It doesn’t come as a surprise at all that kids are excited about Christmas because they get to unwrap presents from their parents and loved ones. More than anything, seeing their jubilant and joyful reactions upon opening our gifts to them makes all the shopping and wrapping worth it.
This year, create another memorable Christmas Day by choosing presents that allow them to reap the many benefits of pretend and role play, such as developing their imaginative and problem-solving abilities and learning how to walk in someone else’s shoes.
Here are some great pretend play toys that will put a smile on your little one’s face:
1. Melissa and Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store Companion Collection
Does your child enjoy accompanying you to the supermarket? If so, get them this grocery store toy that has 70 pieces to play with. Woah! A fully stocked grab-and-go rack designed to hang on the grocery store shelf, conveyor belt divider bar, grocery boxes and cans, play money, cards, and coupons — all these and more can make your kid’s play time seem almost too realistic.
2. Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Set
Indulge your young scientist’s need to experiment and try things by gifting them with this science laboratory set that includes essential equipment such as magnifying glass, beaker, eyedropper, test tubes, and more. This way, they get to understand scientific concepts in a more fun way!
3. Disney Princess Beauty Set
Before you come home to completely stamped-out lipsticks lying on the bedroom floor, better get your darling daughter her own beauty set. She can take this with her anywhere, even on your trip this coming holiday season.
4. Disney Lightyear Mission Gear Utility Belt
If Toy Story is one of your little one’s favorite flicks, they’ll love Buzz Lightyear’s utility belt toy that will allow them to recreate the action and antics that this well-loved animated character is known for.
5. MiDeer Spa Lab
Who says kids can’t experience luxurious pampering? This spa laboratory kit will allow them to enter the world of relaxation and rejuvenation — and would surely never want to leave it!
6. The Little Hot Air Balloon Wooden Bread Toaster
Breakfast in bed prepared by your little one? Sweet! With this wooden bread toaster, your kid can “whip up” a delicious feast no matter the time of day. It also has a bread oven, BBQ grill, and teppanyaki so that your young chef has different cooking options.
7. Miniland Dolls Doll Wooden Doctor Set
Support your child’s early dream to “save lives” through this wooden doctor set, which comes equipped with a stethoscope, thermometer, injection, sphygmomanometer, and more. Here’s to your future doctor, mama!
8. Little Fat Hugs Modern Kitchen
Fuel your child’s passion in cooking and creating appetizing dishes with this modern kitchen playset that features pretend steam, realistic lights and sounds, and a working faucet that will allow them to wash dishes as well as fruits and vegetables in the sink.
9. Little Dustman Montessori Cleaning Toy Set
It’s never too early to teach kids the importance of clean surroundings. This easy-to-assemble cleaning toy set has kid-sized cleaning tools to make housekeeping more fun. It’s a good reminder to these young ones that keeping the house clean and organized is not only mama’s responsibility, but theirs as well.
10. Hungry Hippo PH Cake Dough Maker
Inspire curiosity on how to bake a cake when you gift your child this color-happy cake dough maker. Playing this can develop a kid’s motor skills and cognitive ability. Their creativity and imagination are also encouraged as they design their cake.
11. PlaygoalZ Felt Money
How best to introduce to toddlers and preschoolers the concept of putting one’s money to good use and financial awareness than by allowing them to handle play money? This toy is also educational because it teaches them how to count.
12. Hungry Hippo PH Wooden Japanese Kitchen
Enter the world of young masterchefs with this wooden kitchen toy that’s made of thick, safe, and eco-friendly materials. Even adults will love its minimalist design!
