Introduce fun basic concepts to your baby with this Melissa & Doug take-along shape sorter. Nine colorful plastic shapes provide visual stimulation, and the padded carrying case has crinkly picture flaps that give examples of objects with different shapes. Simply unzip this Melissa & Doug take-along shape sorter to remove the inserted items. Take-along shape sorter More than a shape sorter – this is an on-the-go activity center. Using nine plastic shapes, children can lift crinkly flaps, identify the pictures, match the shapes, and drop the textured blocks through the sorter. Develops baby’s skills Great to develop such skills as sensory, fine motor, gross motor, logical, creative, linguistic, emotional, communication, and self-esteem skills. Padded case with two activity sides The easy-to-grasp padded handle makes it easy to carry the whole set from place to place – even for crawlers, scooters, and emerging walkers. Recommended minimum age Suitable for children aged 9 months and older.