1. 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...

  2. Career Day for Kids: Exploring Occupations through Play

    It's Career Day for Kids, with great ways to explore occupations! "What do you want to be when you grow up?" That’s a question all children seem to hear. Think about all of the exciting adult careers you wanted to...

  3. 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...

  4. Toy Spotlight: Deluxe Grill & Pizza Oven Play Set

    Ignite the joy of pretend play with this kid-sized wooden barbecue grill play set with pretend smoker and pizza oven! Even the most passionate grilling enthusiasts will look at this incredible toy grill with envy. With more than 60 accessories...

  5. Fun at the Fair! Stunt Cars

    Step right up and turn any day into Fair Day! The Melissa & Doug Fun at the Fair!™ Stunt Cars lets kids three and older experience the excitement of stunt jumping race cars at home! Start playing by inserting the...

  6. 52 Fun & Easy Play Ideas for Screen-Free Week or Any Week

    If you’re concerned about your child’s screen time, consider going on a digital retreat with your kids during Screen-Free Week (May 6-10). Screen-Free Week is a non-profit advocacy program that promotes the idea that families should find time to dream,...

  7. 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...

  8. Getting the Most from Our Website

    Want to make the most out of your experience on MelissaAndDoug.com? Our site has developed over the years to be THE place to shop timeless toys. Plus, on our Living Playfully blog, we provide play tips, free printable activities for kids,...

  9. 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...

  10. 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? ...

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