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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Toy With Mallet - STEAM Toddler Toy

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  • CLASSIC POUNDING TOY: The Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Toy with Mallet is a classic pounding toy with a design twist. As the colorful, non-removable pegs on the bench go up and down, they play peekaboo, taking turns showing their friendly smiles.
  • HELPS DEVELOP FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Our pounding bench is an exceptional learning toy that helps children practice fine motor skills. The action of the pegs helps children name the colors and provides an effective, hands-on, screen-free play option.
  • DURABLE WOODEN CONSTRUCTION: This wooden toy set with mallet is made from high-quality materials. The built-in pegs are non-removable, and each component is made from solid wood – for superior strength and longevity.
  • GREAT GIFT FOR 2 TO 4 YEARS: The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Toy makes a great gift for kids ages 2 to 4 years. Add the Melissa & Doug Wooden Latches Board to round out the developmental play and learning experience.
  • “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 calls “the gold standard in early childhood play.”
  • Clasic pounding bench
  • Non-removable pegs

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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." 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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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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Peekaboo Pegs

Colorful, non-removable pegs play peekaboo as kids pound them with a hammer!

Pound to Play

A sturdy wooden mallet is included so kids can practice pounding the pegs!

Solid Wood Construction

The sturdy solid wood construction means this toy is built to last!

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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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  • wooden pounding bench, mallet

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    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    17,672 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, color and motor skills of the toy. For example, they mention it's well-made, sturdy and great for developing hand-eye coordination. Some say it'd be great for younger toddlers and independent little ones. Overall, customers are happy with the value of the product.

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    1,555 customers mention1,217 positive338 negative

    Customers like the quality of the toy. They say it's well-made, sturdy, and entertaining for toddlers. They also mention it'll keep them busy and is a classic toy that is wonderful for children.

    "...The durability of the wood ensures longevity, and the thoughtful design provides an excellent grip for tiny hands...." Read more

    "...That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day." Read more

    "This is very well made, solidly constructed product that holds up well to the toddler aabuse it receives. Very happy with its size and features" Read more

    "...Entertaining for toddler to keep them busy!" Read more

    312 customers mention305 positive7 negative

    Customers find the colors vibrant and eye catching. They also say the design is great and the toy is easy for their child to grasp. Customers also say it's a cute basic toy and great for adding color recognition, manual dexterity, and coordination. They mention that it looks brand new and is easy to clean and disinfect.

    "...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...." Read more

    "...The colors are bright and it's so good for hand and eye coordination. Good value." Read more

    "Well made wooden set with bright colors and mallet. Perfect size and grandson loves playing with it." Read more

    "Love love love this toy. The colors are super vibrant. My almost toddler loves to bang anything with a toy so I figured this was a good buy...." Read more

    125 customers mention125 positive0 negative

    Customers find the toy perfect for developing hand-eye coordination. They say it's easy for small toddlers to grasp and play with. Customers also mention that it helps with fine motor skills and manual dexterity. Overall, they find it to be a wonderful, safe, and structured way for them to play.

    "...design promotes sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination, making it a valuable addition to any child's developmental journey..." Read more

    "...The colors are bright and it's so good for hand and eye coordination. Good value." Read more

    "...They are simple, great quality products...." Read more

    "Easy to use and my 1 year old grandson moves it" Read more

    116 customers mention93 positive23 negative

    Customers like the age range of the toy. They say it's great for younger toddlers, independent little ones, and babies with high curiosity. They also say it makes a valuable addition to any child's developmental journey and is a smart teaching tool for parent-child interaction.

    "...skills, and hand-eye coordination, making it a valuable addition to any child's developmental journey...." Read more

    "Very sturdy and great toy for young toddler." Read more

    "...This has been wonderful for making baby food for my daughters baby! And finally ham salad!..." Read more

    "...It’s a perfect toy for a little boy who just likes to mess around with things, and it’s not overly expensive." Read more

    83 customers mention83 positive0 negative

    Customers find the value of the product to be great, well worth the price, and easy to use. They also say it's one of the best products on the market.

    "...Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it!..." Read more

    "...The colors are bright and it's so good for hand and eye coordination. Good value." Read more

    "...Worth every penny" Read more

    "Great quality at toy at a good price lots of fun for my grand daughter." Read more

    71 customers mention71 positive0 negative

    Customers like that the pegs and other pieces in the toy are not loose. They also appreciate that the design prevents the pieces from scattering.

    "Fun little thing. The pegs are connected to the matching peg so no loose parts. Just a hammer and the wacking station." Read more

    "...come out, which is a great improvement over the toy, so there is no peg loss or chance of chocking hazard...." Read more

    "...A major plus about this toy is that there are no little parts to pick up. The graphics of the little faces on the wood is super cute...." Read more

    "...because my daughter can keep playing this over and over and not lose the pieces...." Read more

    80 customers mention34 positive46 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the toy. Some mention that it makes noise, but it is a happy noise, and some sound is able to be realistic. They appreciate that there is no awful annoying music, electronic voices, or squawking. However, some customers say that it gets a little loud, and the noise of wood hitting plastic is far more annoying.

    "...They love it! It can get a bit noisy, but well worth it to watch them play with it and have fun! They love it!..." Read more

    "...My one complaint is the noise of the toy. Though some sound is a realistic effect and of interest to kids, there is noise not only from the wood..." Read more

    "...The only bad part is the constant pounding. You can't take the pegs away for the tap tap tapping is non-stop...." Read more

    "...Lotsa noise but fun! 😂..." Read more

    80 customers mention3 positive77 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the chipping resistance of the toy. They mention that the paint is peeling off with every pound, the pegs are already starting to chip, and the nails are flaking off.

    "...The paint will chip a little." Read more

    "...Only complaint is the paint is coming off from being hit. My son is 18 months old." Read more

    "...The paint does chip easily and there will be dents in the wood, you really can’t avoid it as this is literally a bench that is made to beat up...." Read more

    "...and Doug related but we opened this on Christmas and the paint is already chipping on the product which is worrisome...." Read more

    You won’t regret buying it for your toddler !
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    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!
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    Savannah Wooden
    5.0 out of 5 stars You won’t regret buying it for your toddler !
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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     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!
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    Savannah Wooden
    5.0 out of 5 stars You won’t regret buying it for your toddler !
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
    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!
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    CynthiaB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Simple Toys
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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    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.
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    Lisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely made toy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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    I appreciate self contained toys, which, aside from the hammer, this is. The colors are bright and it's so good for hand and eye coordination. Good value.
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    TexCowart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for your toddler
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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    This is very well made, solidly constructed product that holds up well to the toddler aabuse it receives. Very happy with its size and features
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    Jarek
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to destroy
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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    Very gentle, when little hands tapped it, it got destroyed easily, too soft wood. Kinda hard to use, it easily stuck, and it is hard to use by adults too.
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    Jaide
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun toy for 1 year old
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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    Very well made and durable wood toy! I’d say it would be a better toy for a 1.5 to 2 year old that can really swing the mallet and hit the pieces down but my 1 year old still enjoys pushing them down with her fingers or trying to hit them with the hammer either way. Entertaining for toddler to keep them busy!
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    J. Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars He loves it - me...well...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
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    First let me start by saying I generally love all Melissa and Dog toys. They are simple, great quality products. I had been thinking about getting some sort of peg-pounding device for some time and figured approaching 2.5 years old was probably a good time - especially since my son is currently intent on "fixing" everything in the house (including the dogs and myself) by beating them with plastic wrenches and screwdrivers.

    I've seen so many of these toys where the pegs go through too easily (so really what's the point) or are just about impossible to pound down (requiring the child to "practice" by hitting it harder and harder and harder - thereby developing a sense that full strength is needed for every endeavor and endangering the health and lives of all living and non-living things crossing their path). These go down pretty easily but the mechanism that keeps the pegs always attached to the bench at least creates a little resistance - making it "just right"

    Now, when I decided to purchase the toy, I thought the idea of keeping the pegs attached to the bench was a fabulous idea. I am an older parent and the little one doesn't understand that I have to bend much farther to pick up the 43 billion toys that inevitably end up just under the couch, the radiators, the cabinets, etc. I was looking forward to keeping this particular device all together all of the time. And then we get the toy. When you pound down a peg on one side, the opposite peg pokes it's little face up. Once I actually experienced the toy - I panicked. There was no way he is going to enjoy this! How frustrating - You can never pound all of the pegs down! How is he going to take out his frustration? Will this very solid wooden toy be thrown across the room, shattering windows, cracking skulls? Am I dooming him to a life of suffering - creating a young Sisyphus? Depriving him of any hope for the future? Any chance for success? Only time will tell.

    We've had it for a few days now and he absolutely loves it, he gets to pound down four colored smiley faced pegs and then, magically, there are four more different colors to pound. He calls it his "work tool bench" and as soon as he wakes up he asks to go downstairs and play with it.

    I leave him to it and go in another room - It's too stressful for me ;)
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    Stacie Middleton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good activity for 18 month old
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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    Well made wooden set with bright colors and mallet. Perfect size and grandson loves playing with it.
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    Stacie Middleton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good activity for 18 month old
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
    Well made wooden set with bright colors and mallet. Perfect size and grandson loves playing with it.
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    sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2024
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    Bought this as a Christmas gift for my niece. She absolutely loves it. Keeps her entertained for a long time. I mean what kid doesn't love smashing things with hammer? lol Even my older nieces love to play with it. 10/10 recommend. Very happy with this purchase.
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    Lizbeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 8, 2023
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    Tal cuál como el de la imagen .
    Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .
    A mi hijo le gustó mucho .
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    Lizbeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 8, 2023
    Tal cuál como el de la imagen .
    Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .
    A mi hijo le gustó mucho .
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    Andreea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2024
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    Sturdy, good quality.
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    Hediye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gefällt mir weil Figuren selbst hochsteigen
    Reviewed in Germany on November 4, 2023
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    Ich habe lange nach einem Hammerspielzeug gesucht, wo die Figuren nicht immer selbst wieder reingesteckt werden müssen. Hier ist es der Fall, weil wenn man eine Figur schlägt kommt der gegenüber liegende Hoch und somit kann sich das Kind selbst damit beschäftigen ohne dass Mama oder Papa die Stäbe wieder reinstecken muss.
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    Muzi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mon fils aime beaucoup
    Reviewed in France on August 17, 2023
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    Jouet amusant !
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