Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks - FSC Certified

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.

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.

I love these blocks for so many reasons.My son was given a set when he was 6 months old. When I first saw them, I wasn't too impressed by the cardboard blocks, but my son soon showed me how fun they are. As soon as he could sit up, he began touching them, trying to stack them and move them. They are hollow and have a side missing (so they can nest), which makes them very easy to pick up with little hands. They have bright graphics that are fun to look at. They pack up neatly in a small box, which makes them the perfect tote along toy. I brought these blocks with us everywhere for about 8 months. My son loved to stack them and knock them down.After much use, (18 months), they did get worn down, and a couple tore. I taped them back up, but finally decided that it was time for them to go. I just ordered a brand new set for my daughter to enjoy, and I will be giving this as a gift as well.

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.

The media could not be loaded. 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.

These blocks are fantastic! As with any Mellisa and Doug product. The kids live thwm and we get practice with letters, colors, animals and fine motor skills with this!

The colors and design are fantastic, and my son loves stacking them. However, I have a few concerns about the quality:Some of the artwork wasn't adhered properly, with corners sticking up. This caught my son's attention, and he ended up pulling at them, causing some pieces to rip off.A few of the boxes weren't leveled, making it difficult to stack them evenly.The material of the boxes wasn't as thick and sturdy as expected.

My son enjoys these. They are pretty sturdy and colorful.