entertaining.
Combined Pikler triangles
Your kid will also like this Pikler because of the different designs and textures that this toy offers. You can customize the combined triangles in many ways and give your child many opportunities to have fun with this toy. Thus, climbing triangles can be combined with each other as well as with climbing arches.
