When it comes to toys I am always looking to find ones that are both fun and educational. And even more so with the holidays quickly approaching. With my son being almost a year old every day is an adventure, and everything that crosses his path is in some way a learning experience. That is why I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the toys from Melissa and Doug. And this holiday season they have put together their top 20 items designed to inspire and educate young minds.
Melissa and Doug have over 1000 unique and exciting toys, and that means that there is something for everyone. The same holds true with their holiday collection.
Company co-creator Melissa Bernstein says:
“Our strong holiday collection is in keeping with our signature approach: staying in touch with the way children naturally play, listening to their parents’ concerns and advice, and designing every toy we make to inspire a world of imagination. Our goal is always to spur the creativity of children, and this year’s lineup of holiday toys includes plenty of inspiration!”
Melissa & Doug have released their list of must have products for the 2011 holiday season.
18 MONTHS+
Snowman Stacker ($12.99)
Caterpillar Gear Toy ($9.99)
AGES 2+
Stack and Sort Butterfly ($14.99)
Happy Giddy Bowling Set ($19.99)
AGES 3+
Sort & Snap Color Match ($19.99)
Low Loader ($19.99)
Wooden Farm Train ($19.99)
Town Blocks Wooden Play Set ($29.99)
Doorbell House ($29.99)
Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set ($19.99)
Felt Food Sandwich Set ($19.99)
Scoop & Stack Ice Cream Cone Play set ($29.99)
Grocery Cart ($69.99)
Deluxe Floor-Standing Wooden Easel ($79.99)
Giraffe Giant Stuffed Animal ($99.99)
AGES 3–6
Trunki ($39.99)
AGES 4+
Make-a-Face Sticker Pad ($4.99)
AGES 6+
Flip-to-Win Hangman ($12.99)
Butterfly Treasure Box Peel & Press Sticker by Numbers ($14.99)
AGES 8+
U.S.A. License Plate Game ($19.99)
See? Something for everyone! Right now Melissa & Doug is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $60. Just use FREESHIP60 at check out. Happy Shopping!
I was provided with a Melissa & Dough Snowman stacker for the purposes of this review. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own.



















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