Fat Brain Toys InnyBin Shape Sorter
Fat Brain Toys InnyBin Shape Sorter
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Safety Score
91/100Development Score
85/100Materials
- Manufacturer-reported BPA-free silicone lid.
- ABS plastic shapes
- ABS plastic cube
Material descriptions are as reported by the manufacturer or retailer. SafeNest has not independently verified them.
Choking Hazard Research
All shapes exceed small parts cylinder. Elastic bands on lid are secured. Cube opening is too small for head entry. Ages 10m+.
Wording reflects publicly available product information. SafeNest has not physically measured or tested this product. Follow the current packaging, warnings and supervision guidance.
Certifications
Manufacturer-reported. Not independently verified by SafeNest.
What we liked, and what we didn't
SafeNest's editorial opinion, based on publicly available product information. These are preferences and observations, not verified safety findings.
Pros
- Innovative elastic lid design
- Teaches shapes and problem solving
- No wrong way to play
- Easy for babies to succeed
Cons
- Elastic bands may stretch over time
- Limited to 6 shapes
- Shapes can roll under furniture
Alternatives
SafeNest editorial safety assessment: 91/100 — Medium evidence confidence.
The important claims are mostly manufacturer-reported and have not been independently verified.
SafeNest scores are editorial research tools based on publicly available information. Evidence confidence describes how well that information is supported. Neither is a certification, guarantee, endorsement or substitute for manufacturer instructions and official recall notices. Read the full methodology.
Evidence for each safety factor
- Material safety(30% of score)Manufacturer-reported
What the toy is made of, based on published materials information and warnings.
Not supported by documentation SafeNest could access, so this factor lowers the evidence confidence above.
- Choking risk(30% of score)Manufacturer-reported
Assessed from published dimensions, construction details, small-part warnings, and the manufacturer's age guidance. SafeNest does not perform physical small-parts testing.
Not supported by documentation SafeNest could access, so this factor lowers the evidence confidence above.
- Recall history(20% of score)Official government source
Based on checks against publicly available CPSC recall information, as of the recorded check date.
Is the Fat Brain Toys InnyBin Shape Sorter right for your child?
- Best for
- Innovative elastic lid design
- Not ideal for
- Elastic bands may stretch over time
- Manufacturer age guidance
- 10 months–2 years. Age suitability is the manufacturer's labelling, not a SafeNest determination.
- Main limitation
- Limited to 6 shapes
- Evidence confidence
- Medium alongside an editorial assessment of 91/100. A high editorial score with Low or Medium evidence confidence should be interpreted cautiously.
- Merchant options
- Amazon is the only merchant SafeNest links for this product. Check the merchant for current price and availability.
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