If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.
Remember that one friend who had the whole setup of a fake plastic kitchen with all the wooden food that you’d play chef with? How you’d make silly concoctions and play some far-out scenarios — all because of these small wooden toys? Well, maybe it’s time to make your kid that friend. Have you heard of the Melissa & Doug Store? Well, if you have, you already know that they have durable, interactive sets that help your kid’s creativity — just like those kitchen sets from our childhood.
Melissa & Doug Star Diner Restaurant Play Set — $19, Originally $38
This 41-piece playset will allow the budding entrepreneur in your life to run their very own diner. The set comes with all the essentials including a spatula, frying, coffee pot, and all kinds of delicious menu items. Right now it’s on sale for nearly 50% off.
Related story
20+ Totally Adorable Stocking Stuffers for Kids That Are $15 or Less
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Toy With Mallet — $12, Originally $23
Can’t go wrong with a classic! This colorful pounding bench toy features non-removal pegs that go up and down with a cute smiles on their faces. It’s a top-rated item with over 12,000 five-star reviews, and shoppers can’t stop raving over the quality. During Prime Early Access it’s on sale for $12.
Melissa & Doug Food Groups – 21 Wooden Pieces and 4 Crates — $12, Originally $28
Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Rescue Mission Wooden Dashboard — $21, Originally $70
Melissa & Doug’s PAW Patrol Rescue Mission Wooden Dashboard is such an amazing deal at 70% off, it’s an immediate add to cart! It features a realistic play steering wheel that’s mounted on a wooden dashboard, complete with lights, sound effects and a scrolling GPS. Plus, kids will be super excited to hear their favorite PAW Patrol character with the touch of a button. The dashboard originally costs $70, but you can get it during Prime Early Access for $21.
This adorable and super fun calendar will help your kids learn the months, days of the week, seasons, and more. It was designed to encourage communication through a playful way. Right now, it’s on sale for nearly 60% off during October’s Prime Day.
Melissa & Doug My First Daily Magnetic Calendar — $11, Originally $28
Melissa & Doug K’s Kids Bowling Friends Play Set — $17, Originally $33
Bowling, anyone? This set features six cute super cute animal bowling pins and a 4-inch bowling ball made to be easily stored and carried along. It has over 2,000 five-star reviews and shoppers love how durable it is. Best part? It’s on sale for $17.
Whether your kid prefers to be a farmer or a sous chef when they play pretend, this set has them covered. The food group set has everything your kids could want in whatever make-believe game they decided to play.
Before you go, check out these stocking stuffer ideas for absolutely everyone on your list:
