Customer Reviews

Melissa & Doug Playful Pets Jigsaw (12 pc)

5 star:		(21)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

My 2-1/2 yr old son enjoys puzzles,so this was a good first "jig sawy" type one to step up to. No photo underneath, but there's one on the back for parents to refer to. I am not sure if he's memorized where everything goes or if he's actually looking at the picture & matching stuff up. All the same, he loves this one as well as the 24 piece versions we're just starting him on. THe puzzles are very durable; a bit tight-fitting in the beginning, but will multiple use, the pieces go together more smoothly. No splitters; no cons so far to this; fits in a puzzle organzier.

We put this on our daughter's list along with some other ones of the same type for far-away relatives to consider for christmas. She has 4 of them & does them almost daily. She is almost 3, but fiercely independent & loves the accomplishment. I am glad they don't have the picture on the tray on the bottom as it would make it too easy for her to master them. We have had them for over 4 months now & haven't had any chipping or splinters. Yes, there are sometimes where she is grumpy & gets whiny about how she can't do it, but that's when we just take a cue to sit with her as she usually just wants some company. Depending on the day, her mood, it is a good toy for her to busy herself with alone or something one of us can sit & do with her. We're adding some new ones to the list for her birthday.

My daughter got this puzzle when she just turned a year old and she has used and abused it... but you would never know it. Melissa & Doug products really hold up and stand the test of toddlers. Yes they are more expensive than some others, but who cares? THEY LAST. I will be able to keep their products around for my next several children. My daughter has since mastered this puzzle so we are moving up to the 24 and 48 piece Melissa & Doug puzzles, but I know they will hold up as well.

After reading the other review I baught this puzzle for my son. I have had this puzzle for about a week now, and prob. going to have to toss it. As if with the tightness mentioned in the other review isnt already frustrationg enough, The puzzle pieces are made with layerd wood and taking the puzzle apart made the peices crack&chip and now have little wood peices all over the floor, and some pictures started to peel off. With all this going on I dont think it is save now with the sharp corners and most likely splinters coming soon and if your child is still randomly putting stuff in his mouth still, then he might choke or cut himself. Short to say dont buy, waste of money and time.

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A hint for anyone who buys these wooden puzzles. For reasons I do NOT understand, the puzzle does not have a picture in the wooden tray. I would think that since this is a beginner puzzle it should have a picture. A removable laminated one would be perfect giving the puzzle a longer life so that the picture could be removed upping the level of difficulty, but it does not. So I fixed that. I put the puzzle together and scanned it. Then I printed it out and taped it carefully in the wooden tray. Now my 3 yr old twins can match the pieces to the background. Later as they get better at "snap" puzzles as we call them, I'll remove the picture. Just a tip!

I purchased several of these Melissa and Doug jigsaw puzzles for my 2 year old and haven't been overly impressed. I've always thought that they were a good quality manufacturer, but these puzzles do not live up to their name. Within days of receiving them the puzzle board itself has started to separate. The actual puzzle pieces don't fit together perfectly in some cases and it makes for a frustrated child.

This is a marvelous puzzle for a toddler. I was amazed at the sturdiness of the puzzle pieces when it arrived. The pieces can withstand a lot of handling. The size of each piece makes it very easy for a toddler to find. The colors and artistry is eye-catching. This is a quality item and I would definitely recommend it.

This puzzle made the little angel in my life squeal with delight! She was so excited! I was pleased with the quality and attractiveness of the puzzle. It is so cute!

This is a great wooden puzzle for a small child. My daughter is three and can complete by herself. Good sturdy pieces and a cute design.

Here is the timeline of this product:
After first two plays, little wood pieces started chipping off;
In about two weeks, the pictures started peeling off;
In about one month, layered wood started falling apart.

Will I still buy puzzle from this company? Maybe, no one else selling small puzzle set for toddlers. What choice do I have? But I do pray to God that somebody will be making a better product soon and drive Melissa & Doug out of business.