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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... -
Our Best Baby Shower Gifts
If you’ve got a baby-themed celebration coming up on your calendar, we’ve got you covered: Melissa & Doug offers a host of baby and infant toys would make for perfect baby shower gifts! Our Top Baby Shower Gifts That Parents... -
Meet Our New Plush Rainbow Giraffe…Available Online Only!
For over three decades, Melissa & Doug toys have helped kids color their world with their imaginations. So to celebrate our 35th anniversary, we’ve reimagined our signature giant plush giraffe, giving it a vibrant rainbow-hued makeover. Featuring ombre red, orange,... -
Skills at Play: Best Developmental Toys for Infants & Toddlers
Melissa & Doug is the premier destination for parents and caregivers shopping for the best available baby and toddler developmental toys. With a wide variety of baby and toddler toys that promote learning new skills and key development milestones to choose from... -
Best Birthday Gifts for 1-Year-Olds
Shopping for that perfect gift for a child’s first birthday party? The play experts at Melissa & Doug are here to help you find the toy that’s just right for your child. When gift-giving for a 1-year-old, you may want... -
Sneak Peek-a-Boo: Our NEW Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym for Babies!
Just in time for baby shower season, Melissa & Doug launches an innovative new baby developmental toy that’s sure to make waves with parents and caregivers: our Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym! Get a sneak peek at our Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym... -
Melissa & Doug Turns 35: A Look Back at Three-Plus Decades of Open-Ended Play
When any company reaches its 35th anniversary, that’s a cause for celebration. When that company happens to be Melissa & Doug, then you can expect A TON of open-ended celebrating throughout the year! This year marks our 35th year making... -
Screen-Free Week: Our Favorite Screen-Free Ways for Kids to Play
Here at Melissa & Doug, we’re celebrating Screen-Free Week (May 6-12)! We see Screen-Free Week as a great time to assess the quantity and quality of our children’s play. How can we encourage kids to gravitate to active, engaged types... -
Toy Spotlight: Food Truck Play Tent
Food trucks are all the rage—they're fun, different, and an outing unto themselves. So we decided to make a toy that captures that excitement. In today's Toy Spotlight, we take a closer look at our Food Truck Play Tent, the sure-to-be hippest food truck... -
6 Tips for Buying Birthday Gifts for Kids
Need some ideas for birthday gifts for the kids in your life? We asked some of our co-workers for their favorite, go-to birthday gifts for kids of all ages. These are the tried-and-true gift ideas that have worked for them...
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