Melissa & Doug First Shapes Jumbo Knob Puzzle, Wooden Peg Puzzle for Toddlers, Educational Toy for Shape Recognition and Fine Motor Skills, Ages 1+

We love Melissa and Doug! This is a very simple puzzle but perfect for toddlers! Its quality wood. My toddler did have a couple of the pieces in her mouth and some of the picture on the "sun" and "window" came off. :/ but just watch them lol. Good value for what it is. So many learning points, shapes, colors, structure of a house, etc.

Best puzzle! Fun for kids, educational, and easy for them to use. Love Melissa and Doug puzzles!

This jumbo knob puzzle is ideal for young learners who thrive on hands-on interaction. The large wooden knobs are easy to grip, making it perfect for developing fine motor skills and spatial awareness in toddlers and preschoolers.We recommend this for Visual-Spatial learners who benefit from shape recognition, puzzle matching, and hands-on problem-solving. It also supports early logic and hand-eye coordination—great for setting a strong foundation before formal academics begin.Durable, simple, and developmentally aligned—this is a must-have for early homeschoolers.— #1 Maryland Homeschool Oversight Program#TheArchitect #TheEngineer #TheSupercomputer #VisualSpatialLearner #FluidReasoning #WorkingMemory #LearningStyleToys #HomeschoolFavorites #EarlyLearningTools

Perfect puzzle for my 1 year old granddaughter!

I'm an early childhood teacher and nanny. In many different settings I've found that Melissa and Doug's large peg puzzles are awesome for kiddos about 9 months to 2 years old. I've already bought this one to give my 7 month old for his first birthday. They are easy to grasp and sturdy. It encourages toddlers to practice hand eye coordination and reasoning skills.

My toddler loves this puzzle. It was one of the first ones we gave her, and I would recommend it because it is easier than other puzzles such as animal and alphabet ones, since the shapes are simpler. The fun colors are attention-grabbing and keep her engaged. It is affordable too, which is even better! I would definitely say it is good value for the money.

Love this puzzle with chunky knob handles. Only drawback is that the printed design doesn’t hold up to being gummed or chewed on by a teething little one! With supervision it is fine!! I’m sure grandson and I will enjoy for a long time!

The thick wooden puzzle came shrink wrapped and in perfect condition. My 1 year old grandson loves it! It is such a great learning puzzle because it teaches through a picture of the shapes.I almost didn't buy it because of the negative reviews on Amazon and decided to call Melissa and Doug company to find out if their superior quality had changed over time. The company informed me that the pictures on the puzzle piece are not painted; it's a picture with a high quality laminate on top. I decided to take a chance, and I am so happy I did. It is good to know from other reviewers that the puzzle pieces do not hold up to a long time in the mouth. (In my opinion, puzzle pieces shouldn't be used as a chew type of toy anyway.) My grandson prefers to put the knob in his mouth and it is reassuring to know that the knob is screwed not glued, so I don't have to worry about the knob coming off. My grandson did put the actual piece in his mouth for a few seconds and it did not fall apart. Since the puzzle piece is not a solid wood piece, I imagine if left in the mouth for a long time it could warp. At this age, I'm planning to use the puzzle with supervision anyway, so there won't be a chance for my grandson to use it as a chewing type toy. I highly recommend this puzzle. I also bought a Melissa and Doug transportation puzzle that I am going to save for when he is a little older.