While these are cute looking puppets, on closer examination the fabric is thin near many of the seams of the puppets. It's as if the stitching is pulling away and the fabric is bare. An appearance like that should be after years of use not brand new out of the packaging. Also the areas for your fingers in the puppets arms and the head are rather small. I now these are designed for little children's hands but I think even for them they don't allow for a comfortable fit and play. My almost 5 year old granddaughter was not that engaged and the 2 year old didn't know what to do with them. The baby just put them in her mouth as expected. I think they will play with them but the wear on the fabric particularly is surprisingly disappointing. I would not have bought them had I seen these in person.
Response from Melissa and DougBy Spin Master Customer Care, January 29, 2026
Hi LP, Thank you for sharing your experience with your Farm Friends Hand Puppets. We’re sorry to hear it did not live up to your expectations. We value your feedback and will use it towards improving for the future. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Care team at 1 800-622-8339 so that we can learn more and provide additional support. Regards, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Customer Rating
5
mom of two
on April 27, 2015
Posted by: mom
from mass
Verified Purchase:No
My special needs son loves the farm puppets. He pick an animal to play then tells us sound it makes. My daughter loves the pink piggy. The kids share the animals. They love all of the Melissa and Doug toys we have .
Pros: Durable, Easy Assembly, Entertaining, Great Value, Interactive, Realistic
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
These puppets were purchased for our 3 year old grandson. He was pleased when he opened the package and was playing with them before he left our house.
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Customer Rating
5
dad of special needs child
on April 24, 2015
Posted by: daddy
from mass dad
Verified Purchase:No
My three and half loved them. He tells the sounds the animals make.
Pros: Durable, Easy Assembly, Entertaining, Fun, Great Value, Interactive, Realistic
Cons: No One
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Customer Rating
5
We want to collect them all!
on September 28, 2018
Posted by: Caitlin
from Ontario, Canada
Verified Purchase:No
We love these puppets! My son had them when he was s small toddler and would just play with them with an adult to tell stories, teaching animal noises or just as a soft toy to play with and now he's nearly 4 and he puts on puppet shows with them! They definitely grow with your child.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Granddaughter loved these puppets! Very good quality! She and her 10 year old brother were already putting on a show for us on Christmas day. She is 7 years old and these puppets fit her hand just right! She has taken them along in the car while traveling. Another "home run" from Melissa & Doug!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug