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Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Board
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- ENTERTAINING ACTIVITY PLAY BOARD: The Melissa & Doug Wooden Latches Board is an entertaining and educational activity play board that helps kids build dexterity as they navigate latches that hook, snap, click, and slide.
- STURDY WOOD CONSTRUCTION: Our activity boards for toddlers are made from smooth-sanded, solid-wood material that features fun surprises behind the opening doors and windows.
- HELPS DEVELOP MULTIPLE SKILLS: Melissa & Doug hands-on toys for preschoolers are designed to help younger children build fine and gross motor skills, while also discovering vibrant colors, numbers, animals, and more.
- GIFT FOR AGES 3 AND UP: This Wooden Latches Board makes a great gift for children ages 3 and up. Add the Melissa & Doug See & Spell Learning Toy to round out the hands-on, screen-free play and learning.
- “THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD 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.”
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 15.5 x 0.4 x 11.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.3 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | 1223062503 |
Item model number | 3785 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 6 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #32,273 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #900 in Early Development & Activity Toys |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | November 9, 2021 |
Language | English |
Department | unisex-child |
Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
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Product Description
Undo a lock or latch, swing open the numbered door, and count on finding fun when the picture beneath is revealed on this wooden play board and educational toy. Build fine motor skills while learning colors, numbers, animals, and more! Melissa & Doug hands-on toys for preschoolers are designed to help younger children build fine and gross motor skills, while also discovering vibrant colors, numbers, animals, and more. Our activity boards for toddlers are made from smooth-sanded, solid-wood material that features fun surprises behind the opening doors and windows. Parents and older kids can engage with children 3 and up by playing multiple games including counting animals behind the doors and windows, locating specific colors, and identifying the type of animals displayed. This Wooden Latches Board makes a great gift for children ages 3 and up. Add the Melissa & Doug See & Spell Learning Toy to round out the hands-on, screen-free play and learning. 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.” Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.
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From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.
Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!
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Countless Ways to Play
From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug products spark imagination and wonder through screen-free, open-ended play! We make well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. When kids pretend with Melissa & Doug, anything is possible!
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6 LatchesActivity play board helps kids build dexterity as kids figure out how the 6 different latches work. |
Fun SurprisesThe smooth-sanded, solid-wood board features delightful surprises hidden behind the opening doors and windows. |
Encourage Problem SolvingSnap, click, slide, or unlatch hook to reveal surprises. |
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With more than three decades of experience, we’re a brand you can trust. Our safe and durable toys inspire imaginative play and are designed to stand the test of time and be passed down through generations. |
We use wood whenever we can because it’s renewable and durable. To ensure the world has healthy forests AND high-quality wooden toys, we’ve committed to planting 10 million trees by 2030. |
100% Screen-Free No screens, no apps, just good wholesome toys for hours of kid-powered fun! Each one of our products is designed to engage children in the joy of imaginative, hands-on play. |
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Customers say the toy provides tons of screen-free fun for little ones. They say it's perfect for 2 year olds and can be used by children of multiple ages. Customers also say it helps with hand coordination and improves manual dexterity. They find the images fun and colorful. Customers are also happy with quality, value, and motor skills. However, some customers have different opinions on ease of use.
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Customers like the quality of the puzzle. They say it's well-made, sturdy, and impressive. Some customers also mention that the puzzle is made out of wood, which is durable and not easily damaged. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...Good quality" Read more
"This is very durable and easy to use...." Read more
"This is extremely durable and the multiple latches, hooks and closures will entertain your toddler for hours...." Read more
"...It is well made, durable, and it keeps him busy, and it is harder for him to misplace or break (people with dementia become very destructive), and..." Read more
Customers find the toy great for motor skills. They say it's well-made and engaging for both children. They also say it keeps them busy for more than 20 minutes each time they play with it. Customers also say the tote helps keep them focused while learning.
"This is a great busy board, but I will say it is best for supervised play as it is heavy and can cause injury if a child tries to pick it up, or..." Read more
"...are looking for something unique, colorful and will also teach your child while having fun…this is the gift to buy!" Read more
"The activity board is nice. Just the first puzzle wouldn’t open. It was in so tight. It was difficult to get the piece to lift up...." Read more
"This is such a clever, yet simple, toy. It keeps my little ones entertained for awhile.But!! They do apply these skills; be aware!! Lol!!" Read more
Customers find the color of the toy to be very colorful. They say the images are fun and colorful, and the realistic door locks keep toddlers busy. Customers also say it's a good idea to introduce colors and numbers. They mention that the puzzle is shiny and fun, and that it teaches numbers and colors.
"...If you are looking for something unique, colorful and will also teach your child while having fun…this is the gift to buy!" Read more
"The Melissa and Doug Latches board is a beautiful toy. It has lovely, colourful designs, and behind the 6 doors there are animals in different..." Read more
"It looks cute and I thought it would interest my 1-2 year old, they don’t play with it long and it’s kind of a bulky item that sits around...." Read more
"...Otherwise product looks nice and well-made. It maybe just a little too simple for us." Read more
Customers find the toy entertaining and satisfying to play with. They say it's a great rainy day toy, and never ceases to entertain. Customers also say it provides tons of screen-free fun for littles, and is fun for their little fingers and hands. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...is reasonable for a quality educational product that provides tons of screen-free fun for Littles...." Read more
"Fun for different ages! They love the locks and seeing what’s behind each door...." Read more
"...in the hospital because he could have it in bed with him, it kept him entertained, and kept him relatively still...." Read more
"...opening, and closing all of the doors and it seems to keep him pretty entertained...." Read more
Customers like the age range of the toy. For example, they say it's perfect for 2 year olds who love to tinker with things, it can be used by children of multiple ages, and it'll keep a curious toddler distracted. Customers also mention that it'd be a great choice for a pre-school or grandparent's inventory. Overall, customers are happy with the age-appropriate design and the fact that it appeals to diverse ages.
"...to get bored of it after a few uses - hence why it is a great choice for a pre-school or grandparent's inventory." Read more
"Nice construction. Great for my 3 year old...." Read more
"...Melissa and Doug make the best toys for kids! Perfect for a boy or girl." Read more
"The only thing bad I have to say is that the age is set too high (probably set for 3+ due to the potential for small parts)...." Read more
Customers like the value of the board. They say it's sturdy, worth the price, and saves them money.
"...break (people with dementia become very destructive), and it saved me so much money...." Read more
"...The price is reasonable for a quality educational product that provides tons of screen-free fun for Littles...." Read more
"...Got it on a discount with a coupon so it was extra worth the value!" Read more
"...like it that we have seen on the market, very entertaining and well worth the buy." Read more
Customers like the hand coordination of the toy. For example, they say it helps improve manual dexterity, and is perfect for busy little hands. Customers also mention that the latches help with grasps and hand-eye coordination. Overall, customers are happy with the product's hand coordination.
"...To this day it is one of her favorite learning toys.Helps to improve manual dexterity...." Read more
"...to teach kids how to open latches and basic locks and work on their finger dexterity...." Read more
"...It's great for fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination. I recently ordered again for one of my residents at work...." Read more
"Love this brand. This is perfect for busy little hands with no pieces to get lost. Love it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the toy. Some mention that the latches are easy to take on and off, while others say that it's too difficult to turn and not easily manageable for their kid.
"...This has definitely helped my kids dexterity and problem solving skills." Read more
"...Otherwise product looks nice and well-made. It maybe just a little too simple for us." Read more
"This is very durable and easy to use...." Read more
"...negative is that the locks don’t really stay so it’s not as challenging as I was expecting." Read more
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Helps to improve manual dexterity. Its colorful and it was a hit with her and her cousins!
My daughter had heard about this from one of her friends that has young children and highly recommended this product/learning toy.
If you are looking for something unique, colorful and will also teach your child while having fun…this is the gift to buy!
But!! They do apply these skills; be aware!! Lol!!
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My baby loves to play with all the latches.i love how smooth the metal finishings are
The only thing that i feel needs more finishing is the inside edges of the doors. They are a bit on the rough side otherwise
One of my babies fav toys