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I looked into several of these benches before deciding on this one. The greatest feature is the peg doesn't go all the way through so you don't have to worry about missing pieces. (Apr 18, 2017)
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- Kristiana S.
Havertown, Pennsylvania
This one is leagues better than the removable one! My son can hit this and see the other side pop up it's allt of fun for him Jan 24, 2024
- Keneicha F.
Strathmore, Canada
Great option for tech free fun! My little guy loves "bopping" the pieces with the hammer and it's great for hand eye coordination Nov 03, 2023
- Johana M.
Palmetto, Florida
My kids used this toy a lot it’s great for hand eye coordination and they loved just hammering away Oct 01, 2023
- Melissa L.
Cherry Creek, New York
Kiddo loves it, but beware, that hammer is sharp/solid and it can cause digs in floors and furniture. I'd suggest for carpeted areas only! Sep 22, 2023
- Secretly Expecting
Clarkston, Michigan
Both of my littles enjoyed this toy. Great for hand-eye coordination. Jul 08, 2023
- Maureen R.
Palo Alto, California
Another great one from Melissa and Doug. My little one loves to tap on things and always puts two toys together to make a sound so I thought this would be a great toy to keep her busy. She loves this! Aug 29, 2022
- Jessica W.
Tamarac, Florida
I bought this way too early, though it's been clear for a while that my daughter likes to hit things. At 15 months, she pokes at each of the wooden pegs with her finger. Good for cause and effect. Jun 01, 2022
- Ellen H.
Fremont, California
This toy is kind of annoying. the pegs get stuck and it's hard for an adult to even push them down. It doesn't seem to last. Jul 27, 2021
- Julia S.
Whitby , Canada
Genius toy! The pegs are secured so you never have to worry about loosing pieces! The pegs move up and down as they are hammered. Very simple to use and fun. My son really liked playing with this toy. May 03, 2021
- Kelly G.
Fremont, California
My 1 year old loves this toy. The wood is pretty beat up from him hitting it but it’s held up great so far! Feb 15, 2021
- Elizabeth B.
Hope, Canada
Well made. Good for learning cause and effect and eye hand coordination. One of our more popular hammering toys in the house. Feb 13, 2021
- Hilary H.
United States of America
It’s a noisy toy—not fun for mom and dad, but it delights the kids! We practice colors with this—I call out a color and the boys hit it! Oct 11, 2020
- Jami V.
Redondo Beach, California
This was fun for my daughter for about a day. Then it seemed to get boring for her. Jan 14, 2020
- Kalene M.
United States of America
Poorly painted- looks like my kiddo actually painted it himself (two different orange paints on one part). My son lost interest after a couple days and has never used it again. Aug 23, 2019
- Jessica H.
97070, Oregon
This toy has been great for teaching my son what he CAN hit. Seems to be great quality, but have had to confiscate the hammer on occasion when my toddler gets too crazy. Aug 07, 2019
- Secretly Expecting
MTV, California
Cute toy. Baby is working on hand-eye coordination with it. Jul 18, 2019
- Jessica P.
Toronto, Canada
Great learning tool for my son. My only issue is that one of the pegs have slightly cracked over time otherwise it is pretty fun and amusing Jun 13, 2019
- Patricia L.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pennsylvania
The kids enjoyed it but I wish they all could have went down at once. It frustrated the kids after a bit. Jun 12, 2019
- Jessi A.
Dyersburg, Tennessee
I love this bench- it's great that the pegs stay put so you are looking for them all of the time. My son loves using the hammer. One draw back- the hammer is wood and will damage other things! Apr 03, 2019
- Sadie H.
Vineyard, Utah
My son loves this Mar 06, 2019
- Helen L.
Florence, South Carolina
Got this for my 12 month old. I think she has to be a bit older. She does try to hit the little pegs, but at this age she usually stands on it. It's a great toy for 12+'s development. It's a must have Feb 06, 2019
- Michelle E.
Warrensburg, Missouri
Love this little wooden bench. Little ones love to pound on it and watch the pegs go up and down. Melissa & Doug make great products and this didn't disappoint. Jan 06, 2018
- Amanda K.
New York, New York
Got this as a gift, wish we hadn't. Hammers and toddlers are no good together. Nov 27, 2017
- Nicole T.
United States of America
Daughter loves this! Oct 05, 2017
- Megan H.
Fort Worth, Texas
Great toy! I especially love that the pegs stay in. Perfect for little ones who aren't quite ready for a tool bench. Jun 01, 2017
- Kalyn S.
Muenster , Texas
The "pounding" seems a little too easy? My 18 mo wasn't interested in pounding with the hammer & used his hands instead. Sep 08, 2016
One of my son's favorite toys Dec 15, 2015
- Secretly Expecting
El Paso, Texas
Great for learning coordination, but I may like the old-school one better now that the baby has this one down. Jul 15, 2015
- Jackie S.
Lincoln, Nebraska
OK. I wish we had the original wooden peg version. My 15 month old gets a annoyed that he can not get all of the pegs down. Jan 07, 2015
- Rachel P.
Vienna, Austria
Unlike the original one, this one is much more entertaining, as the pegs do not come out and when you hammer one side the other comes up. Great for both my kids 3 and under! Jun 17, 2014
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- Jessica S.
harlingen, Texas
My nearly two year old daughter loves this toy. It’s not obnoxiously loud, but it teaches dexterity and the pegs stay on the toy, so there’s no rolling pegs all over the house. Great toy. Mar 10, 2022
- Sara G.
Portland, Oregon
My kids enjoyed this around 2-3 years old. I supervised them during play with this so nobody got squished fingers or bonked in the face. Cute, well made. Dec 31, 2020
- Kimberly B.
Mesa, Arizona
We thought our kids would love this, but it's not the same as when we were kids. The hammer is unnecessary - the pegs can be pushed by hand, & it doesn't flip over. It's uninteresting & unchallenging. Jan 25, 2020
- Emma K.
Greensboro, North Carolina
My Daugther loves this toy. Great toy to learn colors. Jun 22, 2017
- Monica A.
Wake Forest, North Carolina
I looked into several of these benches before deciding on this one. The greatest feature is the peg doesn't go all the way through so you don't have to worry about missing pieces. Apr 18, 2017
- Katie Z.
Los Angeles, California
Meh. The mallet is pretty heavy and kind of dangerous. The pegs are also kind of difficult to push down. I would say this one is a bust. Aug 23, 2016
- Brianna d.
naperville, Illinois
Love that the pieces can get lost. We have fun making them Pop up a different spots. May 13, 2016
More Parents' Reviews-
- Kristiana S.
Havertown, Pennsylvania
This one is leagues better than the removable one! My son can hit this and see the other side pop up it's allt of fun for him Jan 24, 2024
- Keneicha F.
Strathmore, Canada
Great option for tech free fun! My little guy loves "bopping" the pieces with the hammer and it's great for hand eye coordination Nov 03, 2023
- Johana M.
Palmetto, Florida
My kids used this toy a lot it’s great for hand eye coordination and they loved just hammering away Oct 01, 2023
- Melissa L.
Cherry Creek, New York
Kiddo loves it, but beware, that hammer is sharp/solid and it can cause digs in floors and furniture. I'd suggest for carpeted areas only! Sep 22, 2023
- Secretly Expecting
Clarkston, Michigan
Both of my littles enjoyed this toy. Great for hand-eye coordination. Jul 08, 2023
- Maureen R.
Palo Alto, California
Another great one from Melissa and Doug. My little one loves to tap on things and always puts two toys together to make a sound so I thought this would be a great toy to keep her busy. She loves this! Aug 29, 2022
- Jessica W.
Tamarac, Florida
I bought this way too early, though it's been clear for a while that my daughter likes to hit things. At 15 months, she pokes at each of the wooden pegs with her finger. Good for cause and effect. Jun 01, 2022
- Ellen H.
Fremont, California
This toy is kind of annoying. the pegs get stuck and it's hard for an adult to even push them down. It doesn't seem to last. Jul 27, 2021
- Julia S.
Whitby , Canada
Genius toy! The pegs are secured so you never have to worry about loosing pieces! The pegs move up and down as they are hammered. Very simple to use and fun. My son really liked playing with this toy. May 03, 2021
- Kelly G.
Fremont, California
My 1 year old loves this toy. The wood is pretty beat up from him hitting it but it’s held up great so far! Feb 15, 2021
- Elizabeth B.
Hope, Canada
Well made. Good for learning cause and effect and eye hand coordination. One of our more popular hammering toys in the house. Feb 13, 2021
- Hilary H.
United States of America
It’s a noisy toy—not fun for mom and dad, but it delights the kids! We practice colors with this—I call out a color and the boys hit it! Oct 11, 2020
- Jami V.
Redondo Beach, California
This was fun for my daughter for about a day. Then it seemed to get boring for her. Jan 14, 2020
- Kalene M.
United States of America
Poorly painted- looks like my kiddo actually painted it himself (two different orange paints on one part). My son lost interest after a couple days and has never used it again. Aug 23, 2019
- Jessica H.
97070, Oregon
This toy has been great for teaching my son what he CAN hit. Seems to be great quality, but have had to confiscate the hammer on occasion when my toddler gets too crazy. Aug 07, 2019
- Secretly Expecting
MTV, California
Cute toy. Baby is working on hand-eye coordination with it. Jul 18, 2019
- Jessica P.
Toronto, Canada
Great learning tool for my son. My only issue is that one of the pegs have slightly cracked over time otherwise it is pretty fun and amusing Jun 13, 2019
- Patricia L.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pennsylvania
The kids enjoyed it but I wish they all could have went down at once. It frustrated the kids after a bit. Jun 12, 2019
- Jessi A.
Dyersburg, Tennessee
I love this bench- it's great that the pegs stay put so you are looking for them all of the time. My son loves using the hammer. One draw back- the hammer is wood and will damage other things! Apr 03, 2019
- Sadie H.
Vineyard, Utah
My son loves this Mar 06, 2019
- Helen L.
Florence, South Carolina
Got this for my 12 month old. I think she has to be a bit older. She does try to hit the little pegs, but at this age she usually stands on it. It's a great toy for 12+'s development. It's a must have Feb 06, 2019
- Michelle E.
Warrensburg, Missouri
Love this little wooden bench. Little ones love to pound on it and watch the pegs go up and down. Melissa & Doug make great products and this didn't disappoint. Jan 06, 2018
- Amanda K.
New York, New York
Got this as a gift, wish we hadn't. Hammers and toddlers are no good together. Nov 27, 2017
- Nicole T.
United States of America
Daughter loves this! Oct 05, 2017
- Megan H.
Fort Worth, Texas
Great toy! I especially love that the pegs stay in. Perfect for little ones who aren't quite ready for a tool bench. Jun 01, 2017
- Kalyn S.
Muenster , Texas
The "pounding" seems a little too easy? My 18 mo wasn't interested in pounding with the hammer & used his hands instead. Sep 08, 2016
One of my son's favorite toys Dec 15, 2015
- Secretly Expecting
El Paso, Texas
Great for learning coordination, but I may like the old-school one better now that the baby has this one down. Jul 15, 2015
- Jackie S.
Lincoln, Nebraska
OK. I wish we had the original wooden peg version. My 15 month old gets a annoyed that he can not get all of the pegs down. Jan 07, 2015
- Rachel P.
Vienna, Austria
Unlike the original one, this one is much more entertaining, as the pegs do not come out and when you hammer one side the other comes up. Great for both my kids 3 and under! Jun 17, 2014
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