For years our team has curated wardrobe capsules in order to simplify your shopping experience each season. They’re wildly loved and very helpful to moms of every budget and style, so we’ve decided to extend that streamlined, here’s-what-you-actually-need shopping experience to a new territory: specifically, our essentials for a fun and engaging playroom.
This list has the ultimate toy and furniture items that work for any play area, small or large. Even if your home doesn’t have a designated room for toys, these items are must-haves for all the mamas on our team—and equally beloved by their LOs—plus they can be stored anywhere.
Our whole team agrees that if you’re building a playroom, there’s really only one brand you need to shop from and that’s Melissa & Doug. Their toys have been staples in all of our kid’s playrooms for years because they allow endless opportunities for play. It’s so much more worth it to purchase a smaller selection of high-quality toys that can be used in a million different ways instead of close-ended toys that your kiddos will get bored of immediately. Plus, you can get 20% off all Melissa & Doug products with code EVERYMOM20!
With a huge selection of developmental toys, pretend play sets, and beautifully crafted furniture, Melissa & Doug is an obvious choice for your one-stop-playroom-shop. Read on to shop The Everymom’s picks for our 2023 Playroom Capsule Collection.
1. Developmental Toys
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Littles 12 months+ can explore kinetic play and cause and effect with this double-sided barnyard toy.
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This is a great multi-faceted push toy that also comes with different puzzles that encourage problem-solving.
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Shape sorting cubes are classics for a reason. This one's beautifully constructed and promotes shape and color recognition.
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Little builders will have a blast stacking, building, and knocking down blocks while practicing fine motor skills.
2. Pretend Play Sets
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Encourage your kiddo's imaginative play skills while building sky-high sandwich creations with this fun pretend play set.
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Children love to imitate their parents and will a have a great time with these kid-sized cleaning tools.
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These wooden food items are adorable and a perfect addition to any pretend kitchen area in your LO's playroom.
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Serve up a delicious pizza pie with the 54 different toppings in this play set.
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This ice cream counter is a favorite in our house and has helped our toddlers be creative with all the different flavor combinations available.
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We love doctor play sets because they can help foster a toddler's empathy and social skills.
3. Playroom Furniture
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This kid-sized wooden seating area is a beautiful addition to any play space and available in three different finishes.
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Conveniently store all your kid's toys in this stunning wooden toy chest. Available in three different finishes: honey, white, and espresso.
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Play kitchens are a must-have in any playroom and this one is adorable and stylish with its marble color and innovative play features (like a working ice maker and microwave with turning plate).
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This art activity table is the ideal spot for kids to get creative and even includes four wooden bin drawers for convenient storage.
This post is sponsored by Melissa & Doug, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board. We only recommend brands we genuinely love.
