Schemas are important behaviors children repeat to explore the world. Common schemas include transporting objects from one place to another, throwing things, inserting objects in openings, and more.
Designed around childhood schemas, Play Unloosed kits feature carefully-selected collections of loose parts. Loose parts are everyday objects that kids play with to learn about the world around them.
Play Unloosed provides safe, sustainable play kits inspired by the “loose parts” philosophy to help children grow and learn in an intuitive way.
Each kit is packed with natural and reusable materials designed to delight your child and inspire their natural creativity.
Present your child with the kit and let him or her loose! Your child will stack, scoop, and interact with toys in a whole new way.
Sit back and feel like the amazing parent that you are! Watch as your child builds crucial skills through the joy of unhindered play.
“Loose parts” are everyday objects that kids play with in order to learn about the world around them. From leaves and twigs to boxes and coins, loose parts inspire creativity and activate natural curiosity. Play Unloosed set out to create safe, sustainable play kits inspired by the “loose parts” philosophy to help children grow and learn in an intuitive way. Learn more about loose parts.
With the exception of the Baby Treasure Kit, Play Unloosed kits are intended for children ages three years and older due to small items that could pose potential choking hazards for younger children.
Our kits are designed around specific schemas: behavior children repeat to explore the world. Schemas include the concepts of positioning, trajectory, connecting, and transporting, to name a few.
During our research, we asked children who demonstrated specific schemas to play with our kits and refined each kit’s inclusions based on the results. We carefully select items for their safety, durability, sustainability, and most importantly, their interest to the children who play with them.
Sustainability is one of our core values. We began this company in response to the waste produced by traditional toys—from the packaging to the toy itself. Play with loose parts is uniquely appropriate for sustainability because it recognizes the interest children will have in objects that might otherwise be discarded after the manufacturing process.
We strive to source items that are natural, recycled, or upcycled whenever possible. If an item is newly manufactured, we choose objects that are well made and can be reused in a different way. We also choose suppliers with a similar commitment to sustainability and the environment. More details on sourcing can be found in each kit’s description.
There are so many ways! For example, felt balls can be used as a natural alternative to dryer sheets, while blocks and beads can be made into creative crafts. Even the boxes and bags in which the kits come in can be reused for storage and organization. We encourage you to visit our blog for ideas on how to extend the life of your loose parts.
Yes, we take safety very seriously and are compliant with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Among other factors, this U.S. law regulates lead, phthalates, and toy safety. We send our kits to a third-party lab for a safety inspection. If there were ever a need to recall an item, each kit includes a tracking number that allows us to do so.
Kits with small parts should be kept away from infants and other children who explore the world with their mouths. Please remember that all children have immature judgment. We encourage you to periodically take a look at the items to check if they have become damaged or chipped from play. Although we carefully choose kit items for their safety and durability, we cannot anticipate every way that children will creatively play with our toys nor the impact play will have on them. Observe how your child plays with our kits. This will allow you to notice any issues, such as if play gets too rough or inappropriate. It also allows you to share in your child’s joy and discovery.
Place an order by adding your desired kit(s) to your cart and following the checkout process.
If you would like to cancel your order, please send us an email within 24 hours of placing your order.
Returns are okay, as we want you to be fully satisfied with your kit. Please send us an email to arrange a return. We will accept returns for complete kits up to 60 days after purchase.
We ship directly from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
We currently only ship to U.S. addresses (including APO/DPO), but hope to expand to other countries soon. If you would like to receive a kit and are located outside the United States, please send us an email and we will keep you updated.
Kits typically ship within 2 – 3 business days of placing an order. Shipping times vary depending on location but generally take between 1 – 2 weeks to arrive.