Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks – FSC Certified
Original price was: $15.99.$11.19Current price is: $11.19.
Brightly colored animals and familiar objects illustrate the letters of the alphabet on these cardboard blocks. Nested, the ten vibrant blocks fit into the included carrying case. Stacked, they form a tower nearly three feet high! This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)
Set of 10 cardboard nesting blocks
Each block differs in size and features letters and familiar pictures
Blocks nest inside each other for easy and compact storage
Sturdy cardboard construction
Makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 4, for hands-on, screen-free play; product made with FSC-certified materials that support responsible forestry; applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)
Ages 2+
Jessie –
Awesome toy that grows with your child
This toy has been loved by all 3 of my children. We got it for our first baby who loved knocking them all over when we stacked them. Then children are able to nest the blocks and stack them themselves. Now our 6 and 5 year old stack them up for the baby to knock over. I love that it is a toy that grows with our family. It is educational and helps promote many skills for them. Cause and effect, motor skills, learning about animals and letters. Melissa and Doug have come out with a wooden version of this toy that also looks super cool and if this set ever does give out, I would buy the wooden one. These are made from a sturdy cardboard. We have had ours for 7 years and there’s wear and tear on the corners but they are still in great condition with lots of play left. I recently bought a set for my friend’s 1 year old. Great price for a great, long lasting toy. I love Melissa and Doug.
Alexis Ayala –
Unique play
Melissa and Doug always delivers with toys. This is pretty affordable and the quality never dips! This toy is amazing for developing motor skills, good for different ages, and the box is super useful to clean things up afterwards. I like the variety of shapes in the boxes and the fact that its size can be compact when putting the boxes inside of each other.
Annonymous –
Fun time for all ages … including grandparents
This is the 2nd one I’ve gotten. All four of my grandchildren have played with this. The younger ones ( ages 6 months to 2+ years) love knocking over the tower I build for them; their game is to knock it over before I can build it. It’s a great activity for “floor time”. As they get older we switch and they build and I knock over, and the 10 year old plays with her 9 month old cousin and is getting excited to play with her 4 month old baby sister. It’s a great tool to get a variety of ages involved.
DVS –
Make sure to check your blocks!
Make sure to check EACH block prior to your return window closing OR in our case gifting this set to someone. There unfortunately was water damage (rippling/waving of the cardboard) on some of the cardboard blocks. It’s almost as if they were used and returned prior to receiving them. Some of the images on some of the sides of the blocks were missing too. Manufacturer error? Super disappointing experience considering Melissa & Doug is a trusted name brand in our household. Albeit, their quality truly has declined through the years, my oldest who is almost 11 had this set as a toddler and the cardboard was significantly sturdier/ thicker years ago. I trusted that I could put this set in a little one’s Easter basket without any issue, I was unfortunately wrong. Amazon may be convenient but I’ve noticed a decline in their quality control of thoroughly checking returned items (or just items in general) prior to shipping. I would advise if you’re considering this specific set for a little one, finding a brick and mortar location so you can check this itemthoroughly prior to purchase.
Suzie Q –
Pretty, but flimsy and made of cardboard
The first thing you should know about these blocks, which you may already if you’re more observant than me, is that they are made of cardboard. I bought these for my 10 month old as she seems to be nearing the ‘stacking’ phase and I thought they’d be fun. Unfortunately, she’s still in the ‘puts everything in her mouth’ phase, too, and has gone to town sucking on the edges of the smallest block. These do not hold up well for a sucking baby.If your child is a bit older and not privy to sucking on things, these will probably last a bit longer although I’m guessing not forever. They are pretty and fun to look at with lots of alphabet themed colorful designs. They stack nicely, and provide a fun physical challenge for a child.If you want something lightweight, totally non-dangerous, and cheap, these are great stacking blocks and will be loved by careful children. If you want something sturdy for a younger child, these are not it.
sueann l. –
2 1/2 year old loves it.
I bought this for my granddaughter. She took to it right away and started stacking the cups up and then nesting them together. She loves it.
Stacy –
Develops Hand Eye Coordination
My grandkids love playing with these box. They may be made out of cardboard, but they are very sturdy and withstand. Lots of play. They are so cute with all of the pictures and letters.
Rahani Girl –
Not the best Melissa Doug I own!
I like the concept of nesting boxes!!! It is educational for toddlers in so many ways. I do early childhood education and use so many different tools and activities!!The quality of these are not what I expected!! It is cardboard with glossy wrapping like paper!! The peek at the corners cause the glue or adhesive is not the best! Once a toddler finds that little loose corners…. that’s it they pull it till they cannot anymore!!! Which leaves an ugly side!! I did not read the description good when I bought it, I thought it was wooden nesting boxes! I assume it was wooden cause Melissa and Doug is known for wooden toys not cardboard toys!!! With that being said this is one of the most unsatisfied Melissa Doug purchase I made! I own a lot of Melissa Doug toys!! Even the flimsy cardboard box it came in can easily fall apart! Troublesome.Not only does the paper come off easily! It is very easy to break!!!!! Toddlers are not careful! They fall they sit anywhere, some chew and put toys in their mouth….. cardboard and paper does not hold up well when wet!! This nesting boxes are not lasting even a few months! I bought them late November for my day care and it already looks like it’s been through war!!! I would not recommend these if you have multiple kids who will play with this or rough little ones!! It is not strong cardboard or durable quality!! I wouldn’t even be happy to give it as a gift!!! I think Melissa Doug should consider using wood like they do for lots of their toys!! Then maybe I would reconsider buying another set! Till then I will stay away from these …. as a fan bug of Melissa Doug, I am a little disappointed at these nesting boxes!
JK –
Really bad quality. Received the item a while back and its already peeling off. Not at all worth the price
Maria t –
Beautifully designed and illustrated. It is made of cardboard with plastic covering. It’s a lovely item but can be damaged as it’s not sturdy enough if sat or rolled on by baby.
PATRIZIA PISLOR –
Molto bello, avrei preferito che fosse in italiano ma non l’ho trovato, comunque ha il doppio scopo di gioco, fare la torre e farla cadere va bene anche per bimbi piccoli, per i più grandi ci sono animali e alfabeto..ha bei colori
Margaret Eccleston –
Solid set of cubes in a very nice carrying box. would certainly recommend.
Amazon Customer –
Lovely concept. Very compact. Could be used to teach nesting, sorting, colour identification, alphabets… Good learning toy 🙂