Customer Reviews

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Bug Jug Fill & Spill Soft Baby Toy

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My daughter is 9 months old and she loved the Melissa and Doug Fill and Spill Lunchbox so much that I bought her this as well. This is as good - maybe even better - than the lunch box.

The bugs all have at least one "manipulative" element:
- grasshopper - legs to grab, corduroy tummy, knotty antenna, crinkly wings, rattler
- spider - lots of legs to grab, corduroy tummy, jingly thing
- lady bug - crinkly wings, corduroy tummy, knotty antenna, squeeker
- butterfly - crinkly wings, corduroy tummy, knotty antenna, rattler

The "jar" also has a mesh fabric top (like a real bug jar) which is another sensory element that adds to the fun. My daughter loves pulling all the bugs out of the jar one by one and then offering them to my husband or I so she can have a free hand to pull out another one.

This is my new go-to present for all 1st birthday parties!

This was a very cute baby gift although make sure you buy it for a baby. I made the mistake of buying it for my 1 year old nephew and he had no intrest in it and neither did the other kids his age. I would think that this toy would go over better with a baby around 6-9 months.

Do Melissa and Doug ever strike out??? Not this time!!! Since I work with developmentally delayed babies and toddlers, I've found this a great toy for the child who likes dump and fill, but would benefit from experience using both hands in a coordinated effort. The cute jug must be held with one hand while the other goes into the jug and pulls out the bug. It takes problem solving and digit strength. The bugs are adorable and very sturdy. Each one has a different attribute (rattle, crinkle, etc.) Also great for play and labeling.

The Bug Jug was a birthday present for my one year old daughter. She loves that all the bugs make different noises, the butterfly and it's crinkly wings is her favorite. And she's not the only one. My two year old son has fallen in love with it as well. Each bug is well made and stands up to the test of little ones. They wipe off easily and clean up nicely. The kids love to put them into the jug, which is also very durable and then dump them back out. Absolutely a great deal considering how reasonable the cost was. We've only had one other Melissa & Doug toy previously and it had held up will, which is why we purchased this. I will be purchasing more of this brand for Christmas and birthdays~!

My boys received the Bug Jug when they were 7 months old and it was an instant hit, they really latched on to it. The bugs are very cute, and my twin sons were very interested in putting the bugs into the jug. It's harder for them to get the bugs out, they don't just spill out, so they often brought it to us for help. We were amazed when the boys responded when we'd say "get your bugs", "where's your bug jug?" or "where's your spider?" They learned all those associations really quickly, and it was fun for them to go look for their bugs.

This is a great gift idea for babies under a year old.

My son got this for christmas this past year. He loves to play with the bugs, and they are very adorable. Each bug makes a different noise as the child plays with it....one has a rattle inside, another has a squeeker, and one has a crackley sounding plastic inside. But, it really isnt a spilling toy. The mouth of the "jar" is too small and the bugs have to be crammed down into it, and definately won't spill out when it is turned upside down.

I purchased this toy as one of many to take on a long plane trip. My son was 10 months at the time and I thought he'd love taking them out and putting them back into the bug container. Not so much. While the toy is super cute and very durable, it has just sat for the last year. He has no interest in it whatsoever.

My baby loves these bugs. She can hold onto them at 4 months. She doesn't fill or spill yet, but she likes rattling, squeaking and chewing on them. They are soft, durable, and absolutely adorable.

My son is 5 months old and loves these colorful bugs. There 4 bugs total. One of the bugs rattles. Two of the bugs have crinkle fabric and the 4th bug has a squeaker in it. He isn't to the stage where he puts the bugs back in the jug YET--but when he does get to "that" stage, the top of the bug jug is easily accessible. If you are looking for a toy not made in China this a is a FABULOUS option. The Bug Jug is made in Vietnam. I literally had to call a small independent toy store and they said you have to check the individual toy for its origin. Melissa & Doug toys vary on their origin.

I rated the durability a 4 because they toys have stayed in great condition while my son has pulled, "gummed" and in general played with these toys. I have yet to wash them and don't know how well they will hold up. The instructions say I can put them in the washer...but we will see.

I thought the price (close to $[...]) was a bit pricey, but he loves this toy. The "non-China" factor, his love for this toy and future educational purposes make this toy worth the price. We actually carry the bugs--without the jug--in his diaper bag as little toys for him when we are out and about.

my 6month old is pretty fussy and particular about her toys but she seems to really enjoy this one. she loves to chew on the legs of the spider and the squeaky lady bug. the only downfall to this toy is that i have to pull the bugs out for her which makes her pretty frustrated.