Melissa & Doug 100 Piece Wood Blocks Set
Reviews of Melissa & Doug 100 Piece Wood Blocks Set
1.) Made in China
Reviewed by: J. Murtha Morris Plains, NJ United States
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I called the company and they assured me that all Melissa and Doug toys are painted with non toxic paint and that they test often.
2.) Less is more, in the toy world
Reviewed by: Writer Mom Auburn, AL United States
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Of all the high-tech gadgets my kids got during Christmas, the toy they kept going back to was these blocks and another little block village set that I bought to go along with this one. Even the 13-year-old son of a friend got involved. Good toy that will keep interest!
3.) Tried and True
Reviewed by: D. Irwin MD, USA
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We are grand parents from the pre-computer, pre-video game era, when a carboard box became a puppet theatre and a sheet over a couple of chairs became a tent on a jungle safari. Wooden blocks leave it to the child's imagination as to what he or she can create. The Melissa and Doug products are naturally simple wooden shapes. The craftsmanship is excellent and the blocks will last for years (requiring no upgrades or patches!).
4.) Perfect wood blocks
Reviewed by: Cathy L. Vining Dayton, NV USA
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I am a melissa and Doug fan. I have purchased several of their toys for my granddaughter and have been very happy with each purchase. These blocks have great color and my granddaughter loves stacking and bulidng with them.
5.) Great Blocks
Reviewed by: Anne M. Siebum
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These blocks are great and look exactly as they do in the photos.
6.) A Triple Hit!
Reviewed by: PK from NC Knoxville, TN
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I ordered these blocks to occupy my 3 year old grandchild when she visits, and she loves them. Her 11 year old sister and her father also play with them! I would love to find other classic toys for this bunch.
Grandma Carolyn
7.) block building, brain building
Reviewed by: zestnzen MA
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oOr daughter loved this toy at 6 months old when we gave it to her and still loves it 3 months later. No doubt she'll play with it for a long time. So many opportunities to learn shapes, colors, coordination and creativity. A great buy
8.) Great Addition to M&D's 60 Block set
Reviewed by: Reader Cairnbrook Somerset Co., PA
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Melissa and Doug 100 Piece Wood Blocks Set
Great addition to the basic 60 piece set. Kids may be more attracted to the bright colors, but adults will appreciate the artistry of the plain wooden blocks.
9.) Educational
Reviewed by: Suns Horizon
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This is a very educational toy fol kids under five years of age. They can build and be creatitive, as well as use their motor skills.
10.) A Great Toy
Reviewed by: Dreama D'ortona Schenectady, NY USA
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This toy was purchased for a very active 18 month old, and he loves it. He loves the colors and shapes. This is one toy that he will sit quietly and play with. I was nervous he was too young, but not so. I think this is also a toy he will continue to use through many ages. Glad I picked this!
11.) My toddler loves these blocks!
Reviewed by: Kimberly A. Blackert
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My toddler son got these blocks has a gift. He really enjoys building towers with them and best of all knocking them down. Even my 8 year old son plays with them.
12.) Building a future engineer
Reviewed by: Future Engineer's Mum Boston MA
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I got these blocks at the suggestion of my son's teacher. She said he plays with the school blocks everyday several times a day. My son enjoys them very much although their in competition with some Mega blocks right now. He builds "houses" and "garages" for his cars and trucks and then loves to show off his creations to me and his Dad! I take pictures of his "work" so can see his it long after he has moved on to another building project. The blocks have been great!
13.) Beats the hell out of video games
Reviewed by: kELPMAN46 CA USA
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This is a great way to "UNPLUG" your child.
My son is 4 years old and he loves to sit with me and build with these blocks. I bought them in combination with Melisa and Doug's other standard block set. The funny thing is that I have much older children from a previous marriage that used to play with the same blockS and they produced the same result. Best toy I have purchased for my son this year
14.) GREAT GIFT!
Reviewed by: Pubear14 Miami, FL USA
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Bought this for my son. WOW! He instantly opened it and started building. Encourages imagination. Fun and colorful. Now i just need to find a way to keep the pieces together to avoid losing parts. =)
15.) best blocks ever!
Reviewed by: Holly Smith dallas,texas
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I was so pleased with my purchase of these blocks.. My 3,5, and 6 yr old kids all love them.. They will play with them for hours.. they arrived on time and I would definitely buy from this seller again!
16.) Awesome classic!
Reviewed by: Beth Stafford Georgia
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Although the blocks themselves are all much smaller than I had imagined (choking hazards not for the young child), they are great little blocks!
I bought them when my son was 2 and he is 4 now and still making castles and towers with them. A timeless toy and child is sure to enjoy.
17.) Very Nice
Reviewed by: Grandma Judy Iowa
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The block set is very nice. My grands enjoy playing with it very much.
However, the blocks are much smaller that I hoped for. The kids don't seeem to mind as they
play with them constantly.
18.) Hours of entertainment & learning!
Reviewed by: sensible shopper Odessa, TX United States
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I bought these blocks for my 3 year old grandson for Christmas 2009. My daughter actually thought that these were "old fashioned," but guess what--over a month later and out of all of the toys he received, what does he play with EVERY SINGLE DAY? Yes, the blocks. When his cousins visit they, too, head for the blocks. These blocks are durable and lead free and are brightly colored and attractive.
Some of the concepts that can be taught with these blocks: colors, color grouping, , numbering, AND let's not forget that stacking these blocks develop coordination and through trail and error a child learns what will and will not work. My grandson has learned that if he wants to build a tall tower he must make sure his foundation is sturdy and that the blocks are stacked evenly. He's used mega legos since he was a one year old and I initially thought that since the new blocks didn't snap together he might get frustrated. Not so!
Great fun for the whole family! Highly recommended.
19.) It's a classic toy...
Reviewed by: Amazon shopper Racine, WI USA
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...at a classic price...These blocks are painted well(not really sure what to make of the lead paint assertion)...Also, they're quite smooth with no rough surfaces or edges...A definite must for those little creative minds because you really never know what the blocks are going to end up becoming...Sometimes, you'll get a building...Next time, you might get a spaceship or a hot dog...They keep my kids busy for longer than other toys which are more specific in nature...I also bought the 60 pc. set, which has large and chunk pieces, to compliment this set...All in all, a quality toy at a reasonable price that won't end up in the garbage.
20.) Grandma
Reviewed by: L. O'Neill Pittsburgh, PA
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Melissa and Doug 100 Piece Wood Blocks Set
Bought these for my grandson, even with all the other things electronics and such he still enjoys the fascination of just building "stuff". It gives them time to use their minds.
21.) Great product
Reviewed by: cheryljoan Holden, MA USA
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This product is durable, colorful and engaging. It is compact enough to be easily transported and fits nicely back into the box after being played with.
22.) Great toy
Reviewed by: Cook book groupie Lancaster, Pa.
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I bought the Melissa and Doug building blocks for my grandson for Christmas. He loves them and they have become his favorite toy. He learns colors, shapes, and building fun from them. I would buy them again for other grandkids. Thanks
23.) Good quality blocks
Reviewed by: YM San Ramon, CA United States
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100 is not enough, so ordering another set of 100. Good shapes and precisely made for hours of fun.
24.) awesome gift @ an even awesomer price
Reviewed by: lucid inertia atl
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fairly priced and cheaper than most products like it from other sellers
my two yr old lover them
extremely educational - im teaching him shapes, colors, patterns (he replicates what ive built) - hes very precise about placement of things in daily life - these help him learn about balance
timely delivery
great condition
25.) COLORED WOODBLOCKS BRING HOURS OF FUN.
Reviewed by: S. COLETTE GARRICK
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I bought this toy for my grandson who loves to build.This set is different from others he has had because of the large variety of shapes and sizes.They are easy to handle and the colors bring another learning element into the mix.It provides him with hours of creative fun.
26.) Hours of fun
Reviewed by: J. Rogers Seattle, WA USA
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I bought this for our neighbors 3 year old daughter that I sit for every week. It was one of her favorite Xmas presents and we play with these blocks for hours on end. She's learned how two different triangles make a square or rectangle. She's learned how different shapes interact and best of all, she loves to knock em all down after we build things.
27.) Great starter blocks!
Reviewed by: B. Sowers
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I'm so glad we were able to get these bright colored blocks for our little girl! They are safe and will be great for her to use her imagination to build all sorts of things! We talked about getting another set so that there even more blocks to build with!
28.) Great toy for kids
Reviewed by: Kathleen A. Drommerhausen
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I bought one of each of these for my niece and nephew. They both use them all the time and we love to build towers together. They are just 1 1/2 years old and I know that they will be using these far into the future. I highly recommend this product.
29.) blocks
Reviewed by: Dalan OHIO
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These blocks are great, my grandkids have a ball building towers and bridges, I was bringing in chunks of 2x4 for them to play with until one of the towers fell on my grandsons toe!...never hurt till he seen the blood!..anyway..they love them, also our Jack Russell loves them too when they forget to pic one up..will probably need to buy some more in a while!
30.) These blocks are awesome!
Reviewed by: AceNow
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I bought 4 packages of these block for my second grade students, and it has been money well spent! The students have very low linguistic skills and are very reluctant to speak, but they are very verbal when playing with these blocks, which is awesome to see / hear. They made some cool structures (castles, sidewalks, etc.) and were fully engaged. Awesome product! I highly recommend it.
31.) Grandson LOVES these blocks!!
Reviewed by: star gazer Ilion, NY USA
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My 4 year old grandson, and his parents, were thrilled when he receieved these blocks yesterday. We'd been unable to find colored wooden blocks in any local stores. I was happy to see that the yellow blocks were just as vibrant as the red and blue. In the picture I saw they looked rather pale.
What I wish I'd known prior to purchase is the dimensions of the blocks. They are smaller and thinner than I had anticipated. That being said, their size has not diminished my grandson's enjoyment one iota. He likes to build roads with the blocks and can't wait to build the castle pictured on the box the blocks came in. (As soon as we can find a time when his little sister isn't around to knock it down, that is.)
I do like the variety of shapes as it helps him to learn more about triangles, squares, rectangles, etc. The small size of the blocks is the only thing that detracted from the purchase. Otherwise they earned an A+ from this grandma!
32.) Great but expect the blocks to be small
Reviewed by: JLS Austin, TX USA
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The box was much smaller than I expected for so many blocks. this is because the blocks are pretty small. I had to keep the smallest ones away from my toddler for a while. Great to play with and even survived the bathtub!
33.) Fun...but slippery!
Reviewed by: Marissa Tetmyer
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I bought these for my daughter (almost 3). She really likes them. The only downside is that the paint they used on them makes the blocks really slippery. They work fine on a table, but on the carpet, they pretty much just slide right off each other. On a lighter note, the size is perfect, they are not huge like some blocks so they are easy to store.
34.) Small shapes, big ideas
Reviewed by: Marlene S. Langdon
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I bought these as a gift, and my neighbor boy loved them. I think that a durable container will be needed to store these and maintain parents' sense of organization.
35.) nice blocks but very small
Reviewed by: bellabluebird Sahuarita, AZ
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these blocks are nice. bright colors and fun shapes but they are half the size of the haba blocks that i have.
36.) fun, cute, and fast
Reviewed by: Shannon Doney
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i got this within 2 days i think which was awesome, the collors are bright, i got all the parts, it didnt have a bad paint smell (although the paint made some of them stick together), and we all can play with them. i got this with 2 other melissa and doug products and am very happy
37.) Fun, durable wooden blocks
Reviewed by: D. Hope Louisville, KY United States
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My two year old really likes these blocks. He is just now figuring out what to do with them. I was a little disappointed that these blocks are much smaller than I had imagined. But they are working out fine since his fingers are still so small. My boy likes all the unique shapes and bright colors.
38.) Will be fun
Reviewed by: Caleb's Mom Portland, Oregon
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Bought these blocks as a gift for our 2 year old boy. He loves the blocks but he's not at the developmental stage yet to work with smaller blocks and balancing them. He is very interested in them, however. And the different colors are attractive. As well, it inspires conversations about colors while building structures. I have no regrets about buying these blocks and I think they're a great toy to have. I would recommend, however, the Pottery Barn blocks if you think your boy/girl might have trouble stacking and balance. I went to many toy stores before settling on both types of blocks (the PB blocks and the M&D blocks) and think these are the best of their type. Of course there are larger sets of blocks but if you're not looking for a massive collection of blocks, this is a good start.
39.) Wooden blocks
Reviewed by: K. Wyss
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My 20 month old likes them but gets frustrated when her towers topple over. Another few months she'll like them a lot more.
40.) My little boy really enjoys these.
Reviewed by: AlliB513 Aldie, VA
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Bright, colorful, just right for little hands. He's been having a great time building new things and pretending. Just a good, simple, basic toy.
41.) Very nice...
Reviewed by: BargainHuntr25 WI
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...set of blocks for the price. Keeps the kids busy building towers and knocking them down.
42.) Excellent toy for kids with autism and ocd and adhd
Reviewed by: super mom Idaho Falls, Idaho USA
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I have a young child 8 who has many difficulties this toy and others like it really help her to calm down when other things do o work. We are very happy with this purchase.
43.) old-fashioned wood--not plastic
Reviewed by: grandma Istanbul
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Blocks are smaller than you would expect but wood, colorful, long-lasting and not too expensive. A good value if you find it on sale.
44.) The ONLY problem is that it is made in China...
Reviewed by: mama
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I know it's hard, really hard to avoid, but up to now, I was certain that anything "Melissa & Doug" would be from the US. I was under the impression that I was buying from a smaller US company (smaller compared to big, popular names like Fisher Price or Baby Einstein). I like to buy local whenever possible and support the American manufacturing industry.
Otherwise, great product! Bought it for my 17-month old daughter and we're having lots of fun stacking and sorting. Great educational product that you know your child will use over and over and will get many developmental benefits, including learning colors, shapes, fine motor skills, and get to be creative!
45.) My Daughter & I can spend a lot time with it!
Reviewed by: Fun in the Sun Jupiter FL
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My three year old daughter really likes it - yes it is small & easy to knock over - but she & I find that to be challenging & fun! We spend at least 30-45 minutes building a project & she is always smiling & plotting her next move. She especially likes to knock them over when she is done.
46.) Small and smelly
Reviewed by: LJ PA, USA
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I ordered these blocks as a gift for my 1-year-old, who is getting really into stacking blocks. They just arrived today, and I noticed two things immediately. First, they are VERY SMALL! I'd read the other reviews commenting on this, but I was still surprised by the size. I'd say most of the pieces are between 1-2" on the longest dimension-- so, a bit smaller than a golf ball, not really great for building large structures.
Second, the blocks I received have a strong, unpleasant chemical odor to them-- like burnt garbage, maybe?-- that still hasn't dissipated after about 8 hours of sitting outside on a windy day. I'm hoping this will go away in time, since it's probably not worth sending them back, but in any case don't count on your kid being able to play with the blocks right out of the box.
EDITED: I called the Melissa and Doug customer service line and they assured me that the odor problem is not normal for this toy. They're sending me a free replacement in the mail. The person I spoke to was very friendly, and I was extremely impressed with the M&D customer service experience.
47.) Great for the future architect
Reviewed by: Melissa Domsch Cherokee, IA
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My son loves these blocks. Make sure you buy something to keep them in because the box doesn't last long if you can get the blocks back in the box at all.
48.) Very colorful blocks!
Reviewed by: S. Ohri
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This is a great set, it looks very durable. My daughter is getting them for her bday so I can't say much about the paint I have read some mixed review, but it seems pretty durable.
49.) Wish I had just bought the larger set of 60 blocks in the first place...
Reviewed by: Tracy Virginia, USA
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I bought two boxes of these blocks for my son when he was two because blocks are a wonderful open ended toy. The blocks were well made and the paint never chipped on ours. Although the product was as described I would not buy them again.
I found these to be so small it took a lot of patience and time to build larger structures. My son's creations would take a while to build, then fall over easily. My son and I had a few opportunities to play with larger blocks and it was so much fun to assemble huge, more stable towers, quickly. I gave all our little blocks away and bought the Melissa and Doug set of 60. We now have a daughter who is almost one and both children use them daily in different ways. If I could do it all over again I would have saved money and began with the set of 60. We are considering a second set of the larger blocks since they are so much fun and well worth the money. [...]
50.) Not what I expected
Reviewed by: Mandy K. Ulichnie PA
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Just not real happy with these blocks. We have some from an older set and they are bigger and heavier. These pieces are pretty small and you cant build anything very high as they fall over.
51.) Paint comes off....is it lead?
Reviewed by: bectrek Mckinney TX
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I purchased this after reading the good reviews. I normally like Melissa & Doug quality. However, these blocks have some issues.
The paint comes off. It will come off on your tables, walls etc if the child rubs the block on a hard surface. They are fine to play with on carpet, but it's kind of hard to stack blocks on carpet. I let my son use the lid of a big storage container to build on & it is marked with paint from the blocks.
I am just hoping M&D tested these for lead. My kids are past the oral stage, but I still watch them with these blocks to make sure they don't go in their mouths.
The second problem is my children just aren't interested in them at ages 3 & 1.5. I dump them out, they play with them for 1 minute & walk away.
I am going to try Lincoln logs next :)
Every child is different with interests, so I can't really fault the toy. Still this toy was not a hit here & will be sold at yardsale
52.) A bit disappointed... but overall good quality.
Reviewed by: sweetpea_n_angel Pacific Northwest
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I was excited to find these blocks as they appeared to be the same as the ones I had growing up. My daughters (age 2 and 5) have been playing with the few that managed to survive my childhood; they love building with them so much that I wanted to add to the fun!
Although there are indeed 100 blocks, they are tiny in size. I was highly disappointed when I received the box; the blocks could be bigger and still be easy for little ones to handle (they are no where near the size of regular building blocks).
That being said, they are good quality and the girls love them just the same. I would recommend these to anyone~ just keep in mind they are very small.
53.) Depends on child's interest!
Reviewed by: Caden Lane
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Not all kids like building and construction! My daughter was not interested at various stages of her development. So although it was not played with by her, I still used it to enforce teaching shapes and colours. However, I do see potential for it later when teaching geometry!:)
54.) prop 65 warning
Reviewed by: R. Savage Atlanta, Ga
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If these blocks have a prop 65 warning(known to cause cancer)doesn't that mean they are dangerous? Check info on item. No one else seems to have noticed this.Ive noticed many melissa and doug items here on amazon have the prop 65 warning and it makes me wary to purchase them.
Features of Melissa & Doug 100 Piece Wood Blocks Set
Kids can use their creativity and imagination to build all sorts of things with this 100-piece set. The structures are only as tall and wide as the child's imagination! With endless possibilities, it's sure to provide hours of engaged play.
With the Melissa & Doug Wood Blocks, you get 100 brightly colored blocks in a variety of versatile shapes. A set of wooden blocks provides an opportunity for a child to pass the hours constructing towers, castles, or dollhouses. Designed for children ages three and older, this set offers the opportunity for younger kids to practice their fine motor skills and experiment with the laws of physics while giving older kids an outlet for their creativity.
The 100-piece, brightly colored blocks provide hours of creative fun. View larger. |
Your little architect will love building bridges, towers and more. View larger. |
Classic Toy Provides Hours of Fun This classic wood block set includes 100 solid wood blocks painted bright red, blue, yellow, and green. A versatile variety of shapes are included: rectangular prisms, cubes, cylinders, half circles, arches, and two different sizes of rectangular planks and triangles.
The blocks come in a variety of sizes including the half-circle measuring about 1-1/2 inches long and the tallest rectangular plank measuring about 3-1/2 inches long. Their size, combined with the wonderful variety of shapes, makes them just challenging enough for younger children to manipulate. A three-year-old tester enjoyed trying to build towers and walls as tall as possible, as well as sorting the blocks by shape and color. And the smaller size of the blocks keeps them interesting for older children, too--so kids can easily get many years of use out of them.
High-Quality Construction
Parents will appreciate the safe, durable construction of these blocks. Though they're made of solid wood, these blocks are light in weight, which makes them safer for small children. The blocks have rounded edges and a smooth painted finish that won't splinter with play.
The only drawback: while many Melissa & Doug toys come packaged in long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing storage containers, this set of blocks comes in a cardboard box. But while the box won't last forever, these blocks will. And as with all of their products, Melissa & Doug states that this toy is made with non-toxic coatings and meets or exceeds US toy testing standards.
About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug's parents' house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has grown to become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Their toys have garnered dozens of parenting and "best toy" awards over the years, and have been featured widely in national print media and on television.
One of the company's points of pride is that their toys are thoroughly tested for safety, and meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to ensure that every toy meets the company's stringent safety requirements every step along the way. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to be sure they meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children's items.
Since day one, Melissa & Doug has been in compliance with every US consumer product safety regulation and will continue to stay compliant as the laws continue to evolve, assuring parents that their children can have a safe childhood while playing with Melissa & Doug toys.
What's in the Box
100 painted wood blocks in various shapes.
1.) Colored wood blocks;
2.) You can stack them and count them;
3.) Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up;
Package Height x Length x Width: 13.8 in. x 13.8 in. x 8.9 in.
Package Weight: 4.25 lbs.
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