This wooden building block set is great for building, stacking and creative play and the shape sorting lid makes this a fun shape sorter as well. These German made wooden blocks are safe for children ages 2 Years and up.   All Heros natural wooden toys and games are made in Germany from hard woods like Beech, Yoke Elm, and Maple. Heros Toys get full marks for protecting the environment. Not only are wooden toys environmentally friendly, Heros even go as far as utilizing all wood waste, resulting from the various toy production steps, to produce power that powers the plant making their toys. Heros is committed to sustainable forest management.  All Heros toys are tested and meet or exceed the strict European Safety Standard for Toys (EN71). Heros wooden toys has a safe, durable surface finish and all their paints and dyes are harmless if ingested. High quality, classic wooden toys that are safe for babies, toddlers and children to explore and enjoy with all their senses.