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      • Looping beads up, down and all around never gets olds. (Admit it, you want to play too.) The quality craftsmanship, like the smooth-sanded pieces and brightly colored shapes, will stand up to endless zigzagging around the wire pathways. Plus, this classic toy helps build early shape, color and size recognition while developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

         
        Why You’ll Love It: You can stick it on the highchair or plop it on the play table super strong suction cups hold the maze base safely in place.
         
        Age: 1 year and up
         
        Features
        • Base suction cups
        • Maze beads of multiple shapes and colors
      • Product Dimensions (inches): 7.8 (L) x 7 (W) x 3.8 (H)

         

        Shipping Weight: 1.4 lbs.

         

        SKU #: MD-081

         

        Manufacturer #: 3042

         

        UPC:  000772030427

      Product Notes

      Popularity: #18 in Baby & Infant Toys

      Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze

      23 reviews
      $14.99
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      Melissa & DougFirst Bead Maze
       
      3.6

      (based on 8 reviews)

      63%

      of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

      Pros

      • Durable (7)
      • Colorful (4)
      • Easy to clean (3)
      • Fun (3)

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Motor skills development (3)
          • Reviewer Profile:
          • First time parent (7), Stay at home parent (3)
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No (5)

        Reviewed by 8 customers

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        4.0

        Great toy for the little one

        By Kitten's Mom

        from Concord, NC

        About Me Parent of Two or More Children

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Clean
        • Portable

        Cons

        • Doesn~~~apos~~~t Stick Down

        Best Uses

        • Toddlers

        Comments about First Bead Maze:

        My daughter is 15 months and immediately loved this toy. My only complaint is that the suction cups hardly stick to anything. She has trouble with the beads on the red wire, so I think it's just something she needs to learn, but she can wander around her playroom and sit down anywhere to play with this. Great item at a great price.

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        5.0

        Endless entertainment

        By Allison O

        from Glen Ridge, NJ

        About Me First Time Parent

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Colorful
        • Durable
        • Easy To Assemble
        • Fun
        • Sturdy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Young Children

          Comments about First Bead Maze:

          This thing keeps my 6 month old entertained for an eternity -- which at this point is about 5 minutes. He loves it, and I'm sure will continue to love it.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          2.0

          Paint

          By First Time Mom

          from La Grange, IL

          About Me First Time Parent

          Pros

          • Colorful

          Cons

          • Pricey / Poor Value

          Best Uses

          • Motor Skills Development

          Comments about First Bead Maze:

          The paint chipped off of the beads as soon as I brought it home. I still use it but I don't let my son put his mouth on it! That has to be dangerous. I will probably throw it away soon.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          3.0

          The suction cups do not work.

          By Palo Alto Mom

          from Palo Alto, CA

          About Me First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • 6 month old loves it
          • Colorful
          • Creative
          • Easy To Assemble
          • Fun

          Cons

          • Suction cups do not stick

          Best Uses

          • Motor Skills Development

          Comments about First Bead Maze:

          My son fell in love with this toy from the very beginning, and I was really excited about it. Until I noticed that it doesn't stick to anything, at all. The suction cups are worthless. I was hoping to use it on my 6 month old son's high chair tray table, but it just doesn't sustain the vacuum. I tried moistening it, pushing it, squeezing it. Totally frustrated. But, I'm giving it 3 stars, since the toy itself is really great, my son just adores it. I just hold onto it, with both hands.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          1.0

          Paint Chips -

          By Happy Mama

          from Ojai, CA

          About Me First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent, Working Parent

          Pros

          • Colorful
          • Creative

          Cons

          • Not good for high chair
          • Paint chips in food
          • Paint chips terribly

          Best Uses

            Comments about First Bead Maze:

            I was hoping to use this on the high chair tray while feeding - something fun for my son to do and keep entertained. However the paint chips terribly therefore getting in food, on hands ie in mouth so I have thrown it out. Unfortunate

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            4.0

            Perfect size for highchairs!

            By Nick's Mommy

            from Naperville, IL

            About Me First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Fun
            • Sturdy

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Motor Skills Development
              • Young Children

              Comments about First Bead Maze:

              This bead maze is the perfect size for my 17 month old. It's easy to store and the suction cups stick to his high chair and the table very well. Once he's done with his meal we let him play a little as we finish our meal!

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              5.0

              Endless fascination for infant/toddler

              By M

              from Washington DC and Los Angeles

              About Me Child Care Professional, First Time Parent

              See all my reviews

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Clean
              • Great Features
              • Lots of Fun

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Infants

                Comments about First Bead Maze:

                Endless enjoyment while mom prepares food. Great for tactile skills and for learning shapes and colors. Love this!

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                5.0

                My little girl LOVES this!

                By M

                from Washington DC and Los Angeles

                About Me Child Care Professional, First Time Parent

                See all my reviews

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Clean
                • Entertaining
                • Great Features
                • Lots of Fun
                • Portable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Infants

                  Comments about First Bead Maze:

                  My 9 month old LOVES this! I put it in front of her while I prepare all of her meals and she is completely absorbed by pushing the beads around, back and forth, up and over..., with her little fingers.

                  The only downside is that we have to keep pushing it down to keep it sticking to the wooden table. It sticks well to plastic items. Otherwise, down it goes.....
                  Love this!

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