1. Best Birthday Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

    Shopping for that perfect gift for a child’s first birthday party? The play experts at Melissa & Doug are here to help you find the toy that’s just right for your child.  When gift-giving for a 1-year-old, you may want...
  2. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts For Kids By Interest

    Is the child in your life obsessed with a particular toy, topic, or play pattern? If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for the perfect holiday gift for kids with all sorts of interests, Melissa & Doug has got you...
  3. 10 Beloved Classic Toys Perfect for the Holidays

    The holidays mean different things to different people, but one aspect we’re all familiar with is the feeling of nostalgia that the holidays inspire—it’s impossible not to think about the past when we get together with friends and family to...
  4. A Real Mom's Realistic Mother's Day Activities for Kids

    Four Foolproof Ideas for the Best Mother’s Day Ever… Yes, Mother’s Day activities are supposed to be all about us moms. Put up our feet, relax, and don’t lift a finger, right? However, we all know sometimes the reality can...
  5. We’ve Joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition® and How2Recycle®

    It’s Global Recycling Day! At Melissa & Doug, we’re excited to announce that we’ve joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition® and How2Recycle®. We plan to begin rolling out the How2Recycle® label across our toy packaging beginning Q4 2022. This program aims to take the guesswork...
  6. Why Babies Love Mirror Toys

    As any parent knows, babies just LOVE to see themselves in their mirror toys. What could be more interesting and relatable to babies than another baby reflected back at them—who looks, feels, and moves just as they do? Sure, babies...
  7. Back-to-School Writing Readiness Tips: A Roundup

    Get kids on the "write" track and with this awesome roundup of writing readiness tips!  Looking for activities to prepare your little one for writing readiness and school success? Then you’ve come to the “WRITE” place! Today, we’re sharing ideas for...
  8. Toys that Grow with Your Child

    Everything seems to happen so fast these days, so it’s not unusual for kids to outgrow their toys in just a few months or perhaps even a few weeks. As a result, many parents find themselves collecting and storing toys...
  9. 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...
  10. The Best Ocean Toys And Gifts For Kids

    Is your child an underwater explorer, friend to sea creatures near and far? We've got toys for that! These special aquatic toys, crafts, and pretend play activities are sure to transport kids to ocean worlds and inspire their seaside adventures....

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