1. Our 2023 STEAM Toys: The Experts' Stamp of Approval

   When children play, their natural curiosity drives them to explore and dive into new experiences. Adults are often in awe of how kids can freely dismantle things and put them back together, generate new ideas, and problem-solve all while having...

2. Best Toys and Gifts for Easter

   With the calendar set to bounce into spring, that means Easter is almost here for those who celebrate. At Melissa & Doug, we’re reimagining the season and rethinking the Easter basket. Candy and chocolate bunnies make for sweet treats, but...

3. How Play Can Help Kids Build Problem-Solving Skills

   Mister Rogers once said “Play is the work of childhood.” I’m guessing children don’t see it as work, but from an adult point of view, it is true that play is the main childhood activity that results in growth and...

4. 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....

5. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 4-Year-Olds

   The holidays are a magical time, and for 4-year-olds, it’s prime time for pretend play and hands-on fun! If you're searching to find the perfect Christmas present or holiday gift for the 4-year-old child in your life, we’ve got you...

6. Best Kitchen Play Sets for Toddlers

   When it comes to pretend play, kids and toddlers love to mimic the adults in their life—especially when it comes to household activities like cooking up a meal in the kitchen or grocery shopping and bagging up their items. If...

7. Made to Re-Love: Give the Gift of Timeless Toys

   With the holidays behind us and a fresh new year ahead, it's the perfect time to clean out the toy box and consider passing along any Melissa & Doug toys your kids have outgrown. We believe our timeless toys are "Made to Re-Love," well-designed...

8. Top Play for Grandparents Day: Best Sellers & New Toys for the Grandkids

   Celebrate Grandparents Day with top favorite toys from Melissa & Doug! Nothing’s more “grand” than the grandparents’ love for their little ones—that’s why we celebrate them on Sunday, September 8 with National Grandparents Day! Whether your grandkids only make occasional...

9. Toy Spotlight: Fun at the Fair! Snow-Cone & Slushie Play Set

   Countless studies have shown that play is critical to child development. It enhances cognitive abilities and lays the foundation for kids to successfully engage with others. Melissa & Doug toys provide wonderful, creative opportunities for your child to engage in...

10. Throw a Melissa & Doug Pizza and Ice Cream Party at Home!

    Pretend play can help prepare kids for real-world situations — even fun ones like pizza and ice cream parties! On Saturday, November 4, we'll be celebrating our 35th anniversary with a pizza party at the CAMP Store Columbus Circle, featuring...

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