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Dolls, prams, doctor kits and caring pretend play

Looking After Others

Some children carry a doll from room to room. Others put a teddy to bed, push a pram around the house, or set up a check-up on the lounge. Whether they're caring for a doll, looking after a toy animal or playing doctor, start with the kind of play they're already drawn to.

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What actually matters when choosing

Start with the kind of care play you need — a doll, a pram, a doctor kit, a vet set, or extras for a doll you already have.

If you already own a doll, check size before adding a pram, high chair, bed or clothing — accessories only help if they fit the doll they actually play with. For kits, look at what is included and whether the pieces are easy to recognise and use. Doctor kits suit check-ups on dolls or soft toys; vet sets are for looking after toy animals.

Follow the product age guidance. Doll prams and doll high chairs are toys for pretend care — not for real infants.

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Looking for a different kind of pretend play?

Shopping for doll houses, miniature figures and the worlds around them? Head to Small World Play. If your little one wants to dress up as the doctor, vet or carer rather than look after the patient, try Dress Up.

MHH · What we've learnt

Start with the doll

If you're starting from scratch, choose the doll first. Once you know its size, it's much easier to choose a pram, high chair, clothing or other accessories that actually fit. It's a simple detail, but one that's easy to overlook when you're buying the pieces separately.