Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Melissa and Doug Dollhouses

You can find plenty of great wood dollhouses inside Melissa and Doug's lineup. Everything from the large Victorian styles such as you see in crafts stores all the way down to small packages for preschoolers. The following is a small sample; just three of my favorites.


Their large (in excess of 2 feet by 2 feet) "Classic Heirloom Victorian Dollhouse" (shown here) is a lot like those you notice in craft shops. Although I would not actually call it heirloom quality, it is definitely big with plenty of nice finishing and detailing. Although it requires a number of hours of construction, putting your unit together does not involve the wood finishing and hand painting many manufacturers call for. Just like most other fancy dollhouses intended for older children, furniture and figures are purchased separately. But this one is the common 1:12 scale (1 inch equalls 1 foot), and so add-ons coming from a number of companies, in addition to Doug and Melissa will fit perfectly.

The "Delux Wooden Dollhouse"is a terrific first dollhouse intended for younger children. It's straightforward for you to assemble plus includes every thing required for play -- 18 furniture pieces along with 4 figures. This dollhouse is nearly two ft square, and also has a detachable balcony. The simple design lets it be a home, a barn, a castle, or perhaps a secret agent chateau, or....

The Doorbell House is particularly clever, just as much a toy or puzzle as anything else. It is a small box (very approximately an eight inch cube. Each and every side features an openable door plus a little indoor space. Each entrance has it's unique matching key. Only the proper key will open the door. Further, each entrance possesses a doorbell with it's own distinct sound. Finally, there's four figures. Yep, 1 for each door.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

At Last, Find Quality Traditional Toys and Games

Despite the tons of high-tech gadgets and games for youngsters these days, many of us are still searching for some traditional toys which children continue to play with. This article discusses one company that's recognized for quality, safety, and just plain games and toys youngsters appreciate. But it's probably not the business you're thinking of.

Many of the traditional toys you remember from your own childhood are not only still readily available, but still popular with children right along with their electronic digital video games. Many of the classic toys cherished by a generation of personal computer and internet innovators remain available on the market. With patents as well as trademarks expired, high-quality copies can be purchased at affordable prices. These less complicated general toys for instance wooden blocks inspire your child's imagination instead of reducing him or her to “how do I operate this thing". They're still truly enjoyable for small children and get their heads as well as hands working together to understand the real world. Developing imagination and planning skills are also important for older kids, but for infants and toddlers just hand-eye coordination is the name of the game.

Who's Melissa and Doug


Fisher-Price and Play Scool are household names in youngster's toys.. But have you heard of Melissa and Doug toys? That brand delivers traditional toys kids adore with an emphasis on wooden toys and a focus on quality and learning.

Melissa and Doug are two actual individuals that started the business in a parent's garage some 25 years back. They've received numerous awards, including Parents' Choice and Children's Choice. The Melissa and Doug company has a vast (over a thousand) line of vintage-style toys with an emphasis on quality and value. Nothing fancy, just toys that small children will like and in actual fact play with for month after month. They've stood the test of time as both entertaining and educational - just the thing for getting young hearts, minds, eyes, and hands working jointly. And quite a few have small prices. Doug & Melissa take great pride in them selves on safety and health and maintain a close eye on their Chinese manufacturers. They frequently carry out tests within their own lab together with outside labs, and of course they meet or surpass U.S. child safety standards. Their high standard of commitment and concern is exceptional.

Even though they are not fancy computer games, little ones nevertheless love Melissa and Doug games and toys. They develop valuable mental and physical abilities even while staying fun. Each is an illustration of Melissa and Doug's capacity to hone in on the things really engages and teaches small children from infancy through primary school.

Some Well-Liked Toys

Melissa and Doug's easel is among their most in-demand products. Very similar to those preschoolers have really enjoyed in kindergarten for decades. Like their various other products, this particular one possesses various clever details in addition strong wood construction. They grow together with your youngster by having a straightforward height adjustment. It comes with clips meant for holding pads or sheets of paper, its own holder for rolls of paper, and of course a tray for brushes and paints. And they are not only for painting - they also feature a chalkboard along with a dry-erase whiteboard. So a couple of kids can make use of this easel at the same time.

Kids also enjoy play kitchen items. Imitating mom and dad's home routines are generally great fun for youngsters. You'll discover many food and kitchen products. One of my favorites is the Melissa and Doug shopping cart.  You'll also find quite a few others, like Food Groups and Playtime Veggie, help to teach children about healthy nutrition. But some are just for fun, for instance Birthday Cake and Pizza Party..