Melissa & Doug Candy Jar Fill & Spill

Why is it that once a toddler has filled a container, he wants to dump it? I remember the Halloween when my son was 2, he went out trick-or-treating for the first time with his pumpkin container. When he got home, his favorite activity was to dump all of the candy he’d collected onto the floor, then put it back into the pumpkin, then dump it again. He didn’t even care about eating any candy, he was just having a ball dumping and re-filling the container.

That’s the beauty behind this Candy Jar Fill & Spill by Melissa & Doug. The candy jar is made of safe phalate-free plastic, and the “candy” consists of four soft, multi-textured toys that rattle, squeak, and jingle. Besides being fun for your child, this activity hones hand-eye coordination and helps to develop motor skills.

Recommended for ages 6 months to 3 years, this unique toy sells for $19.99 at HunkyDoryOnline.com. It would make a great holiday gift for your little one to find (and dump) under the tree.