Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze
Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze
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Safety Score
91/100Development Score
79/100Materials
Material descriptions are as reported by the manufacturer or retailer. SafeNest has not independently verified them.
Choking Hazard Research
Beads are permanently fixed on coated wires; solid wood base with no small parts described in the published product information. Sized and labeled for ages 12 months and up.
Wording reflects publicly available product information. SafeNest has not physically measured or tested this product. Follow the current packaging, warnings and supervision guidance.
Certifications
Manufacturer-reported. Not independently verified by SafeNest.
What we liked, and what we didn't
SafeNest's editorial opinion, based on publicly available product information. These are preferences and observations, not verified safety findings.
Pros
- Captive beads are toddler-safe
- Great first fine-motor toy
- Compact for high chair or table
- Non-toxic finishes
Cons
- Very simple play
- Outgrown by preschool age
SafeNest editorial safety assessment: 91/100 — Medium evidence confidence.
The important claims are mostly manufacturer-reported and have not been independently verified.
SafeNest scores are editorial research tools based on publicly available information. Evidence confidence describes how well that information is supported. Neither is a certification, guarantee, endorsement or substitute for manufacturer instructions and official recall notices. Read the full methodology.
Evidence for each safety factor
- Material safety(30% of score)Manufacturer-reported
What the toy is made of, based on published materials information and warnings.
Not supported by documentation SafeNest could access, so this factor lowers the evidence confidence above.
- Choking risk(30% of score)Manufacturer-reported
Assessed from published dimensions, construction details, small-part warnings, and the manufacturer's age guidance. SafeNest does not perform physical small-parts testing.
Not supported by documentation SafeNest could access, so this factor lowers the evidence confidence above.
- Recall history(20% of score)Official government source
Based on checks against publicly available CPSC recall information, as of the recorded check date.
Is the Melissa & Doug First Bead Maze right for your child?
- Best for
- Captive beads are toddler-safe
- Not ideal for
- Very simple play
- Manufacturer age guidance
- 1–3 years. Age suitability is the manufacturer's labelling, not a SafeNest determination.
- Main limitation
- Outgrown by preschool age
- Evidence confidence
- Medium alongside an editorial assessment of 91/100. A high editorial score with Low or Medium evidence confidence should be interpreted cautiously.
- Merchant options
- Amazon is the only merchant SafeNest links for this product. Check the merchant for current price and availability.
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