Melissa & Doug
Melissa & Doug Rainbow Caterpillar Bowling Set: Toy Sports Kit for Toddlers, Plastic Material, 7 Pieces
The verdict
This colorful bowling set is cute, durable, and safe for toddlers, though some parents wish the plastic ball were softer or rubberized to prevent damage and bouncing around.
What parents love
- • bright colorful design
- • durable quality
- • safe for toddlers
- • portable and compact storage
- • fun for organizing play
Worth knowing
- • ball is too hard plastic
- • unpleasant chemical smell from packaging
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on August 31, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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