International Playthings Little Doctor Kit G02021

Pros: * Syringe's clear body shows internal plunger mechanism
* Suitable for ages 2 and up
Cons: * Poorly designed toys severely limit use * Overpriced

Many people are fascinated with the medical field, hence the medical dramas on TV like ER and Grey’s Anatomy. Indeed, many parents want their children to grow up to be doctors. But if your child is given this toy medical kit, it ...

Pros: Lots of fun toys included. Great for pretend play and preparing for a doctor's visit.
Cons: Really hard to stuff everything back into the case.

I had been wanting to get my son a toy doctors's kit and when I found this one at Ross and noticed it had an Oppenheimer Best Toy award, I decided to give it a try. It was rated for ages 2 and up; my son is three, but I figured that wouldn't matter. (I ...

Pros: All-in-one pieces fit toddlers hands. No breakable or chokeable parts.
Cons: Box, stethoscope & blood pressure kit fall apart. Parts are too small for adult interaction.

My son was clearly ready for a doctor's kit as this Christmas approached. He had been stealing away his daddy's real stethoscope too many times (his dad is an EMT), and Tom was worried about it being broken (these things are delicate, I hear). So, we ...

Pros: Reflex hammer, thermometer, syringe, auriscope, laryngoscope, and pretend reusable bandage are fine
Cons: Deluxe kit, electronic stethoscope, and blood pressure gauge fall apart and are very poorly designed.

Maybe our expectations were too high given the price. Pictures online looked cute; Packaging was fine, shipping, etc., but the quality is terrible. Our daughter broke the plastic covers off the carrying case within a few minutes of play trying to get everything to fit inside. I really would like to see a manufacturer that would basically make toys that don't suck. If a toy cost $15, I'd gladly pay $20 to have one that would last at least as long as my child's attention span. Don't waste your money.