Nook is all about creative exploration. There’s no single way to play. Toddlers can stack, sort, nest, slide and repeat - making sense of the shapes in their own time and their own way.
Inspired by everyday objects like trays, containers, tubes and lids, Nook taps into how young children actually play. They combine, rearrange, and experiment. Again and again. That kind of hands-on play builds confidence, coordination and flexible thinking.
The 1curiosity toy range has been recognised as the most popular toy of 2025, winning Gold at the Independent Toy Awards, Gold in the Absolutely Mama Toy Awards, and the Junior Design Awards 2025 for Best Toy Design (0–2 Years).
Nook includes a soft tray base and a set of abstract parts. Some pieces fit inside each other. Others sit on top or slide into grooves. Everything feels satisfying to hold and move around.
The pieces don’t snap together or lock into place. They’re meant to be explored freely. That means your child gets to decide what works, what fits and what comes next. It’s all about testing, repeating and discovering.
Some parts may look like household items - a cup, a lid, a pot. But they’re not exact copies. This helps toddlers project their own ideas onto the shapes, creating stories, patterns and new combinations each time they play.
Every piece is sized for small hands and made from soft silicone, smooth plastic and stainless steel. The materials are safe to chew, easy to grip and satisfying to touch. No lights, no sounds, just thoughtful design for open-ended play.
Nook is designed for children who are ready to move beyond baby toys but not quite ready for formal games or puzzles. It meets them where they are—with tools for creative, sensory-led discovery.
Each 1curiosity toy is researched and developed in Japan, with a deep respect for how babies and toddlers naturally explore the world around them.
Baby-safe materials
100 percent plastic-free eco packaging
W240 x D125 x H240 mm
Shipped via Royal Mail Tracked 48 or FedEx
Nook is designed for toddlers aged 10 to 24 months. It’s ideal for children who are experimenting with shapes, stacking and problem-solving through play.
Yes. All Nook parts are interchangeable with those from the Lantern and Carousel toys. Children can combine them to create new play experiences.
Yes. All parts are made from soft, baby-safe materials that are suitable for mouthing and chewing under supervision.
All pieces can be cleaned with warm soapy water and rinsed well. Allow to dry fully before storing or reassembling.
No. Nook is made for open-ended play. Children use it however they like, learning by doing and repeating at their own pace.