And when I say life saver, I mean it! My daughter would take her toy organizer bins and just dump them on the floor the moment my head was turned. It was always a mess and she was always falling and getting hurt so I knew I needed to upgrade! In comes the Melissa & Doug real wood toy chest. My biggest fear was pinched fingers and now that I have it all assembled and have been using it for over a week I can say with assurance, you do not have to worry about those sweet little bitty baby fingers being smashed. The safety hinges in the back are amazing! There is absolutely no way to pinch baby fingers in there! You also do not have to worry about the lid coming down and smashing their fingers either because the hinges in back will hold the lid upright whether there is a human or anything else there to support it. The lid only comes down when pushed down with intent. You do not have to push hard, it's a very gentle close.
I was really happy to see this was real wood and even has the smell of brand new, real wood! Like walking through the lumber yard at your nearest Lowe's. Assembly was very easy. The only part I found a little challenging was getting the hinges mounted to the toy chest and lid because this is the last step of your assembly the chest has to be tilted just so, that way everything lines up and doesn't over extend the hinges.
I honestly think in retrospect, attachment of the lid would have been much easier to do if I had but the back brace/bar on before the lid getting attached. That bar will help you to keep the lid in the correct position to install the hinges!
Bottom line: This is a very good sized toy chest sure to fit mostly every toy of even the most spoiled child. I recommend this for every age from toddler on up to about age 8 or even an adult would like this to hold blankets or anything you would like to keep tucked away for easy access and provide additional bench-style seating.
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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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Safety-Hinged LidFeatures a safety-hinged lid that opens and closes easily, keeping little fingers safe. |
4.5 Feet of Cubic StorageThis toy chest provides a handy organizational solution with its ample 4.5-cubic feet of storage space to tuck away all those toys and stuffed animals! |
Easy to AssembleFollow the easy, illustrated step-by-step instructions to assemble with only a Phillips head screwdriver (not included). |
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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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Lid won’t close, lid support cracked.
I assemble a LOT of furniture and I was pretty happy with this toy chest until it came to putting the lid supports on. It cracked!! I did -not- over tighten the screws. Like I said, I assemble a lot of furniture, I know what I’m doing. It started cracking as soon as I started screwing it in. Too far along in assembly to disassemble and send back. Annoying.The lid also does not close all the way. I don’t know what that’s about, but I hate it. I can push it closed but it won’t stay closed, it pops right back up.Aside, If you’re having trouble aligning the holes for the lid, as a tip I recommend using two of the styrofoam packing pieces to lift the chest off the floor.My daughter is only a year old so I guess we’ll see how it holds up, but I’m pretty disappointed with the quality. I love Melissa and Doug products, and I’m usually so happy with them. But this chest just isn’t worth the price. I would have expected to maybe pay $60 for this, not $150+.Maybe I missed this note somewhere as well, but the lid cannot be used as a bench for an adult. I can press in the center with my hand and feel it give way a little bit, so I don’t recommend trying it.
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Kimberly McLean
Amazing!
Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2024Color: WhiteStyle: Wooden Toy ChestVerified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Nice
Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2023Color: GrayStyle: Wooden Toy ChestVerified Purchase
Cleo
Excellent quality toy box that blends well with the furniture in the family room
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2021Color: EspressoStyle: Toy ChestVerified Purchase
Lucas B
The family loves this toy chest
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2020Color: BlondeStyle: Wooden Toy ChestVerified Purchase
Lucas B
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2020
Before this toy chest came toys were everywhere. Pilling up in corners and hard to clean up at the end of the day. We needed a toy chest so onto amazon I went. I have a few other of Melissa and Doug's products and they are all made very well and our baby has loved them. I was happy to see that they make a toy chest so I have something to contain all the toys they sold me. I think this toy chest is a good price point and uses durable enough materials to last a long time. It is also nice that it comes in different colors so that you can match your decor. Building this toy chest was very easy, anyone could do it. It only used one tool and took about 20 minutes or less. After I built it I noticed that the lid did not align well and it would crash into the side of the toy chest when I closed it. So I loosened the screws, realigned the lid and then fastened the screws. Problem was solved. It also mentions in the instructions to wait until it is full assembled before you fully fasten all the screws. I found that it was important to have the chest on level ground when fastening all the screws and not have two legs on and two legs off the carpet like I did at first.
I would recommend this to anyone who has a baby or child with a lot of toys. It is really nice to have a place to put all the toys at the end of the day and also control how many toys are out in the play area at one time. I look forward to using the toy chest as a teaching tool to help my son learn how to tidy up after himself. This is an investment that will last a long time in any child's bedroom or play area and it is certainly worth the money.
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Julie
Excellent toy chest!
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2023Color: BlondeStyle: Wooden Toy ChestVerified Purchase
