Should I buy the Melissa & Doug activity table for my toddler?

Regarding the Melissa: Yes. The bead maze keeps little hands busy for impressively long stretches, the abacus beads slide smoothly, and it’s sturdy enough not to tip when a kid leans on it. It’s rare that a one-year-old and a four-year-old both play with the same toy at different levels. This thing earns its floor space.