Customer Reviews

Melissa & Doug Underwater 48-Piece Floor Puzzle

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Unlike small table-top puzzles, this one is large enough for a group of little ones to work on together. We often have 2 to 4 kiddos crawling around the floor working on this puzzle. Each piece is sturdy enough that a small tyke can sit on it (on carpet) and not bend it. Also, the colors are just as vivid as they look on my computer screen. Quite lovely. The kiddos get so excited at the sheer size of these puzzles that we have several of them, some several years old and still in good shape. Your results may vary, but we've found them to be very worthwhile investments.

My three year old LOVES this puzzle! He puts it together over and over. I like this puzzle for the sturdy pieces that are so large they are IMPOSSIBLE to lose. When put together the puzzle itself is a beautiful underwater scene. A Melissa and Doug hit!

This was purchased for our two granddaughters (3 and 4) and they loved it. Large pieces made for easy manipulation for little fingers. This is a "keeper".

My son loves this puzzle. These are great because they big pieces which are easy to work with. Plus, the fabulous colors and detail are perfect. We have 8 of these puzzles and buy them for gifts. Everyone loves them.

I was given this as a gift for my son and I was excited when I found out it was a Melissa & Doug product but unfortunately, it was NOT a wood puzzle, unless you count cardboard as wood.

The image is gorgeous and the pieces are huge and easy for kids to handle and hard for them to lose but unfortunately, my two year old figured out how to peel them apart in less than a week. The edges also bend easily making it hard for a young child to put the pieces in place properly.

This is a beautiful puzzle but not a durable one.

My son just turned 3 and is in love with puzzles. This one is currently his favorite. It's fun to put together but still a little challenging for a kiddo his size. The colors are very vibrant, and there are so many species of fish in the puzzle that we can turn it into a learning and search and find game too once the puzzle is together.
That being said, I have two concerns. First, right out of the box some of the pieces were flaking at the edges. I'm concerned that after putting it together repeatedly that the design will start to peel off entirely. Nearly half the pieces have some sort of peeling going on. Second, it smells AWFUL. We love to get down on the floor and put it together, and there are some serious fumes coming off the pieces. I've left it out to air overnight and the pieces still have a very chemical odor to them. I'm not sure if it's from the glue or the painting process or what, but I'm surprised at the odor.

It is a wonderful puzzle. Colorful, durable and both my kids (4 & 6) love putting it together, together! It's not so big as to become a nuisance to walk around, but it's really humongous from the kids' perspective. Great toy!

My kids (six and three years old) enjoy putting this puzzle together. The pieces are huge and sturdy. The fish theme makes it easier to identify, sort and match. Once the puzzle is completed, the picture is breathtaking. Amazon has the best price since the item is eligible for free shipping.

I bought this puzzle for my son when he was 2 years and 10 month old. It was bit difficult for him so I store it somewhere. I will try this again after 2 months when he turns 3 yrs. It was tricky for me too for the first 2 times and I can imagine it will hard for little boy. My recommendation is, don't buy for kids under 3yrs.

My daughter loves this puzzle. We talk about colors, the types of fish, etc. The pieces are nice and thick and the puzzle is just the right level for a 3-4 year old.