Melissa & Doug is an American toy company founded in 1988 by Melissa and Doug Bernstein in Westport, Connecticut. The company was acquired by Spin Master in 2024 and is known for producing high-quality wooden toys, arts and crafts supplies, puzzles, pretend play sets, and educational toys for children. Melissa & Doug products are designed to encourage open-ended, screen-free play and are staples in homes, preschools, and pediatric offices across the United States.
The Melissa & Doug online store offers the company's full product catalog organized by age, category, and developmental skill. Product categories include pretend play, puzzles, arts and crafts, vehicles, plush toys, outdoor play, and baby and toddler toys. The retailer offers free standard shipping on orders over $49 in the United States. Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. The company is recognized for its commitment to childhood development and has partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics to promote the importance of play.