Engage little ones with this Melissa & Doug Pounding Bench that’s beautifully constructed from high-quality . solid wood and child-safe materials. The classic little pounding bench features eight brightly colored pegs that play “peekaboo” as they go up and down. The pegs are non-removable and take turns showing their smiles while your toddler has fun using the sturdy . durable mallet. The toy is entertaining for kids while they get to practice naming the different colors of the pegs. It also helps promote eye-hand coordination . cause and effect . and fine motor skills. The wooden pounding bench makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers ages two and older for hands-on . screen-free play. For more than 30 years . Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” Today . Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.