We are honored to share that our co-founders, Melissa Bernstein and Doug Bernstein, will be inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame by The Toy Association™, a prestigious achievement recognizing top leaders from manufacturing, retail, entertainment, licensing, and other sectors. Since launching the company in their basement in 1988, Melissa and Doug have built a legacy of beautifully crafted wooden toys that have sparked imagination and discovery for decades. Their passion and purpose have shaped not only our brand but also the way millions of families play. Congratulations, Melissa and Doug, on this well-deserved recognition! We look forward to celebrating this incredible achievement during The Toy Foundation’s Toy of the Year® Awards on Friday, February 13, 2026. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/e2A_ZeD5
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About Melissa & Doug 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 30 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! Led by its namesake co-founders, the brand’s headquarters are in Wilton, Connecticut, with offices in New York City and various other locations across the globe. Today, the brand has become one of the most trusted names in children’s products with more than 2,000 toys, crafts, and games that are designed in-house and available in more than 100 countries. HOW WE PLAY…AT WORK: • Imagine in our workplace of wonder! Imagine the possibilities, asking “What if…?” We recognize that, just as there are countless ways to play, there are countless ways to work. • Create playful productivity! In our playful environment we look at accomplishments differently and understand that creativity allows for variations in the path to achieve each person’s goal. • Explore empowerment and discovery! We believe real learning and growth happens when we have the time and space to explore our world, pursue our passions, and follow our curiosity. • Connect to our collaborative community! We treat people as we would want to be treated – with honesty, authenticity, and respect. • Think with ingenuity and originality! We see opportunities in problems and pride ourselves on doing things differently, continually thinking about why we are here and what it means to inspire. Learn more at MelissaAndDoug.com.
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- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Wilton, CT
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Active Play & Outdoor, Activity Pads, Arts & Crafts, Baby & Toddler, Dolls & Doll Houses, Games, Magic, Musical Instruments, Playspaces & Room Decor, Pretend Play, Puppets & Puppet Theaters, Puzzles, Stuffed Animals & Plush Toys, Vehicles, Developmental Toys, and consumer products
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141 Danbury Rd
Wilton, CT 06897, US
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25451 Mountain House Pkwy
Tracy, California 95377, US
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1203 S River Rd
Cranbury, New Jersey 08512, US
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411 5th Ave
Suite 301
New York, New York 10016, US
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CAST YOUR TOY OF THE YEAR VOTE BY JANUARY 7, 2026! We are excited to share that this year, Melissa & Doug has been selected as a finalist in two categories in The Toy Foundation’s prestigious Toy of the Year Awards! Blockables™ - Construction Toy of the Year Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set - Preschool Toy of the Year Every vote counts, so don’t miss your chance! Voting closes January 7, 2026. Click Here to vote: ToyAwards.org
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We’re so excited to announce that two Melissa & Doug toys have been named Good Housekeeping 2025 Best Toy Awards Winners! 🎉 Flip & Fry Grill Play Set Blockables Farm Play Set We were also thrilled to have Blockables featured in a segment on Good Morning America highlighting some of this year’s winners! Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/e8SJpsea Check out the full awards here: https://lnkd.in/gRTAbdRQ
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We are thrilled to share that four Melissa & Doug toys have been included in The Toy Insider’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! HOT 20 Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set TOP HOLIDAY TOYS Beauty Kiosk Play Set Blockables™ Dinosaurs Play Set Flip & Fry Grill Play Set Congratulations to our amazing product team! Check out this year’s gift guide: https://lnkd.in/ebst3fnY
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Calling all budding beauty lovers! 💄💅 We're glowing with excitement to announce the launch of our all-new Sort, Stock, Select Beauty Kiosk Play Set! This play set builds on the viral success of our original Sort, Stock, Select Vending Machine and is inspired by beauty kiosks seen at airports as well as new beauty trends. The 24-piece kiosk features double-sided toy makeup and accessories with realistic details for eyes, lips and face that lets little ones imagine their own unique makeup looks and skincare routines. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gzmquGFm
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We’re proud to announce that our Ocean Easy-Fold Play Gym has been named a Good Housekeeping 2025 Parenting Award winner! 🎉 Make sure to check out the award to see what makes it so great for babies and caregivers alike! https://lnkd.in/gPZgDvVT
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We know the power of play! The PAL (Play Advances Language) Award recognizes exceptional toys that promote language development through play, and we're proud to share that our Blockables collection is a 2025 winner! As described by the PAL Award, "The open-ended nature of play with Blockables gives kids a sense of agency and control—key for building confidence and emotional resilience. Blockables are a well-rounded educational toy that combine the benefits of building with the power of pretend play." Congratulations to our product team and everyone else involved for bringing this award-winning toy to life!
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Prepare to be WOWed! Introducing our new innovative Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set and Flip & Fry Grill Play Set that pairs pretend play food with Water WOW! color reveal technology. Kids can stir, flip, and season their play food with water-dispensing utensils and condiments and watch the ingredients transform—from "frozen" white to perfectly "cooked" colors. Curious to learn more? All the details are here: https://lnkd.in/efUU4XuF
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On a night that felt more like March than May, a brave M&D team laced up to run and walk at the Fairfield County Corporate 5K in the spirit of camaraderie and wellness. While the team wasn't the largest it's been (understandably, considering the blistering weather!), those who showed up stayed the course, with smiles and a shared goal. We’re thrilled to share that our women’s team placed 3rd overall, earning the award we set our sights on each year! 🏆 Thanks to this inspiring crew for pushing through the gusts and making M&D proud. Go team! #TeamMelissaAndDoug #WellnessAtWork #Corporate5K #PurposefulPlay #EmployeeExperience
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We are proud to share that three Melissa & Doug toys have been named Top Summer Toys in The Toy Insider’s 2025 Spring & Summer Gift Guide! Blockables™ Collection Water WOW! Take-Along Multi-Activity Drawing Set Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Phonics Alphabet Sound Puzzle Congratulations to our amazing product team! #TimelessToysEndlessPossibilities Shop the Top Summer Toys! https://lnkd.in/eGuuenb7
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