Melissa & Doug Wooden Beauty Salon Play Set 18-Piece Vanity vs Play22 Pretend Play Girls Vanity Set with Mirror and Stool
Overall winner: Melissa & Doug Wooden Beauty Salon Play Set 18-Piece Vanity
Key Differences
Melissa & Doug (A) is a higher-rated wooden 18-piece vanity set with a built-in vanity and storage and a larger review sample; it also lists wooden construction while some pieces may crack over time. Play22 (B) is slightly less expensive tier-wise, has cute styling and working accessories like a blow dryer and perfume bottles, but reviewers note chair durability and mixed functionality for accessories
Melissa & Doug Wooden Beauty Salon Play Set 18-Piece Vanity
Wooden vanity Play Set with child-safe mirror and storage, pretend tools for hair styling and makeup. Encourages imaginative role play and creativity; praised for quality wooden construction
Pros
- wooden construction
- includes vanity with storage
- pretend tools for imaginative play
- child-safe mirror
Cons
- some pieces reportedly crack over time
Play22 Pretend Play Girls Vanity Set with Mirror and Stool
A 21-piece pretend vanity set for kids with lights and sounds, including hair and makeup accessories. Some users find it cute and easy to assemble, but report mixed value and durability concerns
Pros
- cute appearance
- easy to assemble
- includes working accessories (blowdryer, perfume bottles, brushes)
Cons
- sturdiness concerns (chair durability)
- mixed functionality (blow dryer, mirrors) issues
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Melissa & Doug |
| Durability | Melissa & Doug |
| Versatility | Melissa & Doug |
| User Reviews | Melissa & Doug |