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Pretend play inspired by real life

Cleaning, Tools & Everyday Jobs

If your little one follows you around with a broom, pretends to vacuum, or sets up as the household fixer — tools on a belt, a box to carry, or a little workbench — this is where that play lives: cleaning, tools and the everyday jobs happening around home.

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How do I choose?

Cleaning and tools are different purchases. If they are copying sweeping, vacuuming, mopping or laundry, start with Kids Cleaning Sets. Treat those as pretend play unless the individual product says otherwise.

If it is tools, what matters is how they will use them. A tool belt stays on them while they move from job to job. A tool box is better when they want a portable kit they can open, tip out and put away. A tool bench is different — it needs floor space and becomes a place they stay to hammer, screw and organise.

Check the product age guidance and what is included before you buy. Some sets are simple first tools; others have more pieces and become a bigger workshop.

Everyday Play shown in a playroom setting

Looking for a Different Kind of Play?

If your little one is more interested in cooking, preparing pretend meals, serving food or drinks, or copying what happens at the kitchen bench, Kitchen Play may be the better place to start.

MHH · What we've learnt

Bigger isn't always better

One thing we've learnt with pretend tools is that bigger doesn't automatically mean better. Some little ones want to put their tools on and follow you around the house, fixing things as they go. Others love having a workbench they can return to, with everything set out in one place. Think about how your child actually likes to play — and where you're going to keep it — before assuming the biggest set will be the best one.