Many kids love to play pretend. Sometimes they’ll try to copy things their parents do around the house. And other times, they might try to recreate something they see out in public or on TV.
Fortunately, there are many great toys that encourage kids to play pretend. Most of the time, they’re kid-size and kid-friendly versions of things adults use regularly.
There are quite a few options when it comes to these types of toys. It might be difficult to decide which one to get for your little ones. That’s why Blain’s Farm & Fleet is here to show you the top 10 pretend play toys of this year!
Kids who want to cook and bake like their parents will love this set! The oven has tons of realistic features, like clickable buttons, light-up stovetop burners, and plenty of different sounds. Plus, it comes with lots of cool accessories, such as cookies and a cookie sheet, eggs, a frying pan, a spatula, and a towel.
Little Tikes also makes a First Fridge and a First Dishwasher. Kids can collect them all to have their own mini kitchen!
This battery-operated toy chainsaw looks like the real thing! It’s extremely detailed and resembles the actual STIHL MS 500i. Kids will love pretending to saw down branches and trees just like their parents.
Plus, STIHL also makes a Toy Brushcutter and a Toy Leaf Blower!
3. Little Tikes Sizzle & Serve Grill
Kids can join in on the fun during your next cookout with their very own grill! This set has everything they could possibly need to pretend to grill out.
Some of its neat accessories include tongs, a spatula, condiments, and barbeque foods like burgers and hotdogs.
4. DeLonghi Barista Coffee Machine
Kids who enjoy going to the coffee shop with their parents are sure to love this set! They can pretend to be a barista at home.
This machine is very realistic, with actual sounds and moving parts. It includes lots of cool accessories, like cups, coffee pods, and a milk jug.
5. MGA Little Tikes Girl Scout Cookie Booth
Aspiring girl scouts are going to love this toy! They can pretend to be a girl scout and sell cookies with this stand. It comes with play cookies and money, plus a dry erasable both they can customize.
And the best part is, once they get older and become real girl scouts, they can actually use this booth to sell cookies!
6. Casdon Dyson Ball Toy Vacuum Cleaner
Kids can be just like their parents with this toy Dyson vacuum cleaner. It looks and feels just like the real thing!
It has a working sucking feature, as well as little colorful balls in place of dirt. Kids who want to help clean around the house are going to love this one!
7. Disney Princess Style Collection Play Laptop
This toy is perfect for kids who want their own laptop but aren’t quite old enough yet. Plus, if they’re a fan of Disney Princesses, they’re really going to love this one!
It comes with removable princess-themed backgrounds and play earbuds. And it lights up and makes noises!
8. American Plastic Toys Cozy Comfort Kitchen Playset
This kitchen playset really has it all! This set will take playing “house” to a whole new level!
It has a fridge, microwave, sink, stove, coffee maker, toaster, recycling bin, and so much more! Plus, it has working doors and makes realistic noises.
This play kitchen also comes in a pretty purple and pink version!
9. Stanley 5-Piece Tool Set with Toolbox
Kids will love pretending to build and repair things with this toolbox set. It looks just like the toolbox their parents have at home.
Plus, it comes with all the accessories you would want in a toolbox, including a tape measure, hammer, screwdrivers, and safety goggles.
10. Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store
Many kids like to play grocery store, but this set will really take it up a notch! This play grocery store is made out of a sturdy wood. And it includes many of the things you’d find at a real grocery store.
Some of its features are a beeping scanner, cash drawer, card reader, and hand-crank conveyor belt.
Plus, you can get the Grocery Store Companion Collection to fill the shelves up with play food!
