1. How Play Can Help Get Kids Moving

   Welcome to February — cabin fever time! This is when I hear from the parents of my patients that their kids are antsy, cranky lumps on the couch. It’s cold outside in many parts of the country and kids (and...

2. Babies and Play: What Every Parent Needs to Know

   Let’s talk about babies and play. Wait, can babies even play? A lot of times they just seem to sit there, or sleep (if you’re lucky), or eat, or cry! What’s going on in those little brains of theirs that...

3. 5 Reasons to Love Our Wooden Toys

   For over 30 years, wood has been at the heart of Melissa & Doug’s toy collection. We built our brand on the popularity of our timeless, wooden puzzles. Recognized as the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys,* Melissa...

4. NEW! Themed Gift Sets for Every Age

   Our New Bundles Make Gift Giving Easy Whether you’re a mom, dad, aunt, grandparent, or friend, you’ve probably struggled to come up with the perfect gift for a child. Or maybe you’re just overwhelmed by all the options. Because we’ve...

5. STEAM Toys: Learning Through Play

   Anyone who has watched kids play can see their natural curiosity as they explore and try new things. It’s in their nature to take things apart and put them back together, design their own contraptions, and solve problems – all...

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. Raising Resilient Kids During Tough Times

   It’s normal to worry about our kids’ emotional development during what may be one of the biggest stressors of our lifetime. But there are things we can do to keep our families hopeful and resilient, no matter what we have...

8. Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids Inspired By Our Sustainability Volunteer Work

   “Think global, act local” has become a rallying cry for many people and organizations who care deeply about the environment, and Melissa & Doug has taken that idea to heart, putting it into practice as part of our ongoing sustainability initiatives....

9. The 6 Best Stuffed Animals for Kids

   Playing with plush toys and stuffed animals is an essential part of a child’s overall development. Stuffed animals and plush toys are usually the first playmates that a young child has, and they help kids develop important social-emotional, imaginative, and...

10. Toy Spotlight: Doctor Role Play Costume Set

    Dress-up pretend role play lets kids develop their imaginations, work on their storytelling ability, and explore all kinds of situations that help prepare them for the real world. But if you want to promote dress-up pretend play to your child,...

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