How do these compare to Melissa &amp; Doug's play food?
1625751
I would say they are similar in quality, though the Melissa and Doug foods are larger (especially things like the banana). I like this set because it has a few more unusual foods, and I like that it has certain foods in multiple colors (like the peppers and grapes). But we enjoy the Melissa and Doug set as well.
1892986
I bought them for play for my granddaughter, so I really didn't check for eating. I would go to the Green Toys web site for any questions about this product.
375448
In my opinion they are much better quality than Corelle. Myself and my two children use them daily. A grown man and two children ages 9-11, we are not always so gentle and have not experienced any chips, cracks or breaks.
893800
I would say yes for these reasons; good quality. the pieces have a nice texture; no rough spots or edges. my 2 year old is who i bought it for, but my 8 year old has been busted playing with this toy. my child loves to stack the pieces, count the pieces, names the colors, and even occasionally puts them in the sorter. and hey, free shipping AND it's made in the USA from recycled materials. Green Toys <3
148749
These are life size, so it depends on the size of your play pots. They do not fit in my play pots but my son loves them especially the carrot because he sees me with the real thing and grabs his play carrot. Also good to teach colors. The fruits are real size and color too and he loves them and tries to eat his strawberries and babanas! Both fruits and veggies are amazing in their realism and durable; I highly recommend.
738586
The small "stainless steel" pots and pans look adorable with this kitchen. We got ours at Ikea (by far the cheapest and great quality) but any of those would do! We bought the Learning Resources Healthy Meals food sets- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner- and those have held up great and are very realistic. My two-year olds favorite accessory however has been the Melissa and Doug cookie set- fits perfectly in the oven, and she LOVES making them for me! Also, as far as dishes, etc- I'm a big fan of the Green Toys dishes set and their tea set- both are made with safe materials that are actually food-grade, so if your daughter is anything like mine, she could even eat real food off of them :) Good luck! It's a great kitchen!
967099
My 3year old loves them and they're not too hard for her. They're gummy candy style- so a little tougher than a gummy bear. If you warm them up they get softer.
1322239
I'd probably wait another month or so. They do "melt" in their mouths, but until he's really good at eating chunkier purees and starts some solids I'd hold off on these. Their fine motor skills aren't developed enough yet to have the coordination to pick it up and put it in their mouth. I've always started with organic baby mum mums (rice rusk). It's large enough for them to hold and it melts faster than the puffs do.
1625748
No idea about M&D; play food but this set is pretty good. My 1.5yr old boy likes playing with the food and baskets.
2187580
I think they are pretty much the same. I have girls and boys, so I went with Magformers because we like the sets that have wheels and I couldn't find that with magna tiles, though maybe they make them now, I'm not sure. The sets are small, but if you get a few and add them together, they are like magic. My parents just gave a big set to them for Christmas because no matter how many we get, they keep building bigger creations and want more. My kids (ages 3 - 10) love them and when friends come, they usually run right for the Magformers.
900142
This specific product, not sure. But usually M&D go for the highest safety standards. They are a pretty progressive co. I pretty much love all M&D for their commitment to this. Please note that all plastics are made of well, plastic, and therefore contain plastics. You can find their specific safety codes and certs on the Melissa and Doug website. My lo isn't a mouther and has few plastic toys and M&D is small home brand with great integrity so I'm not worried.
1761976
These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food... » Read More These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. « Show Less
859594
I bought these for my husband. He said, "The Roulettes are much firmer than fresh gummy bears, but not as hard as hard candy." I hope this helps you.
738585
Any of the Doug & Melissa stuff. I got some cheap fruit & veggies that Velcro together and they're a hit too.
740181
If you look closely at the photos, this set has more shapes than the Melissa & Doug blocks. It would be helpful to know what features you want to compare. They are both sets of wooden blocks, painted with non-toxic paints. How different can they be?
604041
This is much nicer, I think. Higher quality. But I am a big fan of Melissa & Doug too. However, I am really doing my part to not buy anything made in China or Mexico.
171564
I bought a box of the pine planks over a year ago and all my grandkids have had a blast with them. They also play with the maple variety at a science museum so I have compared them. The pine is softer, of course, but you can do all the building you want with them.