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Melissa & Doug Toys Worth the Money
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Melissa & Doug toys sorted by play type, with why my toddler loves them and what it’s actually good for. Save this before you get lost in the catalog.
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Cooking Pretend Play
Sweet Shop & Treats
Grocery & Shopping
Nurturing Play
Dress Up
Household Play
Cooking Pretend Play
the “magic” of the color change makes pretend play way more exciting than it should be
Melissa & Doug Simmer & Stir Stove Top Toy
doubles as a sneaky lesson in what’s a fruit vs veggie vs protein
Melissa & Doug 21-Piece Wooden Food Toy Set
She loves baking these in her kitchen
Melissa & Doug Slice & Bake Cookie Set Toy
Assembling her own toppings , full creative control
Melissa & Doug Wooden Pizza Party Play Set
She loves the satisfying velcro “slice”; strengthens fine motor skills and teaches whole/half concepts.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Cutting Fruit Toy Set, 17 Pieces
Pouring is endlessly satisfying to her; develops hand-eye coordination and pincer control.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Drink Dispenser Toy
She narrates the whole blending process; great for language development and imaginative narration.
Melissa & Doug Smoothie Maker Set - 22 Pc
As a toddler who loves her pasta, this is her most used set
Melissa & Doug Prepare & Serve Pasta Set, 50+ Pieces
Sweet Shop & Treats
popsicle-shaped play that’s perfect for summer pretend
Melissa & Doug Wooden Frozen Treats Play Set
Her favorite “job,” scooping for the whole family; builds arm strength/motor control and role-play confidence.
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Ice Cream Playset
her favorite “job” to play, scooping for the whole family on repeat
Melissa & Doug Wooden Ice Cream Counter Set
Grocery & Shopping
Completes her grocery loop; reinforces food categories and matching
Melissa & Doug Wooden Fridge Food Playset
the anchor piece, she “shops” for the whole family here
Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Pretend Grocery Store
Restocking shelves is its own activity; builds sorting and categorization skills.
Melissa & Doug 10 Grocery Cans Toy Food Set
she’s obsessed with “buying” snacks and handing out pretend change
Melissa & Doug Wooden Vending Machine Play Set
The magic disappearing liquid just makes pretend play so much more fun
Melissa & Doug Tip & Sip Toy Juice Bottles (6 Pcs)
pairs perfectly with the grocery store for a full kitchen loop
Melissa & Doug Fridge Fillers Grocery Cartons
the small detail that makes every other food set feel more “real”
Melissa & Doug 6-Piece Condiments Play Set
pairs perfectly with the grocery store for a full kitchen loop
Melissa & Doug Wooden Pantry Play Food Set (9 pcs)
an easy way to sneak in early money/counting concepts
Melissa & Doug Pretend Spend Wallet w/ Money
Nurturing Play
She mimics exactly how she sees me care for her baby brother
Melissa & Doug Luke & Lucy Twin Baby Dolls
Dress Up
mimicking my morning routine, brush for brush
Melissa & Doug Love Your Look Pretend Makeup Kit
she’ll restyle these outfits a dozen times in one sitting
Melissa & Doug Disney Minnie & Daisy Magnetic Dress-Up
Household Play
genuinely helps at home too — she “cleans” alongside me now
Melissa & Doug Dust Sweep Mop 6-Pc Toddler Set
A great add on to our mud kitchen where she loves spending her time washing the dishes
Melissa & Doug 24-Pc Wash & Dry Dish Set
great for outdoor play and teaches a little responsibility
Melissa & Doug Flower Gardening Play Set
She is obsessed with the birthday song so this naturally is a hit with her
Melissa & Doug Birthday Surprise Keepsake Box
sorting + stamping covers fine motor and early letters
Melissa & Doug Stamp & Sort Wooden Mailbox Toy
