1. Seaside Sidekicks Funnel Fun

   
   Pour water or sand through this whimsical tower of sea creatures, then watch as the different layers funnel, tip, spin and sift! Made of sturdy plastic in a rainbow of bright, fade-resistant colors, Funnel Fun is perfect for outdoor play....

2. Seaside Sidekicks Squirters Water Toys

   
   These adorable sea creatures are ready to entertain your little one with squeezing and squirting fun! The set includes an octopus, a crab, a fish, and a turtle, and each one is sized right for little hands. These are great...

3. Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set

   
   Cook up some fun at the beach! Kids can have oceans of fun making fabulous mud pies and sand cakes with this sea-creature inspired "baking" set. The Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking set is part of Melissa & Doug's Sunny Patch...

4. Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cupcake Set

   
   This 12-piece sand-molding set turns the beach or the sandbox into an outdoor bake shop! Just fill the unique hinged cupcake mold with sand, then add a cupcake topper and "bake" in the sun. Dessert will be done in no...

5. Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cookie Set

   
   Take the fun of the beach or sandbox, add cookie cutters, a rolling pin, a crab-topped "sprinkle" shaker, a cookie sheet, a spatula and shell-shaped dishes . . . it's a recipe for delight! Kids will love to serve up...

6. Fun at the Fair! Game Center Play Tent

   
   Step right up and turn any day into Fair Day! The sturdy and easy-to-assemble fabric Melissa & Doug Fun at the Fair!™ Game Center Play Tent lets kids three and older sell tickets, play games, win prizes, and more at...

7. Top Birthday Party Themes for 2-Year-Olds

   Parents and caregivers, never worry about planning a kid birthday party ever again! The play experts at Melissa & Doug have come up with a series of blog posts designed to make party planning stress a thing of the past....

8. Fun Activities for 1-Year-Olds

   Melissa & Doug's Favorite Activities for 1-Year-Olds We all remember our pre-teen and early teen years as an awkward stage in life. But what we don’t remember is how confusing and exciting being a 1-year-old was like. At 1, kids are...

9. 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....