Toy purchased so our one year old twin grandsons could chew the toys and take them in and out of the pelican. When I opened the package and set up the pelican, it just collapsed. There is a stiffened piece of material in it for support, but it was bent and even after straightening it the pelican still was not open for easy access to toys.
Response from Melissa and DougBy Melissaanddougpwr, Melissaanddougpwr, June 29, 2022
Hi Lynn, Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Customer Rating
2
I would choose a different toy
on January 15, 2020
Posted by: Steph
from California
Verified Purchase:No
We received this as a gift. Like other reviews stated, it'd be much better if the pelican's body had more structure to it rather than just flopping over. My son would definitely play with it more of I didn't have to hold it up or find something to secure it to when playing outside of his crib. Not sure if only I have this problem, but the pelican's mouth is pretty small. It's difficult to get the toys in without practically force-feeding; the octopus barely fits. The squeaker in the beak can be tough for a child to get to although the crinkle in the wings is superb. The crab rattle is a favorite.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Melissa and DougBy Melissaanddougpwr, Melissaanddougpwr, April 21, 2022
Hi Steph: Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Hungry Pelican Learning Toy. We appreciate your feedback and I will be sure to pass it along. Best, Chelsea
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
It's very cute but it does NOT sit up like the picture shows It must be hung in order for a child to use it. We ended up hanging it in the car for him to play with only drive somewhere. Very disappointed
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Gave it as a second gift to my disabled granddaughter who has a lot of fun with this great toy
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Customer Rating
1
Did not meet expectations.
on December 4, 2016
Posted by: PattyB
from Auburn Hills, Mi
Verified Purchase:No
I always love Melissa and Doug toys but was very disappointed in the Hungry Pelican toy. The Pelican is soft but without substance so it will not "stand up" so a child can put objects in his mouth and retrieve them from below his belly. The concept is great. The toy is not. Toys attached to crib rails aren't used anymore. Please redesign this toy so the Pelican is freestanding.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug