Grapat Permanence Box

The Grapat Object Permanence Box is a beautifully crafted wooden Montessori-inspired toy for babies and toddlers, designed to introduce the fascinating concept of object permanence through simple, hands-on play. This classic wooden posting box features a removable lid with a circular hole and narrow slot, allowing children to post objects, watch them disappear from view, and discover that they are still there when the box is opened.

As children repeat the satisfying cycle of posting, retrieving and starting again, they begin to explore early concepts of cause and effect while developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor control. The simple design encourages concentration and repetition, giving babies the freedom to explore at their own pace.

Growing With Your Child

As children become more confident, the Grapat Permanence Box can take on new possibilities. It can be used for matching and sorting, collecting treasures, exploring colours and organising loose parts, while the removable lid makes it easy to empty the box and begin again.

The box works beautifully with Grapat loose parts, Mandala pieces and other suitable small objects, giving children opportunities to experiment with what fits through each opening and discover how different objects can be grouped, stored and retrieved. As imaginative play develops, the box can become a container for treasures, a feature within small-world play or part of a much larger game.

Natural Wooden Play

Made from sustainably sourced European hardwood, the Permanence Box has a smooth natural finish and softly rounded edges that make it lovely for little hands to hold and explore. The natural wood provides a warm, tactile experience and reflects Grapat's simple approach to creating toys that invite children to interact with their materials rather than simply observe them.

With its open-ended design, this is a toy that can be returned to again and again, evolving naturally as children's abilities, interests and ways of playing change.

Explore how Grapat supports imaginative and child-led play.

Product Details

Size: 16.2 × 12.5 × 8.4 cm

Recommended age: 0+ months

SKU: 23-248

About Grapat

Since 2015, Grapat has produced simple, thoughtful wooden toys in Catalonia, Spain. Using sustainably sourced European wood, hand-applied non-toxic dyes and traditional craftsmanship, each piece is designed to encourage open-ended play and creative exploration. Grapat toys support children's natural curiosity, problem-solving and storytelling, reflecting a slow and intentional approach that honours childhood, imagination and a connection with nature.

Certifications

• Water-based, non-toxic dyes.

• Wood sourced from sustainably managed forests and PEFC certified.

• Meets or exceeds EN71 1-2-3 and ISO 8124 toy safety standards.

• 100% plastic-free packaging.