1. Melissa & Doug, a Brand Trusted in Early Childhood Play, Revolutionizes Stickers with the National Launch of Sticker WOW!™

    Innovative new collection of sticker stampers with activity pads reimagines sticker play by combining satisfying stamping action with kid-favorite themes, collectible characters, and purposeful activity pages! WILTON, Conn., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Melissa & Doug, recognized by parents as the #1...
  2. Best Birthday Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

    Shopping for that perfect gift for a child’s first birthday party? The play experts at Melissa & Doug are here to help you find the toy that’s just right for your child.  When gift-giving for a 1-year-old, you may want...
  3. Enjoy National Coffee Day Fun with FREE Printable & More

    It’s estimated by the National Coffee Association that Americans drink more coffee every day than they do water—150 million people consume coffee daily in this country, drinking an average of three cups a day. It’s no wonder that we celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay...
  4. Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

    Here are some sweet Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the children in your life, whether they are babies learning how to explore their world, or curious kids using their imaginations. Let this Valentine’s Day Gift Guide from Melissa & Doug...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Celebrate National Pizza Day with FREE Printable Activity for Kids & More!

    Pizza may be an Italian creation, but it’s been adopted by the entire world: Pizza sales are forecast to generate almost $192 billion worldwide in 2023. You can buy a lot of pizza pies with that many billions! It’s no...
  8. 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...
  9. The Power of Pretend Play

    Open-ended play is essential for children’s healthy growth and development. It’s so important, pediatricians are even writing prescriptions for it! That’s why at Melissa & Doug we are so excited to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an...
  10. 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...

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