55 Terrific Pretend Play Toys That Will Grow Your Little One's Imagination

When Dad heads out to mow your kiddo can get ready to go, too, with this toy lawn mower. It makes sounds just like Dad's does and runs for hours without needing new batteries. It's got cool lights on tope, too, that your kid will love.

There's so much to explore, right in your own backyard. A kid will have hours of fun with this playset that turns them into a nature explorer. All the sets tools are friendly for little hands and encourage independence and curiosity.

A little dude who's always admiring the haircuts of those around him will have a ball pretending to cut dad's hair with this pretend play barber set. There are over a dozen pieces, and you little man might want to use them on mom's hair, too.

In addition to teaching your kid how laundry works and how it can be kinda fun, it's important to teach them how to pretend to fold their clothes so they don't wind up in a pile when they're older. This charming washing machine moves, makes sounds, and has working buttons that'll enchant your kiddo.

Growing a garden doesn't have to wait for spring, your kiddo can sow their own space in the playroom with this pretend play set. They'll have all the gear from a wheelbarrow to an apron, a trowel to a dino-shaped watering can, and more to grow their tiny garden of plastic flowers.

Older kids who are curious about being a physician will enjoy this deluxe rolling cart. It's got the standard accessories like a stethoscope and pretend blood pressure cuff along with an electronic cart that makes sounds, has buttons to push, and holds over a dozen other pretend play toys.

Kids are so eager to help and they'll feel like they're doing mom and dad a favor when they use this pretend sink. It's heat sensitive so when water is warm the red and blue cups and plates fade to white.

Camping is a vacation option at any time of year with this pretend play set. A kid-sized pop-up tent and a cooking setup are the standouts of the set, which contains over two dozen pieces they can use to bring their imaginative camping adventures to life.

If they're a little young to be trusted with a real knife to help in the kitchen, make them feel like they're doing their part with this kit from Melissa and Doug. There are over 20 pieces including pretend play food, utensils, and cookware they can use to make their own salad. A recipe card is included, too.

Girls and guys who idolize people who build things can craft things in their imagination on the grandest scale with this pretend play set. The set includes power tools like a chainsaw and drill and of course, safety equipment to show them good building practices. The set comes in pink and blue.

Kiddos have such big hearts and one of the things that many of them love are animals. With this vet kit, they can explore a potential future career and fix up their teddy bear in the process. The set comes with a vet's outfit, medical gear, a stuffed puppy, and a bag to keep it all in.

Making breakfast is easy with a pretend play set like this one. There's a coffeemaker and blender to make all kinds of pretend drinks, a stand mixer to whip up pretend treats, and a toaster that really pops! Mugs and cups are included, too, so kids can serve up their imaginative treats.

The princess of the house can reign over the kingdom that is her castle in this play tent. It's spacious and tall enough for a kiddo to stand up in and has plenty of space for her to invite in her stuffed animals. The doors are made of a gauzy fabric that you can tie to open.

The great thing about this pretend play food is that it doesn't go bad. There's a plastic fish in there, and lots of fruit, and after your kid can legally leave your home at 18 it still won't be stinky! There are 25 pieces in the set for your kid and you to enjoy!

Go and get your nails done at the hottest salon around, the one run by your kiddo. It's up to you whether you teach her how to gossip while she's doing nails, but either way you'll have a great time as she pretends to make you look your best!

A kiddo obsessed with helping mom out with cleaning the house is obviously the favorite child and they'll also enjoy this playset. It's packed with pretend equipment that looks the same as the sort mom uses to make the house look pretty and clean.

Kiddos who love school will keep the learning going over the summer and beyond with this pretend play set. It puts them in the shoes of the teacher, with gear and goodies they might have encountered in their own classrooms. They can use it to teach their siblings real lessons.

This is a little more advanced than the pretend play oven you might have had as a kid. It makes sounds that are authentic to a stove, like a burner lighting and food sizzling, and has lights and working buttons that'll make a kiddo feel more immersed in their pretend world.