Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board

by Melissa & Doug

Product Features

• This beautifully-crafted board has polished brass locks, latches and clasps
• Brightly colored, smooth-sanded pieces help build early shape, color and size differentiation skills
• Hide-and-seek pictures behind each door help develop fine motor skills
• Incredible value and superior craftsmanship

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 15.5 x 0.3 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NVBE1A
• Item model number: 3785
• Our recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #1 in Toys & Games > Puzzles > Pegged Puzzles
  • #2 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Puzzles
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (167 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Incredible value and superior craftsmanship make this item a top seller and childhood favorite. Brightly colored, smooth-sanded pieces help build early shape, color and size differentiation skills.

Product Description

Undo a latch, swing open the numbered door, and count on fun when the picture beneath is revealed on this wooden play board! Build fine motor skills while learning colors, numbers, animals and more. Measures 15.7" x 11.7" x 1.6".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

226 of 227 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for aspiring burglars and escape artists!, May 22, 2009

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Kissifur (Southington, CT) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board (Toy)

My two year old loves this! My kiddo is dexterous like you wouldn't believe, and has a passion for opening and closing doors as well as removing covers and lids (electrical socket safety plugs, the backs of remotes, change purses, bottle tops, baby wipes) and opening clasps (wallet, watches, bracelets). If your child is the type who's always looking for new and exciting ways to raise your blood pressure with feats of exquisite motor control, this latchboard is a great way to redirect that energy and curiousity.

I remember reading some horrified parent exclaim that perhaps teaching young kids to open latches and locks is a dangerous idea, but realistically speaking - the latches featured here probably aren't used in a safety capacity anyway. (Unless you hide your dynamite behind a miniature chain locked door. And you might want to rethink that.)

The thing is also virtually indestructable. I can say this with confidence because it was "tested" by the brats next door, and those boys could destroy a padded cell. The colors and pictures are bright and appealing, too; it's remarkably well made.

My only beef is the cost of Melissa and Doug products, but since it's hand made I can understand why it's necessary. Keep up the fine work, guys.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long-lasting fun, September 29, 2007

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Liz "L." (PA, United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board (Toy)

We got this toy for our son when he turned one recently. Several weeks later, he still plays with it (or "works" on it!) every day, unlike just about any other present he got. We leave it propped up where he can crawl over and play with it on his own. He has gradually been figuring out some of the ways to open some of the doors, but there is still a lot to figure out. If your child loves to play with mechanical devices and take things apart as much as ours does, then s/he will love this latches board.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit from Melissa & Doug!!!, December 27, 2007

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J. Jeroszko (Williamsville, NY, United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board (Toy)

This toy is definitely a winner. Our 21 month old son loves it and will play for it often. He especially loves the door with the 6 goldfish.

My only complaint is that I feel that the 1st 2 doors were VERY hard to open. I had to have my dad "perform surgery" on them and loosen them up. I'm not even sure how he did it but they're nice and easy to move now. I can't imagine even a 4 or 5 year old being able to move those 2 the way they were. Maybe I just got a really tough one? The other 4 doors were great from Day 1 though.

You can do a lot of mini games with this toy - like have your child count the animals for you, tell you the colors of the houses, etc.

Another hit from Melissa & Doug!!!