Top 10 Melissa & Doug Toys

This kid-friendly and the realistic product helps with motor skills and coordination plus promotes open-ended play that is hands-on and screen-free. The dustpan will clip to the handles of all the other pieces, and the brush and the broom have very soft bristles for surfaces. The fibers of the duster are reinforced to prevent them from falling out. Each piece has a hanging loop so it can be placed on the upright organizer. This great product will boost self-esteem and teach responsibility by mimicking the chores that kids see others do.

Educational value

Learning the common house tasks and the tools used to perform those tasks is a learning opportunity for children in the home. They should become familiar early on with the duties of the house and how to keep it clean.

Physical development

As we all know, house chores can be very exhilarating and tiring, so physically kids will get quite a workout just pretending to use these tools. Their gross motor abilities, balance, and coordination will improve with use.

Age range

Good for kids aged three to six, this incredible toy has plastic parts that are brightly colored to be interesting and exciting for play. Both boys and girls will want to play house with this terrific set.

Design

Included are a dustpan, brush, mop, broom, and duster that have a wooden construction that is sturdy. These all hang with the included loop on the upright organizer for neatness.

The steel construction is heavy-gauge and the perfect size and height for small kids to use. There is a seat in the top for dolls to sit that is red and a red handle too. This is a smooth-rolling toy with handles that are easy to grip for those aged three to six. The front safety wheels are spring-loaded and pivot completely around to roll easily on all types of floor surfaces. It feels and looks just like a real cart and works well both outside and inside.

Educational value

We all learn how to shop at some point in our lifetime, but kids that start this skill early have a head on the others. by practicing at home, children will be better able to handle this process in the real store.

Physical development

When kids load up the cart and then take things out, they will be using plenty of physical energy plus building on some important skill sets. Their gross motor abilities, balance, and coordination will be increased with this cute cart.

Age range

The small size and height are best for those in the three to six-year range. They can most comfortably use the cart for their toys, play foods, or for carting things outdoors.

Design

This replica shopping basket is a miniature version of the real thing you find in regular grocery stores. It even has the pivoting wheels and seat in the top for dolls and toys to sit.

It is a challenging board that has six various latches on the doors and windows of the brightly painted houses. Best for three-year-olds and older, it gives the opportunity for exploring animals, numbers, and colors that are vibrant. There are delightful surprises underneath the locked windows and doors on the board. The object is for kids to determine how the different latches work exactly to be able to unlock them and see the surprises.

Educational value

Learning how locks and latches work is a trying experience that can take much work. Even little kids have the ability to figure these latches out and open them on their own just like miniature escape artists!

Physical development

This is the perfect toy for fine motor skills, dexterity of the fingers, and muscle development. Trying to get the latches open will take all of these in coordination to allow the child to succeed.

Age range

Children as young as three should be able to maneuver these devices to open the doors to see what is underneath. This age range is usually very curious about such things and will try and try to get them open.

Design

Locks and latches can be quite fascinating for a child that is young because they prevent entry to something. These latches are on a brightly colored board of doors and windows that need to be opened and discovered.

Made of stainless steel that is hand-polished, the eight pieces of the set will last for many years of rugged play. It includes a rack, two utensils of wood, two pans, a lid and pot, and a colander that are just the right size for the small hands of children. The sturdy handles are riveted for safety and longevity on these incredibly realistic tools for the kitchen. Made for three to eight-year-olds, this fabulous product makes a child feel professional in the kitchen and provides a pretend play experience that is screen-free.

Educational value

Eventually, we all end up in the kitchen to learn how to cook or to try out hand at it when we are older. Kids start practicing early to develop those skills of learning the names of the kitchen items and how they work.

Physical development

Pretend play with kitchen accessories can be just as tiring and exhausting as the work in a real kitchen. Kids will at least increase their gross motor talents and coordination when playing at cooking and cleaning.

Age range

Children start to take an interest in the happenings of the kitchen when they are in the range of three to eight-years-old, so this set is perfect for that age group. They can use it when adults are cooking or by themselves in their own kitchen.

Design

There are plenty of other kitchen sets for various things in a child’s kitchen, but these are the best pots and pans that will find. They look just like real pots but are just miniature in size and very durable.

They are made of wood and other materials that are safe for frequent use. The play duties are to slice the cookies with the play knife, bake them using the mitt, decorate them with the frostings, and then serve them on the included tray with the spatula. When not playing with the cookies they can be stored in the included sturdy dough tube. The frostings are either chocolate or vanilla that attach with Velcro sticky tabs to the cookies. These frosting pieces are decorated already with various patterns, candy pieces, and sprinkles on top.

Educational value

Concepts in numbers and fine motor talents will be exercised with this toy. Each of the tasks in making and serving the cookies gives kids the chance to work on these abilities and use the cookies for counting.

Physical development

Toddlers and small kids will love trying to cut the cookies and then bake and decorate them with the varied pieces. These exercises can be performed over and over to perfect the range of motion and precision of the duties.

Age range

The 28 pieces in this Wooden Cookie Play Food Set encourage baking skills in toddlers of the ages three to five. They will want to mimic the tasks they see adults do in the kitchen with their own baking set.

Design

Kids get twelve cookies that are sliceable, kitchen mitt, cookie sheet, spatula, knife, and twelve toppings for the cookies. Pretend play with this set can be enhanced with the addition of other kitchen sets for a fuller kitchen.

Slicing noises are made when the pizza is “cut” because of the Velcro that holds them together. The rest of the pieces are the colorful and delicious-looking toppings. These include pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives. Good for those three to five-years-old, this incredible plaything is very colorful, fun to look at, and quite educational. Toppings can be sorted according to name or color, and the toy develops the skills of counting, grouping, organizing, sorting, and recognition of objects and colors. Parents and older kids can have little ones make a pizza to order in pretend play.

Educational value

Learning the names and colors of the toppings and how to recognize them is a good exercise for children when playing with this pretend pizza. Listening abilities are developed too when they make pizzas to order.

Physical development

Fine motor abilities will most definitely get a workout with placing, organizing, and sorting the toppings on the slices, and gross motor talents will permit the slicing and serving of the pizza.

Age range

Pretend play is mostly done by toddlers who want to mimic what they see adults do in real life. The ages of three to five would appreciate this toy the most as it is well suited to their little hands and skill level.

Design

The yummy toppings attach to the pizza slices with Velcro also, and the entire set is made of wood. Included are the tray that is colored brightly, storage box, spatula, and pizza cutter.

Very colorful and bright, the ice cream is magnetic to hold to each other or on the cone, and the box made like an ice cream container holds them for storage. children will exercise the abilities of memory, counting, sorting, sequencing, communication, and coordination when they play with this cute toy. Making the cones to order with parents or older kids will help in developing these important talents. They will also learn how to take turns when speaking and listen to others when playing.

Educational value

Social skills are obtained by kids as they take ice cream orders for scoops and cones along with critical thinking talents. Organizing the scoops in the box and on the cones takes some basic sorting skills, especially when making double scoops!

Physical development

Being able to make the ice cream cones and use the scoops takes gross and fine motor abilities, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity of the fingers to do well. in playing with this lovely item, kids will build these talents quickly.

Age range

Pretend play with such toys is best enjoyed for those that are three to five in age. The pieces are just the right size for their fingers and hands to grasp well and manage them in play.

Design

Children can have their own small pretend ice cream shop with the parts of this plaything. They get the ice cream, cones, scoops, and box for storing to make special orders and delight their make-believe customers.

Pieces are matched by both shape and color to develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor talents, and dexterity. There are sixteen pieces in the set that along with the pegboard are constructed completely of long-lasting and durable wood. Little ones aged two and up can use this simple toy for counting and playing games too. It sparks creativity and imagination with new ideas and ways to play. Designs can be made using the blocks without the pegboard such as faces, buildings, stacking towers, and more.

Educational value

Children learn these shapes and colors by repetitive play on the peg board. The symbol for each is indicated on the edge of the board in front of the peg to help children with organizing and sorting the pieces.

Physical development

Gross and fine motor skills along with dexterity of the fingers will be enhanced with the play of this toy. When used regularly the child will develop these talents quickly and move on to more difficult playthings.

Age range

Toddlers as young as two years of age can successfully play with these colorful blocks and pegboard and match them up on the pages correctly. It is never too early to introduce such learning items to active kids.

Design

Using five simple shapes and five basic colors, this wonderful little pegboard will teach the young child how to sort, match, and organize the included pieces well. they can be used off the board too for games and creative designs.

You get colorful cars too that work so well with this building. The elevator is functional to move cars to the higher floor, and the parking gate moves up and down too. A platform makes the car wash move the cars for this outstanding toy that promotes imaginative play and role-playing. It also encourages problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor talents with regular use.

Educational value

Children will have to know a little about cars to be able to appreciate the several activities included in this item. They can learn about the car wash, parking, garage, and gas pump as parents help them discover these things.

Physical development

Moving the car around the garage and parking area takes some motor skills, coordination, and dexterity to do well. these talents can be obtained with regular play of such toys as this one by the child.

Age range

When toddlers see this functional garage and parking level with the little cars, they will be delighted and thrilled. It is best for the ages of three to six because of the small size and simple basic skills it promotes.

Design

Parking is on the top of the two levels, and the service station is on the first level. There is a car wash, numbered spaces for parking, an elevator, a garage that has working doors, and a gas pump.

The play kit includes 24 pieces in the medical assortment that comes with a checklist, ointments, treatments, bandages, cast, clamp, tweezers, ear scope, syringe, thermometer, and a stethoscope. It is bright and cheery in the colors of light blue, red, and white and has its own animals to care for with a plush cat and dog. Included is a tote bag that holds all the accessories and medical equipment for children to take their toy on-the-go or traveling in the car.

Educational value

It is interesting and beneficial for little ones to see and learn of the different supplies and pieces of equipment needed to care for animals properly. They will gain an enhanced respect for them and treat them with empathy.

Physical development

Caring for animals can be exerting, especially for a busy vet. Children will exercise their motor skills, dexterity, and coordination or hands and eyes in using the many accessories of this toy.

Age range

All small children will be attracted to the cute fluffy pets that are included with this toy, but the accessories are best used by those that are three and older. They are not as likely to chew on the smaller pieces of this set.

Design

Created to give kids plenty of accessories for caring for pets, this adorable vet kit seems to have it all from bandages to medical equipment that fits neatly in the storage bag. There are even two friendly pets that want some care.