Galt Toys Australia - Activity Sets, Craft Kits and Educational Toys Since 1836
Galt Toys is a British toy brand founded in 1836 in Manchester, England, making it one of the oldest toy companies in the world. Galt is known for educational activity sets, craft kits, and toys designed to develop creativity and fine motor skills in children from approximately 3 years. The brand produces jewellery-making kits, activity sets, science and craft projects designed for children aged 3-12 years. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Galt, stocking activity sets and craft kits. Free shipping applies to orders over $129.
The Galt range at Peekaboo Baby covers hands-on activity kits for children. Galt products are designed to provide everything needed for a craft or activity project in a single box, making them suitable as birthday gifts and school holiday activity purchases. Browse Galt products in the arts and crafts category or explore educational toys at Peekaboo Baby.
Galt activity set range
The Galt Flower Rings Activity Pack, Make a Face Activity Pack and Flip Jewellery Activity Pack are the core range at Peekaboo Baby, each priced at approximately $25. These activity packs include materials and instructions for a self-contained craft project. The Flower Rings pack provides materials for making floral ring jewellery. The Make a Face pack provides materials for creating face-themed crafts. The Flip Jewellery pack provides materials for making reversible jewellery pieces. All are designed for children from approximately 7-8 years who can follow step-by-step instructions independently. These are popular as birthday gift additions and school holiday activity sets.
Galt educational philosophy
Galt has been producing educational toys since 1836, with a consistent focus on open-ended, creative play that develops practical skills. The brand's activity sets are designed to complete in a single session, making them practical for parents who want a structured activity for children. Galt product design reflects the brand's educational heritage - each product has a clear skill development focus (fine motor, creativity, design thinking). Compare with similar activity brands in the arts and crafts range at Peekaboo Baby.
What to look for in Galt products
Complete kit format - Galt activity packs include all materials needed to complete the project. Children do not need additional supplies beyond what is included in the box.
Age-appropriate complexity - Galt activity packs are designed with age-appropriate instruction complexity. The 7-8 year target age on most craft packs means children can follow instructions with minimal adult assistance.
British manufacturing heritage - Galt has been producing educational toys since 1836, giving the brand significant experience in designing activity products that children actually engage with and complete.
Gift-ready packaging - Galt activity packs are packaged in colourful boxes suitable for direct gifting at birthdays and occasions without additional wrapping.
Fine motor development - Galt jewellery and craft kits require threading, bending, connecting and assembling small components, which develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in children from 7 years.
Single-session completion - Galt activity packs are designed to be completed in one sitting, unlike multi-session hobby kits. This suits children with shorter attention spans and parents who want a contained activity.
Galt gift ideas at Peekaboo Baby
Galt activity packs at approximately $25 make practical birthday gift additions for children aged 7-12. For a complete gift, combine a Galt activity pack with a Melissa and Doug wooden toy from the educational toys range. Browse gifts by age at Peekaboo Baby for age-specific recommendations.
Galt Toys - Frequently Asked Questions
Galt Toys was founded in 1836 in Manchester, England, making it one of the oldest toy companies in the world. The brand has been producing educational toys and craft kits for children for nearly 200 years. Galt is now part of the James Galt & Company group and continues to produce the activity and craft kits it has been known for throughout its history.
Galt activity packs are designed for children from approximately 7-8 years. This age range reflects the fine motor skills and ability to follow step-by-step instructions independently that are needed to complete Galt craft projects. Some Galt educational toys in the broader range suit younger children from 3 years. Check the individual product age recommendation at Peekaboo Baby for specific guidance.
Galt activity packs include all materials needed to complete the specific project. The Flower Rings and Flip Jewellery packs include beads, wire, clasps, connectors and instructions. The Make a Face pack includes card, craft materials and instructions. All Galt kits are designed as complete, self-contained projects. Children should not need to source additional materials beyond what is in the box.
Yes. Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping on all Galt orders over $129. Galt packs are individually priced at approximately $25. Combining 5-6 packs or ordering with other products reaches the free shipping threshold. Orders dispatch from Melbourne. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Galt.
Yes. Galt products comply with European EN 71 toy safety standards. All materials in Galt activity packs are non-toxic and designed for the recommended minimum age. Products have been manufactured to safety standards for nearly 200 years. All Galt products at Peekaboo Baby comply with Australian toy safety regulations.
Galt's distinctive characteristic is its age - founded in 1836, the brand has nearly 200 years of experience designing educational activity products. The brand focuses on single-session completion and complete kit formats that include everything needed. Galt's products are designed to balance structure (clear step-by-step instructions) with creativity (the child produces a unique finished item).
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