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Melissa & Doug Wooden Pound-A-Peg
$35.95
Melissa & Doug Wooden Pound-A-Peg is the classic toddler hammering toy that builds fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through satisfying screen-free play. Little ones hammer colourful pegs down through the holes - then flip the board over and do it all again! Since 1988, Melissa & Doug has been trusted by parents and early childhood educators for creating wooden toys that genuinely support child development at every stage.
Product Details
- Brand: Melissa & Doug (est. 1988, USA)
- Feature: Double-sided wooden peg board with wooden mallet
- Material: Premium solid wood with non-toxic paint
- Suitable age: 2 years and up
- Skills: Fine motor, hand-eye coordination, colour recognition
Why Toddlers Love Pound-A-Peg
- Double-sided board - hammer pegs down, flip board, and start again
- Wooden mallet included - safe, toddler-sized hammer for satisfying play
- Screen-free sensory play - hands-on cause-and-effect without a device
- Colour recognition - bright colourful pegs introduce colour names
- Classic gift - a beloved 2nd birthday gift trusted by parents worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
The Melissa & Doug Wooden Pound-A-Peg is recommended for children aged 2 years and up. The activity is perfectly matched to the developmental stage of young toddlers who are building hand strength, coordination, and cause-and-effect understanding.
The pegs are hammered down through holes from the top of the board. Once all pegs are hammered through, children simply flip the board over and the pegs are ready to be hammered again from the other side. This means toddlers can play continuously without having to reset the pegs manually.
Hammering develops hand-eye coordination, bilateral hand coordination, hand and arm strength, fine motor control, and cause-and-effect understanding. It also provides important proprioceptive sensory input - the physical feedback of striking and resistance - which supports sensory development in young children.
Yes. The Melissa & Doug Wooden Pound-A-Peg is specifically designed for toddlers aged 2 and up. The wooden mallet is child-sized and safe, the pegs are large enough to handle easily, and all materials are non-toxic and meet Australian toy safety standards. Always supervise play as with all toys.
Yes! Peekaboo Baby offers free standard shipping Australia-wide on qualifying orders. The Melissa & Doug Wooden Pound-A-Peg makes a brilliant birthday gift for toddlers - order online for fast delivery.
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