Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Preschool Learning Toy with Mallet
$13.29
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Engage little ones with this Melissa & Doug Pounding Bench that’s beautifully constructed from high-quality, solid wood and child-safe materials. The classic little pounding bench features eight brightly colored pegs that play “peekaboo” as they go up and down. The pegs are non-removable and take turns showing their smiles while your toddler has fun using the sturdy, durable mallet. The toy is entertaining for kids while they get to practice naming the different colors of the pegs. It also helps promote eye-hand coordination, cause and effect, and fine motor skills. The wooden pounding bench makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers ages two and older for hands-on, screen-free play. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” Melissa & Doug toys are engineered to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.
Classic pounding toy with a “peekaboo” design twist
Durable wood construction
Wooden hammer included
10″ x 5.25″ x 5″
Makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 4, for hands-on, screen-free play
Ages 2+
13 reviews for Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Preschool Learning Toy with Mallet
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Deepthi –
classic toy that builds fine motor skills
This pounding bench is a great hands-on toy for toddlers and young children. The wooden construction feels solid and durable, and it holds up well to repeated play. The bright colors and simple design make it appealing without being overstimulating.Using the mallet to pound the pegs helps develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and cause-and-effect understanding. My child enjoys flipping the bench over and starting again, which keeps them engaged for longer periods of time.The pieces are well sized for little hands, and the overall quality is what I expect from Melissa & Doug. Overall, this is a classic learning toy that is both fun and educational.
Anna Duncan –
It’s fun fun fun.
My grand daughter loves the hammer! I had a similar less child safe toy when I was a child and loved it. She seems to like this toy. Not sure her parents agree. Great toy from a nana!
CynthiaB –
Love Simple Toys
I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn’t like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it’s not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn’t find anything I didn’t think he’d get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don’t hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don’t like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug’s pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn’t foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He’s only 2 so I couldn’t see how he could’ve pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he’s back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That’s money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.
Kayla K Burt –
Lovely but durability iffy
My baby loves this toy! Sadly tho, after a day I noticed the wood on the mallet is fraying so we’ll most likely be buying a replacement rubber mallet. Otherwise lovely toy but look out for wood splinters from rough play.
Savannah Wooden –
You won’t regret buying it for your toddler !
This wood hitting toy is an absolute gem – a perfect 10/10 that exceeded all expectations! Not only does it boast vibrant colors that captivate a child’s attention, but it also plays a pivotal role in achieving crucial learning milestones. The engaging design promotes sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination, making it a valuable addition to any child’s developmental journey. What sets this toy apart is its versatility – it’s not only a fantastic solo play option but also encourages social interaction, making it ideal for sharing delightful moments with friends. The durability of the wood ensures longevity, and the thoughtful design provides an excellent grip for tiny hands. If you’re searching for a toy that seamlessly blends fun, learning, and socialization, look no further. This wood hitting toy is a parenting win and a solid 10/10!
sassysheila –
One year old Birthday gift – loved it
Birthday gift for a 1 yr old. Picked up the hammer and pounded the pegs like it was his job. He loved this toy!
Stilly Boy –
Give your kid a JOB!
Absolutely LOVE this SO well-designed bench. It took our little 16-month-old grandbaby about ONE second to figure this out (completely on his own) and go to WORK! He now has an important job to do, and he goes at it full blast. We had to get him something that he could do all on his own without being told NO. All the fun stuff in his little world is off limits to the poor little guy – but that is no longer the case now! We love how it is designed to be in “automatic mode” so he can work at it for as long as he wants, without the needed adult help to turn this over so he can resume pounding (which the classic model required). This is such a well-thought-out toy, and it’s extremely well-made to boot. I don’t say thank you to manufacturers very often (if at all), but this toy deserves a BIG thank you! Get this and give your little one a job to do to build their skills AND give them a huge sense of accomplishment.
Pauline T. –
Great product for 8m-2yr
My 1 year old son loved playing with this. When he first got it on his first birthday, he wasn’t quite coordinated with it but he eventually got the hang of it. Which I think is the fun part of the toy is figuring out for the littles.It’s a hammer toy so be mindful that it’s a loud one! The sound of wood banging together.Under each “nail” is a see-saw lever that pushes the opposite side up or down.I think this toy is fairly easy to clean and quite durable. It has markings from where the hammer missed the nail but just shows the toy was well loved and used.My older nieces 3 and 5 were easily bored with this toy. But it was perfect for my 1 year old son.
Den –
Grandson loves this, with the wooden bricks attached he can’t loose the bits. Great for hand eye coordination
Rosa zas Centeno –
Genial para los niños
はるまき –
支援センターにあったおもちゃで、子が気に入っていたため購入。開封して早速遊び始めたらものの2回叩いたら水色が破損。信じられない。開封してしまったため返品も出来ないし最悪です。
A.A –
Awesome
Nana –
A Christmas present for my 10 month old grandson.It is fantastic to use Amazon from Canada to deliver in Australia. Just change the country.He loved it.