How sturdy is this cardboard? Is it as flimsy as a cereal box? More like a shipping box?

I purchased them for my grandson who is eleven months old. I wish I had not. They are a cheap replacement for a good toy. Today I will be purchasing different ones. Dont do it, they are not a sturdy toy meant to go the distance, they split open quickly, If the toddler tastes them they peal right off, they are a one day quick toy for a party maybe? This is not a toy that will go any distance. :( Waste of money.

How do I buy the lowercase letters set, pictured in the last photo of the Amazon pictures at the top of this listing?

Hi, The Alphabet Nesting & Stacking Blocks have upper case letters on one side and lower case letters on another. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug

What makes noise in tiniest box?

These are cardboard stacking boxes. There is no noise-maker in the smallest box. It is just a 5-sided box.

can I close the bottom but fold top inward to use as holders for small vases/plants for baby shower?

They would be perfect as little holders. They are all closed on the bottom, open on the top. In other words, all sides of the cube but one is closed.

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Melissa and Doug Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks (UC) | 10 Cardboard Blocks, Nesting and Stacking Play, Develop Alphabet and Building Skills, Toddler Learning Toys for Kids, Ages 2+

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📏Varied sizes for stacking & sorting

🔠10 nesting blocks with letters

♻️High-quality eco-friendly cardboard

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🔤 Stack Smarts, Spell Fun — The Alphabet Adventure Starts Here!

BOOST COGNITIVE GROWTH - Designed to enhance matching, stacking, and sorting skills for toddlers aged 2-4.
SCREEN FREE ENGAGEMENT - Encourages hands-on learning and creativity, perfect for mindful parenting and early development.
TRUSTED CHILDHOOD CLASSIC - From Melissa & Doug, the gold standard in imaginative, educational toys for over 30 years.
DURABLE ECO CONSCIOUS DESIGN - Crafted from premium cardboard with realistic, colorful details built to last through playtime.
MASTER EARLY LITERACY WITH STYLE - 10 vibrant nesting blocks featuring letters and familiar images to spark word recognition.

Melissa & Doug Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks is a set of 10 multi-sized, colorful cardboard blocks designed for toddlers aged 2 to 4. This educational toy promotes early literacy, cognitive skills, and fine motor development through stacking, sorting, and letter recognition. Made with high-quality materials, it offers a durable, screen-free play experience trusted by parents and educators alike.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	15 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm; 453.59 g
Manufacturer recommended age	24 months and up
Item model number	MND2782
Educational Objective(s)	Cognitive Skills Letters & Numbers
Language:	English
Number of Puzzle Pieces	1
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries Included?	No
Material Type(s)	Cardboard
Remote Control Included?	No
Color	Multi-colored
Release date	1 February 2011
Language	English
ASIN	B000GIL2DU

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