Learning Resources New Sprouts My First Doctors Kit - 6 Pieces, Pretend Play Toys for Boys Girls Ages 2-6+

I was looking for a good quality "doctor's kit" that would withstand typical children's play. This is not it. The handle of the ear scope was already coming apart when I opened the package. The stethoscope does not transmit sound like the ones from my childhood. The color and design of the items is such that they barely resemble the actual items (e.g., the thermometer looks more like a soda bottle).

I bought this set for my granddaughter who had been asking for a stethoscope. The only good thing about the stethoscope with this set is that it wasn't pink! She is two. Stethoscope was broken within twenty-four hours. She was heartbroken, having slept with it! Seeing a heartbroken two-year-old who kept saying, "The stethoscope is broken", convinced me to never trust this brand of playthings again. If a two-year-old can break an item only hours after it was purchased it's not really made for a two-year-old! VERY disappointing!

As a childcare provider, I've owned many doctor kits in the past 25 years and the New Sprouts Cure It! My Very Own Doctor Kit from Learning Resources is superior to all the others. Designed for little hands ages two and up, these durable pieces hold up through constant pretend play. My preschoolers found no flaws in the design and no way to destroy the pieces. The doctor bag is a soft bag that stands up on its own, has a wonderful velcro closure, and easy to grip handles. All the pieces fit easily inside and even my two year olds can clean up it quickly. It has "cured" the kids in my group countless times and is one of their favorite toys. It is so essential that children have role playing toys like this doctor kit, especially since they all visit the doctor often and must sometimes even go to the hospital. Being as curious as Curious George, they are willing to explore the doctor tools and become more comfortable with the "real" doctor visits. I highly recommend the Learning Resources educational toys! Disclosure: I received this product at no charge in exchange for my honest review.

All of the items store very well in the kit, which has handles that are the perfect size for my son to carry around. The tools are all made with strong plastic, so I have no fear of him breaking anything- but the plastic is still soft enough that it's still easy for him to manipulate. He can do everything by himself- from twisting the thermometer to pumping the syringe, which makes it a great activity for him to do with or without me. Note: I received the kit free of charge in order to review it on my blog. Opinions are completely authentic.

My boys are 3 and 5 and they absolutely love this doctor set. My 5 year old all of the sudden has been all into doctor and this set includes everything to get him started. The doctor bag holds all the items and my little doctors love to carry it around and diagnose people. It comes with the bag, stethoscope, bandage, needle, thermometer, and ear scope. This set is perfect for any child and teaches compassion and gets kids familiar with items a doctor may use on them. The quality of the items is also pretty good plastic where I don't see anything breaking, maybe losing but not breaking.