Melissa & Doug Wooden Beauty Kiosk Pretend Vending Machine — 24-Piece Compact Salon Play

Melissa & Doug's Beauty Kiosk is a wooden pretend-play vending machine that lets children stock, sort, and 'purchase' play beauty items for screen-free imaginative salon and daily-care role play.

Designed for mess-free, hands-on play, this compact wooden kiosk includes 24 pieces that mimic makeup and skincare tools without containing real cosmetics. Children open the back to load nine double-sided items, use color-matching coins or a bank card to make selections, and press the letter-and-number buttons so a chosen item drops into the collection drawer. No batteries or assembly are required, and all parts store inside the machine for fast cleanup.

How does the vending action work and what learning skills does it teach?

The kiosk uses a simple mechanical selection system: insert a play coin or swipe the bank card, choose the letter/number combination for the stocked item, and watch it dispense into the drawer. This gives children a clear cause-and-effect experience while encouraging early academic and motor skills.

• Hands-on cause-and-effect through a physical selection and dispensing process
• Practice with letters, numbers, and matching by using labeled buttons
• Fine motor development from inserting coins, pressing buttons, and restocking items
• Counting and sorting during stocking and play transactions

What pieces come in the set and are any real cosmetics included?

The 24-piece set includes wooden pretend lipsticks, nail-polish-style bottles, eyeshadow with applicators, a bungeed compact with mirror, a lotion tube with flip cap, double-sided pouches with pretend cucumber rounds, three play coins, a bank card, a customizable sign, and a reusable activity card. No piece contains real cosmetics and no color transfers to skin or fabric.

• Nine double-sided beauty items that flip to show two products in one
• Accessories: 3 play coins, one bank card, and a reusable stocking/activity card
• Compact mirror and applicator for pretend-use, safely non-transferable
• All pieces store inside the wooden kiosk for tidy cleanup

Is the kiosk durable, easy to set up, and what are its dimensions?

The kiosk arrives ready to use with no assembly needed. It’s crafted of sturdy wood and sized for tabletop play, making it stable during active use and simple to move between play areas. The design stores all pieces internally when playtime is finished.

• Sturdy wooden construction certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC C156584 for new inventory)
• Measures 17 inches high × 12.5 inches wide × 5.5 inches deep—compact and portable
• No batteries required; mechanical play keeps the focus on interaction
• Ready to use right out of the box, with all parts designed for repeated play

How can caregivers use the kiosk to extend learning and play?

Caregivers can turn play into short learning sessions by using the included activity card for stocking lists, role-play prompts, and simple transactions. The customizable sign invites children to create a salon name, and the variety of pretend products encourages storytelling and cooperative play.

• Use the activity card for ordering, inventory, and early math tasks
• Create role-play scenarios: salon appointments, shopping, or daily-care routines
• Encourage cooperative play with turn-taking and cashier/customer roles
• Customize the sign to inspire creativity and brand-building play

Who is this for: The Melissa & Doug Beauty Kiosk is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary children ages 3–6 who enjoy pretend salon, retail, and caregiving play. It suits parents, teachers, and caregivers seeking screen-free, developmental toys that build fine motor skills, early literacy and numeracy, sorting and matching abilities, and imaginative storytelling—all in a responsibly sourced wooden set.