Melissa & Doug Wooden Toy Chest - Light Wood Furniture for Playroom, Blonde

We love this toy chest. It is the perfect size. Quite large and fits a ton of toys, but not to big to take up a lot of room in our apartment. It looks very nice and functions quite well. The hinges used are quality and they allow for very easy operation. The lid stays open in any position and never comes crashing down because the hinges hold it in place. This is a important feature because the first thing my 9 month old baby did was walk up to it, open and close the lid multiple times while taking several breaks to stick his head in the toy chest and see what is in there. This toy chest is very safe so I have no worry of it hurting my curious little baby. It is also the perfect height so our 9 month old can stand up and hold onto it, operate the lid himself, and reach a few toys that are closer to the top. The wood is a good compromise between durable hardwood and lower cost particle board. I am sure it could support children who want to sit on it and maybe a light weight adult, but it is really not designed to be used as a bench. Before this toy chest came toys were everywhere. Pilling up in corners and hard to clean up at the end of the day. We needed a toy chest so onto amazon I went. I have a few other of Melissa and Doug's products and they are all made very well and our baby has loved them. I was happy to see that they make a toy chest so I have something to contain all the toys they sold me. I think this toy chest is a good price point and uses durable enough materials to last a long time. It is also nice that it comes in different colors so that you can match your decor. Building this toy chest was very easy, anyone could do it. It only used one tool and took about 20 minutes or less. After I built it I noticed that the lid did not align well and it would crash into the side of the toy chest when I closed it. So I loosened the screws, realigned the lid and then fastened the screws. Problem was solved. It also mentions in the instructions to wait until it is full assembled before you fully fasten all the screws. I found that it was important to have the chest on level ground when fastening all the screws and not have two legs on and two legs off the carpet like I did at first. I would recommend this to anyone who has a baby or child with a lot of toys. It is really nice to have a place to put all the toys at the end of the day and also control how many toys are out in the play area at one time. I look forward to using the toy chest as a teaching tool to help my son learn how to tidy up after himself. This is an investment that will last a long time in any child's bedroom or play area and it is certainly worth the money. ---***If you found my review helpful please click the helpful button below :) Thank you***---

This is a beautiful chest. Large and spacious, but still acceptable for a smaller home. The quality is exceptional, and the bonus of the lid staying open is crucial for little ones! I can tell this will be something we hang onto for generations to come. 10/10.

This is a great quality toy box. Melissa & Doug is the best!! Size and the light color are perfect for my grandson's room. Love that the hinge on the lid stays where you put it. Safe for little hands. He loves to search for which toy he would like to play with. Uses it to pull himself up and look :) Perfect 1st birthday gift!

This is a great chest for my 3 year old's toys. It holds alot of toys. It is well made and good quality. Easy to put together if you follow the instructions. Eg. Not tightening all the bolts at first and angling the lid when putting the safety arms on. It took me 1 hour and 15 minutes to put together by myself while 6 months pregnant.

Solid wood and non toxic ! Great quality and perfect to double as a reading chair not just a storage bin