1. Toy Spotlight: Jumbo Burrow Bunny Stuffed Animal

    In this Toy Spotlight blog, our featured toy really takes the (carrot) cake—it’s the Melissa & Doug Jumbo Burrow Bunny Plush Stuffed Animal, and just in time for Easter, too! The Easter Bunny has captured the hearts and imaginations of...

  2. Celebrating 35 Years of Imagination: 2023 Year in Review

    The holidays are always a time of reflection and gratitude, and it’s no different for those of us here at Melissa & Doug. With the New Year fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to...

  3. The Ultimate Melissa & Doug Father's Day Daddy-Daughter Playdate!

    When I was a kid, we celebrated Father’s Day by leaving dad alone. Don’t get me wrong—we woke him up at 5 a.m. with homemade breakfast in bed (that he graciously choked down), showered him with DIY gifts we’d made...

  4. Activities & Toys to Help Development of Preschoolers’ Attention Spans

    Preschoolers can go through activities at record speed, and every parent knows just how challenging it can be to hold their interest for an extended period of time.  And while it’s not always easy, finding ways to boost your toddler’s...

  5. Easel Activities for Kids

    For preschoolers, easel art combines the best of all worlds into one fun activity. It pairs creative and cognitive skill development with physical movements, allowing your little one to strengthen their fine motor skills, planning abilities, hand-eye coordination and so...

  6. Top Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Olds

    Birthday party planning just became a breeze thanks to help from the expert planners at Melissa & Doug! Favorite Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Old Kids We recently started a series on the blog to help parents and caregivers who might need some support...

  7. Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

    Here are some sweet Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the children in your life, whether they are babies learning how to explore their world or curious kids using their imaginations. Let this Valentine’s Day Gift Guide help you answer the...

  8. How Creative Play and Arts & Crafts Help Kids Develop Key Skills

    Our friend and blog contributor Kristi Nguyen, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist who’s the owner/executive director of Connecticut-based OT-Kids, LLC, shares her insights on how creative arts & crafts play can positively impact your child’s overall development. In a world that seems...

  9. Best Throwback Toys and Gifts for the Holidays

    There’s nothing more nostalgic than watching your child unwrap a classic toy that you unwrapped yourself as a child. If you want to connect with your child on that deeper level, have you considered taking a walk down memory lane? ...

  10. Best Holiday Stocking Stuffers & Small Gifts for Kids

    Although stocking stuffers may be small and inexpensive, they can still make the biggest memories for kids. Plus, they’re great to have on-hand if you get surprise visitors throughout the holiday season.  Here, we’ve compiled 10 of our favorite Melissa &...

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