1. 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? ...

2. The Power of Developmental Play

   This is the second in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. Shape sorters and stackers….Activity centers that have kids pushing, pulling, pounding, flipping, and turning…“Manipulatives” that can be moved around to explore cause-and-effect. These...

3. On The Road with Top Travel Toys for Kids This Spring

   Traveling with children is a great opportunity to make memories with your family, but it can also be a stressful time when hitting the road with your kids, especially babies and little ones.  If you’re planning on taking children on any...

4. 5 Ideas for the Best Indoor Playdates

   Are you getting ready for winter’s long haul, trying to come up with creative ways to keep your kids entertained while they’re indoors? Hosting playdates can be a great solution. Playdates for toddlers and kids provide opportunities for little ones...

5. Melissa & Doug Commits to Planting 10 Million Trees by 2030

   At Melissa & Doug, our roots run deep when it comes to wooden toys — that’s why we’ve committed to planting 10 million trees by 2030! We envision a world where children have access to both thriving forests and high-quality wooden toys. To...

6. Top Toys Every Grandparent Should Have

   Whether you’re a grandparent who provides child care on a regular basis or one who sees the grandkids a couple times of year, it’s important to have a select number of engaging toys on hand when they come to visit....

7. Our 2023 STEAM Toys: The Experts' Stamp of Approval

   When children play, their natural curiosity drives them to explore and dive into new experiences. Adults are often in awe of how kids can freely dismantle things and put them back together, generate new ideas, and problem-solve all while having...

8. Fun at the Fair! Snow-Cone & Slushie Play Set

   
   Turn any day into Fair Day! Create pretend play cool classic carnival treats with this sturdy wooden tabletop snow-cone and slushie stand. Press the button to drop ice balls into cones, then squeeze water from a bottle onto the Water...

9. Melissa & Doug Opens First Flagship Retail Store Ahead of the Holiday Season

   To celebrate 35 years of inspiring imaginations, the brand is presenting a curated selection of its timeless toys in a designed-to-inspire shop, just in time for holiday gifting   _________________   WILTON, CT, September 19, 2023 – Melissa & Doug, recognized...

10. 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...

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