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Giving the Gift of Play
As a child media researcher, I get a lot of questions around the holidays like: What is the best tablet to buy for kids? Are virtual reality goggles a good idea? Families may be more willing to splurge on new... -
We’ve Joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition® and How2Recycle®
It’s Global Recycling Day! At Melissa & Doug, we’re excited to announce that we’ve joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition® and How2Recycle®. We plan to begin rolling out the How2Recycle® label across our toy packaging beginning Q4 2022. This program aims to take the guesswork... -
What Are The Best Sensory Toys And How Do They Help Your Child?
Everything You Wanted to Know About Sensory Toys Let’s start off with defining what a sensory toy is: sensory toys are designed to stimulate one or more of the senses. So why is that important for children? For one thing,... -
Inspire Outdoor Play This Summer With our Favorite Outdoor Toys
Outdoor Play: Your Key to the Most Fun Summer Ever! Summer is a magical time of year when our children have a chance to unlock all of nature’s treasures. We all remember simpler times when summers were about spending time... -
35 Ways to Bring More Screen-Free Fun to Your Child's Life
Melissa & Doug marks its 35th anniversary this year, and in honor of that noteworthy milestone, we’re celebrating throughout 2023 in all kinds of ways! As champions of open-ended, imaginative, and screen-free play for babies, toddlers, and kids since the very... -
10 Best Problem-Solving Puzzles for Kids
The Power of Puzzle Play Puzzles are a great way to keep kids entertained, but they're also a fun way to encourage logical thinking, goal setting, and patience! When a child engages in puzzle play, they're not only building a... -
The Power of Problem Solving Play
This is the third in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. One of the many cool things about play is that it helps kids learn to become problem solvers. Think about children building block... -
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... -
Stamp-a-Scene Fairy Garden
Fairies, flowers and garden critters can be combined in countless pretty ways! This extra-large stamp set for kids makes it easy to create an exciting storyline or a color-in scene: It includes 20 rubber-faced, wooden-handled outline stamps and a two-color...
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Reusable Sticker Pad - Princess Castle
With over 200 royal stickers to place and five glossy background scenes to fill, this reusable activity pad sets the stage for countless princess sticker pictures! The cling-style stickers are easy to place, peel, and reposition, and fit in any...
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