Pikler triangles are a growing hit with families who want to provide their kids with a safe way to improve their climbing skills. No matter where you live, there is a company that produces and delivers a high-quality Pikler triangle to you.
To make the research easier for you I have invested a lot of time to create the ultimate overview of 63 Pikler triangles, based on their functionality, manufacturer’s location, and price (see the massive table below).
Below that, I have brought out some of the best or most interesting Pikler triangles in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.
What Should be Considered when Buying a Pikler Triangle
When I was looking for a Pikler triangle for my daughter, I was mostly interested in the functionality it offers. The main options are:
- Is it transformable to various positions (three or more sections)?
- Does it have multiple angle settings?
- Is it foldable to save space when not in use?
- Does it have add-ons (slide, climbing board, etc)?
The more possibilities a Pikler triangle offers, the more possibilities there are for your kid to improve their motor skills. All of these features are reviewed in the table below.
In addition to the functionalities, the table includes the price category of each Pikler triangle and the number of sales on Etsy (where possible) to give you a better background of the manufacturer.
Below the table, I’ll highlight some pros and cons of the most popular triangles made in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Spoiler alert: I will also tell you why you should consider ordering a Pikler triangle from Europe.
Which is the Best Pikler Triangle for Me? A Comparison of 63 Pikler Triangles
So which are the best Pikler triangles out there? It’s up to you to decide, whether you are looking for a foldable one, or not? Do you want to maximize the possibilities with a transformable Pikler triangle, or is that not important? Are you willing to pay extra shipping from another country to get your dream specimen, or not?
Without further ado, here’s the ultimate overview of Pikler triangles the web has to offer.
* Data updated 2020-11-01
** All prices are converted to USD for easier comparison and are excluding temporary discounts. Prices are approximations and are shown in $50 increments (up to $100, up to $150, up to $200, etc). E.g. a Pikler with a price tag of $149 is placed into the category of $150 and a Pikler with a price of $151 is in the category of $200. The value is a starting price for each manufacturer, as they often have a wide variety of setups for the Pikler triangles.
*** The number of sales on Etsy shows how many sales does the store have for all of their products on Etsy.com. It gives a rough estimation of how popular and trustworthy a manufacturer is. The number of sales is constantly increasing for most manufacturers, so the values in the table are for reference only. Sales figures are also presented in increments.
| Manufacturer | Location | Trans-formable (three or more sections) | Multiple angles | Foldable to save space | Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Price category (up to, USD) ** | Etsy store sales (more than) *** |
| HOMEforDREAMS | Georgia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 10000 |
| BILAUF | Latvia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 500 |
| CreativeKidsGoods | Latvia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 50 |
| Ette Tette | Latvia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 300 | N/A |
| BumbleBeeSmart | Ukraine | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 300 | 100 |
| EWARTWOODS | Latvia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 350 | 5000 |
| WoodGrainLab | Latvia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 350 | 2000 |
| SimreHomeLiving | Turkey | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 350 | 2000 |
| upaEU | Lithuania | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 350 | 100 |
| WoodWorkAC | Latvia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 2000 |
| WoodenToysStore | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 1000 |
| climbuptoys | Latvia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 150 | 1000 |
| MyHappyHelpers | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 150 | 100 |
| JoyOfNatureLV | Latvia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 150 | 100 |
| Goodevas | Ukraine | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 150 | 100 |
| UtoysAtelier | Turkey | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 150 | 50 |
| FoxWoodCoAus | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 150 | 1 |
| Fabrik8it | United States | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 150 | 1 |
| J. L. Woodworking | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | N/A |
| Walmart | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | N/A |
| LilyandRiver | United States | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 5000 |
| woodandhearts | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 2000 |
| DuckWoodworksShop | Latvia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 1000 |
| VitaArch | Russia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 500 |
| BodhiNBaxter | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 100 |
| thekidsbuilder | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 100 |
| YAYAwoodStore | Latvia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 100 |
| ClimbingFun | Lithuania | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 100 |
| YKkids | Turkey | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 100 |
| HappyChildhoot | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 100 |
| BestChildrensToy | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 100 |
| PlayWilderToys | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 200 | 100 |
| MadeWithLoveOk | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 50 |
| MagnoliaSunShop | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 10 |
| NordicDesignToys | Latvia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 10 |
| ToddlerworldStore | Russia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 10 |
| WonderUA | Ukraine | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 10 |
| ToddlerCity | Russia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 |
| Moov Baby | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 250 | N/A |
| The Montessori Room | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 250 | N/A |
| mini mono | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 250 | N/A |
| Walmart | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 250 | N/A |
| MontessoriHOUSEbed | Latvia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 5000 |
| M.A. Fabrique | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 2000 |
| WoodenWorkshopUA | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 2000 |
| WoodPhotoGift | Latvia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 1000 |
| Architoyz | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 500 |
| DARMARTU | Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 100 |
| sustainablelovenest | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 50 |
| CraftedByDad | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 250 | 1 |
| Little Big Learning | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300 | N/A |
| Wiwiurka | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300 | N/A |
| Homi Baby | United States | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 300 | N/A |
| Sprout Kids | United States | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300 | N/A |
| Montessori Climber | United States | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300 | N/A |
| RAD Children’s Furniture | United States | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300 | N/A |
| ForestKidsNorway | Norway | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300 | 1000 |
| WoodForYourHome | Ukraine | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 300 | 1000 |
| HoneyBallKids | Turkey | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 300 | 100 |
| MariaWoodenItems | Spain | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300 | 50 |
| PiklerFurniture | Turkey | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300 | 1 |
| KIMBOOca | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 350 | 500 |
| BuzytoyzStore | Belarus | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 350 | 1 |
If you want this table in Excel, pop me an email (hello at improvemotorskills dot com) and I’ll send it over to you.
The Best Pikler Triangles Made in the US
Some of the most popular Pikler triangles made in the US are Lily and River, Sprout Kids, and Montessori Climber. To see all Pikler triangles built in the United States, scroll up to the big table.
Lily and River
The Pikler triangles from Lily and River are probably the most popular ones in the US. It is a family-owned company from Phoenix, Arizona, that offers great build quality and reasonable pricing.
A downside (or maybe a benefit) of this Pikler is its size. Compared to many others, it’s much smaller with a height of 24.5 inches (62.23 cm).
| Transformable (three or more sections) | No |
| Multiple angles | No |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 200 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | 5000 |
“The quality is excellent and putting it together was straight forward. It feels very sturdy and high quality. I also really appreciated the 2 day shipping. Really happy with our purchase.”
Hoftroy79 (review from Etsy.com)
Montessori Climber
It’s a family business that only focuses on building Pikler triangles (nothing else). So you can count on them if you need a high-quality Pikler for your child. The climber folds in half to save space when your little one is not climbing on it.
The optional add-ons include a slide and a rock climbing board.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | No |
| Multiple angles | No |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 300 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | N/A |
“Purchased for our grandbaby who just turned 1. Her parents love the size and ease in their apartment. Well crafted, easy to set up and she’s having fun with it! It arrive sooner than expected, just in time for her to see when she woke up on her birthday!”
Mary (review from montessoriclimber.com)
Sprout Kids
Sprout Kids’ Pikler triangle has a bit of an alternative design, so you might want to take a look at it if you don’t like the traditional design of such climbers.
It can be ordered colored or with a natural finish, unassembled or assembled (add another $100 to the price), and with or without a ramp.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | No |
| Multiple angles | No |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 300 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | N/A |
“It’s been amazing, and he’s been very interested in it. He loves to use it to pull up, and as a tent. It was easy to put together, and my favorite part is that it folds when we’re not using it. I’m so excited to see how he continue to use it.”
Shreya (review from sprout-kids.com)
The Best Canadian Pikler Triangles
There are multiple manufacturers located in Canada who make excellent Pikler triangles. The more popular ones are M.A. Fabrique and Kimboo who both have a 5-star rating on Etsy.
Below is a quick overview of these two Pikler triangles but if you want to see all Canadian Pikler triangles, see the full table in this article.
M.A. Fabrique
M.A. Fabrique offers traditional foldable Pikler triangles that save space when not being used. The Piklers have just one position (i.e. they are not transformable) but they do come in two sizes – a small one for children aged 12 months to 3 years, and a big one for kids 3 years old and up. Both sizes are available in various colors so everyone should be able to find one to their liking.
This Pikler has multiple add-ons that provide additional benefits to the tool: slide, ladder, climbing board. The quality of the Piklers is high and customers are happy with their purchases.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | No |
| Multiple angles | No |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 250 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | 2000 |
“It is very well made, durable, easy to assemble and put away. I also ordered the smooth plank and my son loves to use it as a slide. I’m extremely happy with this product.”
Nicole (review from Etsy.com)
Kimboo
Kimboo’s Pikler triangle offers an outstanding aesthetic feel to it and is delivered fully assembled. It’s the traditional version of a Pikler triangle that is not transformable but it can be folded flat when not in use.
The only accessory Kimboo offers is a wobble board that can be used together with the Pikler as a slide. Be careful though, the way this works is that one end of the wobble board is just placed on one of the rungs of the Pikler triangle, so it is not too stable.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | No |
| Multiple angles | No |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 350 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | 500 |
“Our Pikler triangle from KIMBOO came in a thick carton packaging in perfect condition – very well sanded, no imperfections. I took it out of the box and my daughter jumped on it right away 🙂 She is 2.5 yrs old. She spends long hours on it, making a tent out of it, playing hide and seek and different other activities. Looks beautiful in our living room, super easily foldable. Definitely recommend!”
Emina (review from Etsy.com)
The Best European Pikler Triangles
There are some awesome Pikler triangle manufacturers in Europe, and most offer international shipping, so you can order them to the States, Canada, Australia, and elsewhere.
Many of the European manufacturers build transformable Pikler triangles that allow you to create various climbing frames with the same tool. They provide so many more opportunities for the child to climb but unfortunately, they are not very common outside of Europe.
Some of the best and/or more well-known companies include Bilauf, Wood and Hearts, and Ewartwoods.
Bilauf
This is one of the most beautiful Pikler triangles available, not only in Europe but around the world (well, in my opinion).
It’s a transformable Pikler, so you can set it up into multiple positions to offer age-appropriate and varied climbing opportunities for your little one. Order the slide and the curved piece to extend the climbing possibilities even further.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | Yes |
| Multiple angles | Yes |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 250 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | 500 |
“Absolutely stunning work. Got it for my son’s 2nd birthday and he loves it! The quality is amazing and the finishes are so beautiful.”
Heelerac (review from Etsy.com)
Wood and Hearts
Wood and Hearts offers great foldable Pikler triangles with international shipping on Amazon and Etsy.
The triangle can be chosen in two sizes: small (65 cm / 25.6 inches) or standard (81 cm / 32 inches). They really push their 3-in-1 package that consists of a Pikler triangle, slide/ladder, and a Pikler arch, which can bring quite a lot of variety into building your kid’s climbing skills.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | No |
| Multiple angles | No |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 200 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | 2000 |
“The items arrived very quickly and tHe quality is really great! My kids (2 and 6) are really enjoying it. I am sure we will be using it even more as the weather gets colder and we spend more time indoors! Thank you!!!”
Danielle (review from Etsy.com)
Ewartwoods
If you have lots of space and you want some extreme climbing and play possibilities for your child, Ewartwoods Pikler set is for you. It is a transformable Pikler with many add-ons to build a ship, a swing house and much more.
It has quite competitive pricing for the regular Pikler triangle sets but can go pricey if you want all of those awesome add-ons.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | Yes |
| Multiple angles | Yes |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 350 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | 5000 |
The Best Australian Pikler Triangles
There are some good Pikler triangles built in Australia. Some of the popular ones include Moov Baby, Little Big Learning, and My Little Helpers.
Moov Baby
Moov Baby offers various Pikler triangles and climbing frames that can be used together to create a small playground for your kid. They have both fixed and foldable Pikler triangles but as the price for them is the same, there seem to be more benefits with the foldable one.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | No |
| Multiple angles | No |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 250 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | N/A |
“My grandchildren love this addition to their cube and climbing ramp/slide. The neat thing is being able to fold it up and store when not in use. It’s all great play equipment for young ones.”
Andrene (review from moovbaby.com.au)
Little Big Learning
Little Big Learning is putting a lot of emphasis on the quality of materials and environmental impact in their Pikler triangles. The climbing frames are built with FSC certified European birchwood.
The Piklers come in two sizes, the bigger one is foldable and the smaller one is fixed.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | No |
| Multiple angles | No |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 300 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | N/A |
“H loves her triangle! We watched her go from climbing on the first rung to learning how to go over the top and slide down as she has grown. She loves to get creative with her triangle too and uses it to hang things on, as a tent, and for balancing!”
Michelle (review from littlebiglearning.com.au)
My Happy Helpers
My Happy Helpers offers simple Pikler triangles (both fixed and foldable) with a much cheaper price than their competitors.
| Transformable (three or more sections) | No |
| Multiple angles | No |
| Foldable to save space | Yes |
| Add-ons (slide, ramp, etc) | Yes |
| Price category (up to, USD) ** | 150 |
| Etsy store sales (more than) *** | 100 |
“Awesome! Little one loves it!! Such a great piece for encouraging physical development:)”
Julia (review from Etsy.com)
Conclusion
Some takeaways:
- There are really good Pikler triangles made in many countries around the world.
- If you are looking for a transformable Pikler triangle, look towards Europe (BILAUF, Ewartwoods, Ette Tete, Upa, etc).
- And finally, make the decision based on your needs.
Great article, I am pleased to see Latvian company woodgrainlab included high up in the list, they really do deserved to be featured. Outstanding handmade products and incredible customer service, which is exactly what you need when purchasing anything for your little ones.