Melissa & Doug Created by Me Headbands Craft Kit

Two plastic headbands, not a wood toy. Item 5548. The brand shop price is $8.99.

Spin Master in Toronto owns Melissa & Doug. Nothing on this page says the plastic was moulded in Canada.

You pick a cover, press on stickers, and slip the cover over a band. The sticker count is over 50, gel gems and glitter. Marked 4+, and little pieces are unsafe for toddlers.

Product Highlights

  • •Item 5548
  • •2 double-sided headbands
  • •50-plus gem and glitter stickers
  • •Ages 4 and up
  • •No paint in the box

Category

40

Our Canadian score

Limited Canadian ties

Origin unverified

The headband kit is Melissa & Doug item 5548, and Spin Master's head office is in Toronto. The product page does not say where the plastic bands were made.

Score breakdown (20% evidenced, low confidence)

Manufacturing30% of scoreNo data
Ingredients / Materials25% of scoreNo data
Brand Ownership20% of score90/100

“On January 2, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of MND Holdings I Corp (Melissa & Doug). Its head and registered office is located at 225 King Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, Canada.”

Headquarters10% of scoreNo data
Canadian Workforce6% of scoreNo data
Packaging5% of scoreNo data
Design & R&D4% of scoreNo data

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Item
5548
Bands
2 double-sided
Stickers
50-plus
Age
4 and up
Shop price
$8.99

Where to Buy

Product Information

Warnings

  • Choking hazard, small parts, not for children under 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the Melissa & Doug headbands kit?

The Melissa & Doug headbands kit includes 2 double-sided plastic headbands and more than 50 sparkle-gem and glitter stickers. The item number is 5548.

How do you use the Melissa & Doug headbands kit?

Choose a cover, add stickers, and slip that cover over one of the plastic bands in the Melissa & Doug headbands kit.

Is the Melissa & Doug headbands kit made in Canada?

The Melissa & Doug headbands page does not name a factory. Spin Master of Toronto owns the brand. The plastic bands are not described as Canadian-made.

What age is the Melissa & Doug headbands kit?

Melissa & Doug lists the headbands kit as a 4+ activity. Toddlers are excluded because of tiny pieces.

Who owns the Melissa & Doug headbands kit?

Melissa & Doug sells the headbands kit. The owner of that brand is Spin Master, the Toronto toy company.