1. Top 10 Wooden Toys & Gifts for Kids

   Wooden toys are classic for a reason: They're made to last, and built to inspire a child’s imagination. At Melissa & Doug, wood is in our roots! Our first hit product was the Fuzzy Farm wooden puzzle, and we continue...

2. Ice Cream Pretend Play Toys to Keep Kids Cool This Summer

   Happy National Ice Cream Day on July 21! There’s no better way for kids to beat the heat in summertime than cooling off with a delicious ice cream treat. But even in summer, it’s not wise to eat ice cream...

3. Skills at Play: Learning Fun for Summer

   Summer's a time for fun, but just because the weather is warmer doesn't mean the learning must stop. In this blog post, we’ve spotlighted a selection of our Skills at Play toys and shared a fun, engaging play tip for each one...

4. Celebrate Mother’s Day with Favorite Play Tips from Melissa & Doug Moms

   In honor of Mother's Day, we’re asking some of the moms at Melissa & Doug to share their favorite play and toy tips with you.  If there’s one thing all the moms we surveyed agreed upon, it was their favorite travel toys: Water...

5. Must-Have Toys for Baby’s First Christmas

   If you’re a parent with a new baby getting ready for their first Christmas, you’re about to experience one of the most unforgettable times of your life—take it from a dad who somehow managed to fill the entire digital cloud...

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. Melissa & Doug Partners with the National Park Foundation on New Toy Collection

   Calling all explorers!  In collaboration with the National Park Foundation, we’re launching a new collection of fun, nature-inspired toys for kid-powered play at home! Melissa & Doug is proud to support the National Park Foundation with a million-dollar commitment over...

8. Toy Spotlight: Wooden Café Barista Coffee Shop

   September 29 is National Coffee Day! When children engage in pretend play, they can freely practice real world situations, express their feelings on their own terms, and reap multiple developmental benefits. Melissa & Doug’s award-winning toys are designed with this...

9. The Power of Play: How Fun & Games Help Children Thrive

   Melissa & Doug recently sponsored a webinar presented by the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) parenting website, HealthyChildren.org. Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medical Editor of HealthyChildren.org, the webinar featured special guest Dr. Michael Yogman, a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, discussing topics...

10. Celebrate Father’s Day with Favorite Play Tips from Melissa & Doug Dads

    In celebration of Father's Day this year, we’re asking the dads in the Melissa & Doug organization to share their favorite play and toy tips with you.  No corny dad jokes to be found here—just serious play suggestions from Melissa...

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