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product_id: 261182
title: "Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Preschool Learning Toy with Mallet"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "$133"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/261182-melissa-and-doug-deluxe-pounding-bench-wooden-preschool-learning-toy
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# 8 vibrant peekaboo pegs Child-safe wooden mallet Durable solid wood build Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Preschool Learning Toy with Mallet

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** $133
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔨 Tap into timeless fun and skill-building with every pound!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Preschool Learning Toy with Mallet by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** $133 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/261182-melissa-and-doug-deluxe-pounding-bench-wooden-preschool-learning-toy)

## Best For

- melissa & doug enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted melissa & doug brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Peekaboo Play Magic:** Eight brightly colored pegs reveal playful smiles, engaging toddlers in cause-and-effect fun.
- • **Motor Skills Mastery:** Enhances fine motor coordination and hand-eye precision through pounding action.
- • **Screen-Free Engagement:** Encourages hands-on learning and imaginative play, perfect for mindful parenting.
- • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Solid wood construction ensures lasting durability and premium tactile experience.
- • **Trusted Early Learning:** Melissa & Doug’s gold-standard design partners with pediatric experts to boost brain development.

## Overview

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench is a premium wooden preschool toy featuring eight colorful pegs that move in a clever peekaboo pattern when hammered with the included child-safe mallet. Designed for ages 2 to 4, it promotes fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cause-and-effect understanding through engaging, screen-free play. Crafted from durable solid wood, this classic toy is a trusted choice for early childhood development and imaginative learning.

## Description

Product Description Deluxe Pounding Bench Brand Story By Melissa & Doug P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Engage little ones with this Melissa & Doug Pounding Bench that's beautifully constructed from high-quality, solid wood and child-safe materials. The classic little pounding bench features eight brightly colored pegs that play "peekaboo" as they go up and down. The pegs are non-removable and take turns showing their smiles while your toddler has fun using the sturdy, durable mallet. The toy is entertaining for kids while they get to practice naming the different colors of the pegs. It also helps promote eye-hand coordination, cause and effect, and fine motor skills. The wooden pounding bench makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers ages two and older for hands-on, screen-free play. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called "the gold standard in early childhood play." Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play. See more

Review: classic toy that builds fine motor skills - This pounding bench is a great hands-on toy for toddlers and young children. The wooden construction feels solid and durable, and it holds up well to repeated play. The bright colors and simple design make it appealing without being overstimulating. Using the mallet to pound the pegs helps develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and cause-and-effect understanding. My child enjoys flipping the bench over and starting again, which keeps them engaged for longer periods of time. The pieces are well sized for little hands, and the overall quality is what I expect from Melissa & Doug. Overall, this is a classic learning toy that is both fun and educational.
Review: Love Simple Toys - I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

## Features

- Classic pounding toy with a "peekaboo" design twist
- Durable wood construction
- Wooden hammer included
- 10" x 5.25" x 5"
- Makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 4, for hands-on, screen-free play
- Ages 2+

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004NCEL4M |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,950 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #2 in Hammering & Pounding Toys |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (18,398) |
| Department | unisex-child |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
| Item model number | 4490 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 24 months - 4 years |
| Product Dimensions | 10.25 x 5.3 x 5.3 inches |
| Release date | February 15, 2021 |

## Images

![Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Preschool Learning Toy with Mallet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QCyxh3SEL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Want one of these for the office. Are the peg heads large enough to fit little photos of my co-workers?**
A: That's hilarious! Peg heads are just barely an inch or so. I think they would need to be very small photos.

**Q: what is the age recommendation?**
A: I allow ages 2 and up; however, to prevent the really young ones from smacking each other over the head with the mallet, I drilled a hole in the handle of the mallet and in the corner of the table and attached a string just long enough to reach the pegs. That is something the designer should have thought of.

**Q: is this toy made in the United States?**
A: It's made in China

**Q: Why is this toy listed in the 12-18 month category, but there is a huge warning saying it's not meant for kids under 3 years??**
A: I have no idea- I bought this toy for my 12 month-old and she loves it!! At 15 months she is still interested in it but I think she may get bored with it by the time she's 2.  Maybe the warning is because of the little hammer?

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ classic toy that builds fine motor skills
*by D***I on January 28, 2026*

This pounding bench is a great hands-on toy for toddlers and young children. The wooden construction feels solid and durable, and it holds up well to repeated play. The bright colors and simple design make it appealing without being overstimulating. Using the mallet to pound the pegs helps develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and cause-and-effect understanding. My child enjoys flipping the bench over and starting again, which keeps them engaged for longer periods of time. The pieces are well sized for little hands, and the overall quality is what I expect from Melissa & Doug. Overall, this is a classic learning toy that is both fun and educational.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love Simple Toys
*by C***B on February 25, 2021*

I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun toy for toddlers
*by A***A on December 1, 2025*

Classic toddler toy. The little pegs have smiles on them, which is a fun touch. We've played with this a lot, knocked it over a time or two and it looks and works as good as new. All the pegs move freely (and you can press down without the hammer and they'll go down).

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*