Melissa & Doug Nina Ballerina Magnetic Dress-Up invites children to style their own prima ballerina with a beautiful collection of magnetic tutus, costumes, and accessories. With dozens of magnetic pieces spanning classic ballet looks and everyday outfits, Nina is ready for the stage or a day of adventure - with every outfit decided by your child's imagination. Since 1988, Melissa & Doug has been creating beloved magnetic dress-up toys that spark creativity and role play in children aged 3 and up.
Product Details
- Brand: Melissa & Doug (est. 1988, USA)
- Feature: Magnetic dress-up board with ballet and everyday costume pieces
- Contents: Nina character board with magnetic clothing and accessory pieces
- Material: Durable magnetic board with printed magnetic pieces
- Suitable age: 3 years and up
- Skills: Creativity, imaginative play, fine motor, storytelling
A Creative Dress-Up Favourite
- Ballet theme - tutus, leotards, pointe shoes and performance outfits
- Everyday outfits too - Nina can also dress for school, sport, and adventures
- Screen-free creativity - open-ended fashion and role play without a device
- Easy magnetic play - pieces stick easily and reposition without frustration
- Gift favourite - a perfect birthday and Christmas gift for young fashion lovers
Frequently Asked Questions
The Melissa & Doug Nina Ballerina Magnetic Dress-Up is recommended for children aged 3 years and up. The easy-to-handle magnetic pieces are perfectly suited to preschoolers, while the creative dressing and storytelling play remains engaging for children through the early primary school years.
The set includes a generous collection of magnetic pieces across ballet performance looks - including tutus, leotards, ballet slippers, and accessories - as well as everyday clothing so Nina can dress for any occasion. Children can mix and match pieces to create unique looks for every imaginative scenario they dream up.
Magnetic dress-up play develops creativity and imaginative thinking, storytelling and narrative skills, fine motor skills from handling and placing small magnetic pieces, emotional intelligence through role play and perspective-taking, and early concepts around fashion, colours, and self-expression. It is a richly developmental form of screen-free play.
Absolutely! The Nina Ballerina Magnetic Dress-Up is a perfect gift for children who love ballet, dancing, and performing. The ballet-themed costumes and accessories will delight young dance enthusiasts, while the open-ended play format means children who aren't into ballet can still enjoy the dress-up and fashion play aspects.
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