1. Wooden Fold & Go Dollhouse

   
   Kids can enjoy a "home away from home" with this delightful Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Mini Dollhouse. The two-story house opens wide so kids can have easy play access, and then closes back up for convenient storage and...

2. Hi-Rise Wooden Dollhouse and Furniture Set

   
   Going up? Suitable for all 1:12-scale dolls, our newest play house invites pretend-play families to pull into the garage, ride in the elevator, and feel right at home in this modern home. Fresh, gender-neutral colors and patterns add a lively...

3. Standard Unit Blocks

   
   Build upon your child's imagination with this high-quality, solid wood building block set. The wooden blocks are made from durable hardwood, are precisely measured and cut, and feature smooth, rounded edges. The set includes 60 standard unit blocks in a...

4. The Magic of Independent Play in Toddlers & Preschoolers

   Engaging with our children during playtime can create joyful memories and strengthen bonds. It’s a unique time to enter their world and see it through their eyes.  However, the importance of independent play in toddlers cannot be overstated. Free, unstructured,...

5. 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...

6. What Playing Dollhouse Teaches Our Children

   The Benefits of Playing with a Dollhouse Playing pretend is a staple for children. It fosters imagination and creativity—skills that will benefit your kiddo throughout school and life. Playing dollhouse gives children a chance to create stories, learn life, organizational, and...

7. Tips to Help Organize Kids' Toys

   The Ultimate Game Changer: Finding the Right Storage to Organize Your Child’s Toys   Organization takes on a whole new importance once you have kids. As parents and caregivers, it can feel like no matter how many times we tidy,...

8. Toy Spotlight: Fresh Mart Grocery Store

   Kids can discover their passions through play, whether they’re putting out pretend fires, listening to a doll’s heartbeat, or serving their community at the neighborhood market. The pretend play opportunities are endless at Melissa & Doug, but for this edition...

9. 4 Ways to Support Creative Play (even when you’re not feeling creative!)

   I know creative play is important, but I’m not a creative person! What should I try? Ironically, as I was starting to write this blog, I was feeling particularly un-creative. Staring at a laptop screen often does that to me...

10. The Power of Pretend Play

    Open-ended play is essential for children’s healthy growth and development. It’s so important, pediatricians are even writing prescriptions for it! That’s why at Melissa & Doug we are so excited to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an...

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