--- product_id: 3606388 title: "Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy with Heavy Gauge Steel Construction" brand: "melissa & doug" price: "VT16442" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3606388-melissa-and-doug-grocery-basket-pretend-play-toy-with-heavy store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 8 colorful play food packages Pop-off plastic lids for cans Heavy gauge steel basket Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy with Heavy Gauge Steel Construction **Brand:** melissa & doug **Price:** VT16442 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ›οΈ Elevate playtime with the ultimate grocery basket experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy with Heavy Gauge Steel Construction by melissa & doug - **How much does it cost?** VT16442 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3606388-melissa-and-doug-grocery-basket-pretend-play-toy-with-heavy) ## Best For - melissa & doug enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted melissa & doug brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact & Portable:** Fold-flat handles make storage and on-the-go play effortless and stylish. - β€’ **Durable Steel Frame:** Heavy gauge wire basket built to last through endless play sessions. - β€’ **Interactive Play Food:** Includes 8 vibrant, sturdy food packages to spark creativity and role-play. - β€’ **Realistic Pop-Off Lids:** Plastic lids on cans enhance fine motor skills and imaginative scenarios. - β€’ **Perfect Size for Little Hands:** Designed for ages 3-6, ideal for developing coordination and social play. ## Overview Melissa & Doug’s Grocery Basket is a sturdy, heavy gauge steel pretend shopping basket, complete with 8 colorful play food items featuring removable plastic lids. Sized perfectly for children aged 3 to 6, it encourages imaginative grocery store and kitchen role-play while offering durable, easy-to-carry design with fold-flat handles for convenient storage. ## Description Product Description If make-believe fun is on your shopping list, check out this all-in-one kitchen and grocery play set! This realistic wire grocery basket toy is just the right size for pretend play. It comes stocked with play food boxes and play food cans with pop-off lids--in all, eight sturdy, colorfully labeled packages to stock, load and "cook." The wire basket is carefully designed to be comfortable to carry, easy to store and wonderfully durable. The sturdy handles fold flat for easy folding or stacking, then lift up to carry around the "shop." From the Manufacturer If make-believe fun is on your shopping list, check out this all-in-one kitchen and grocery play set. This realistic wire grocery basket is just the right size for pretend play. It comes stocked with play food boxes and play food cans with pop-off lidsβ€”in all, eight sturdy, colorfully labeled packages to stock, load and β€œcook.” The wire basket is carefully designed to be comfortable to carry, easy to store and wonderfully durable. The sturdy handles fold flat for easy folding or stacking, then lift up to carry around the β€œshop.” Review: High quality shopping basket - size is fine for a 2yo. - I purchased this for my daughter when she was 18mo old but we put it away until recently (just turned 2) because she was having a hard time holding it when she was younger. The basket itself is of nice quality and feels pretty solid. The food items were cute- they are made of of thick cardboard. She didn't really care for the boxed items but she did love the cans (she preferred empty snack boxes that she recognized). The cans come with plastic lids that were easy for her to get on and off. I'd also mention that the boxed food were disproportionately large for her cupboards in her Step2 walk-in pretend kitchen, the cans fit fine. Overall a cute shopping basket and is consistent with the quality of the Melissa and Doug brand. Review: This is an amazing product! - I cannot express how much I absolutely LOVE this grocery basket set! No, the food products are not made of wood. However, they are made of a strong durable cardboard that has lasted through heavy excessive use of my three and six year old. The cans have a plastic top that is removable to enhance imaginative play. The basket itself is made of metal and is a good strong quality basket. Realistically your child could bring it to the actual grocery store to use if you are making a quick trip there for a few small items. Overall, my kids absolutely love playing with this in their play kitchen. It has really upped their imaginative play as they can pretend to grocery shop then take the items home to cook. I highly recommend it! ## Features - Sturdy wire shopping basket stocked with play food - Play food cans feature plastic pop-off lids to enhance creative play - The perfect accessory for play kitchens and a space-saving option for grocery-store play! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007TMWRRG | | Best Sellers Rank | #145,288 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #584 in Toy Foods | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,767) | | Department | unisex-child | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1.6 pounds | | Item model number | 5171 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug | | Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 6 years | | Product Dimensions | 11 x 10 x 5 inches | | Release date | January 1, 2013 | ## Images ![Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy with Heavy Gauge Steel Construction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71htjQ5Z4xL.jpg) ![Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy with Heavy Gauge Steel Construction - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814TtZN5UOL.jpg) ![Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy with Heavy Gauge Steel Construction - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AHNK4+ZYL.jpg) ![Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy with Heavy Gauge Steel Construction - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LF79ij9PL.jpg) ![Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy with Heavy Gauge Steel Construction - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bYX9l7+lL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What food boxes are included with the set? One picture shows crackers and popcorn, the other pictures and description don't mention these items.** A: The one I received included what is in the description, brownies, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc. The basket did not include popcorn or crackers. I did order the item months ago, so I'm not sure if they have changed what is included. Hope this helps. **Q: Are all of the items plastic?** A: Hi Becky! this set comes with a durable wire shopping basket stocked with play food. the 8 play-food packages (tuna, fruit cocktail, chicken noodle soup, beans, spaghetti, brownie mix, fruit snacks, granola bars) are made of sturdy cardboard. The play food cans feature plastic pop-off lids to enhance creative play. Enjoy! **Q: What are the dimensions of the basket** A: Approximately 9" W x 11" L x 4 1/2" H (handles up adds another 4 1/2" to the height) **Q: Can you tell me what type of metal this basket is made of?** A: I am sure, but it is sturdy. My rough neck grandson hasn't dented it yet! Seriously this is such a nice durable toy. We have had it for a few years. The kids love it. Hours of fun playing store and house. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality shopping basket - size is fine for a 2yo. *by L***. on February 14, 2016* I purchased this for my daughter when she was 18mo old but we put it away until recently (just turned 2) because she was having a hard time holding it when she was younger. The basket itself is of nice quality and feels pretty solid. The food items were cute- they are made of of thick cardboard. She didn't really care for the boxed items but she did love the cans (she preferred empty snack boxes that she recognized). The cans come with plastic lids that were easy for her to get on and off. I'd also mention that the boxed food were disproportionately large for her cupboards in her Step2 walk-in pretend kitchen, the cans fit fine. Overall a cute shopping basket and is consistent with the quality of the Melissa and Doug brand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is an amazing product! *by I***J on December 5, 2013* I cannot express how much I absolutely LOVE this grocery basket set! No, the food products are not made of wood. However, they are made of a strong durable cardboard that has lasted through heavy excessive use of my three and six year old. The cans have a plastic top that is removable to enhance imaginative play. The basket itself is made of metal and is a good strong quality basket. Realistically your child could bring it to the actual grocery store to use if you are making a quick trip there for a few small items. Overall, my kids absolutely love playing with this in their play kitchen. It has really upped their imaginative play as they can pretend to grocery shop then take the items home to cook. I highly recommend it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality. *by C***P on January 10, 2025* Goes great with the kids grocery store. ## Frequently Bought Together - Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy With Heavy Gauge Steel Construction - Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store Play Food and Role Play Companion Set - Melissa & Doug Let's Play House! 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