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Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze - Wooden Educational Toy for Floor, High Chair, or Table - Infant Maze Toy, Bead Maze Toys For Toddlers And Babies 4.2 x 7 x 8.6 inches ; 1.3 pounds
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- CLASSIC DEVELOPMENTAL TOY – WITH A TWIST: The Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze is an exceptional developmental toy for kids. It features 18 multiple-shaped wooden beads and three plastic rings that spin and slide.
- QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: This baby bead maze is made from high-quality materials. The four soft-coated wires twist and turn between two solid wood blocks that display quality craftsmanship for extended safe use.
- EXCEPTIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOY: Our Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze baby toy has been designed to help children 12 months and above develop sensory skills, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.
- GREAT GIFT FOR AGES 12 MONTHS AND UP: The First Bead Maze is an educational gift for kids 12 months up. Add the Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube to round out the hands-on experience and to give kids an engaging option for screen-free play.
- “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 | 4.2 x 7 x 8.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.5 ounces |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B000SONEQA |
Item model number | 3042 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 12 months - 2 years |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | July 15, 2007 |
Language | English |
Department | unisex-child |
Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
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Product Description
Product Description
Sitting in a high chair is so much more fun for little ones when they can play with this eye-catching bead maze. The colorful toy features 18 multi-shaped beads and three plastic rings that spin and slide along soft-coated wire pathways that are anchored by a strong suction cup base. The First Bead Maze toy has been designed to encourage development of multiple critical skills in children 12 months and above. They can practice sensory skills, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination while they enjoy independent play. Parents will appreciate the sturdy construction and solid wood blocks that display quality craftsmanship for extended safe use. This classic developmental toy makes a great educational gift for babies and toddlers ages one 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.”
From the Manufacturer
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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Beads and Rings to Spin and SlideFeatures 18 multi-shaped wooden beads and three plastic rings to spin and slide. |
Strong Suction Cup BaseBead maze is anchored by a strong suction cup base. |
Quality CraftsmanshipThe sturdy wood construction means this toy is built to last. It's also light and compact enough to take with you for play on the go. |
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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 like the quality, suction, durability, size and color of the toy. For example, they mention it's a great brain toy, the suction cups are a good addition and that it can fit in your lap. That said, they say the tote is a perfect size for traveling, tabletop play and that the colors are beautiful.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the toy. They say it is a great brain toy, very fun, and keeps kids entertained for a good while. Some mention that it attaches well to a hard surface and is well constructed. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It’s very engaging as the shapes easily slide and spin around. The colors are bright and the wood is good quality...." Read more
"...Bought this for my nephew and he loves it. Great for kids 1-3 probably. It’s small but gives your kids lots of entertainment" Read more
"...I would definitely recommend this toy as great stimulation to curious little minds." Read more
"great price on this item to buy good for my baby learn colors figures shapes has thisto stick on a table i did like it my baby too.esay to..." Read more
Customers like the suction of the toy. They mention it's strong, and the cups on the tow are a great addition. The toy sticks to the high chair table and counter well, and is not easy to pull off.
"...The suction is amazing and I have had no issue with my little one pulling or pushing it off her high chair." Read more
"...Sometimes it sticks with no budging, other times it takes something as simple as my toddler pushing on it to lift off where I set it...." Read more
"...in her high chair and loves it, only negative is the suction cups are hard to remote, especially with short nails!..." Read more
"...It is well made and I love that it has strong suction cups...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the toy. They mention that it is very well made, has a strong hold, and is made of high quality wood.
"...The colors are bright and the wood is good quality. So far I don’t see any thing wrong with the paint...." Read more
"...It is well made and I love that it has strong suction cups...." Read more
"...It is extremely durable, suction cups are very strong. We stick it to the high chair tray...." Read more
"...The suction is strong, and the toy is high quality wood. This will grow with him as he figures out how to move the beads up and down." Read more
Customers like the size of the toy. They mention it's easy for their child to carry around, and is a great size for baby walker, highchair, and traveling. Some say it can fit in their lap and is the perfect size for out to dinner. Customers also say it'll fit perfectly on their baby's highchair tray to distract a poor eater.
"...Great for kids 1-3 probably. It’s small but gives your kids lots of entertainment" Read more
"...Perfect size for travel use as well" Read more
"...No need to look any further. It may not fit perfect on her new walker, but two of them stay suctioned very well.! Happy baby!" Read more
"...I'd say for the type of toy it is, it's a good size for traveling. It did end up looking in smaller in person than I was expecting...." Read more
Customers like the color of the toy. They say it has beautiful colors, is cute, and looks just like the picture. The simple design and small pieces keep the child engaged. The toy is nicely conceptualized and sturdy. It encourages color recognition, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. Customers also like the mixture of wooden beads and plastic rings that fit around the beads.
"...The colors are bright and the wood is good quality. So far I don’t see any thing wrong with the paint...." Read more
"This is so cute! It’s light weight and not bulky at all. Bought this for my nephew and he loves it. Great for kids 1-3 probably...." Read more
"...and is brightly colored...." Read more
"...He enjoys playing and spinning the beads. Beautiful colors and love that they are wooden...." Read more
Customers like the entertainment value of the toy. They mention it keeps their little ones busy and entertained. Some say that it distracts them for enough time to get things done. Overall, customers are happy with the tote.
"...He caught on by the second try, and it's a good way to keep him occupied while I'm heating up his food or cooking in the kitchen...." Read more
"Yep, I brought 2 and both grandsons love them keeps them occupied in their highchairs, the suction cups are very strong not easy to pull off." Read more
"...Baby hasn’t been able to rip it off yet. Also keeps baby very occupied in the high chair while I’m doing dishes...." Read more
"...Only one place does it say not suitable for children under 36 months!!!! Why? I didn’t even see the 36 month warning until after I had an issue...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the toy. They say it's great to take on the go, easy to carry, and nice for traveling. Customers also mention that it'll keep their child busy the whole time. They also say the size is not too small or bulky.
"This is perfect for on the go or simply moving around the house. Just stick it somewhere for the babies to play with and voila!..." Read more
"This is so cute! It’s light weight and not bulky at all. Bought this for my nephew and he loves it. Great for kids 1-3 probably...." Read more
"...The suction cups are strong and this is really great on a stroller or high chair tray. Perfect size for travel use as well" Read more
"...The colors are vibrant, and it's lightweight...." Read more
Customers find the toy really good for building motor skills and eye/hand coordination. They say it's a simple great learning tool that helps refine fine motor skills. Customers also say it stimulates cognitive functioning and is perfect practice for holding small items. The bead maze encourages fine motor skill and eye hand coordination, and is a great interactive toy that encourages dexterity.
"...It's great enrichment!" Read more
"...mid a toy, because it is more of an activity toy that really stimulates cognitive functioning." Read more
"I like this toy for my son because it teaches him fine motor skills." Read more
"...toy (Sometimes you need a well deserved break)/ Wood/ Great for hand eye co-ordination/ fine motor skils." Read more
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I love the suction cups on this particular piece. It stabilizes and allows the child to move the pieces.
I bought this for a gift for someone else, and have been told the child loves it.