Top 10 Pretend Play Toys To Spark Role-Playing Adventures For Toddlers

Anything comes alive in a child’s world of imagination. They can cook up delicious dishes from nothing, fly around with the power of a cape and even turn you into a frog with their magic wands. This pretend play is not as simple as it seems. Your child is learning the foundations of social skills, creativity and emotional growth. Snooplay brings the 10 best pretend play toys to help your child’s journey of growth and development.

Why Pretend Play Is Important

Children learn by observing, imagining and doing. There are immense benefits of pretend play in child development. Through pretend play or imaginative play, kids develop their creativity and can express themselves. They are able to understand perspectives and practise real-world scenarios.  In group role plays, they build empathy and cooperation and improve problem-solving abilities. Read more to learn about the benefits of pretend play in child development. 

Top 10 Pretend Play Toys To Explore From Snooplay

1. Kitchen Set

A kitchen set is the best pretend play toy for any child. They see parents cooking in the kitchen and want to do the same too. Let your child cook up their culinary masterpieces with our kitchen set. This 30-piece 3 IN1 Kitchen Set for Kids also doubles up as a backpack or school bag offering many pretend play ideas.

2. Supermarket Toy

Have you seen how your child’s face lights up when you say “Let us go shopping”? Let them enjoy the fun of shopping at home with  Supermarket Cash Register with Pretend Play Coffee Shop – perfect for little shoppers. This is one of the best imaginative play toys to keep them engaged for hours scanning groceries, serving up coffee and organizing displays. 

3. Barbie Doll

Dolls are always a child’s favourite, but Barbie dolls are the best pretend play toys. They go a step further in adding imagination and storytelling. Watch them go on an adventurous journey with our Barbie Doll and Accessories Travel Set. The set comes with a Barbie 'Malibu' Roberts doll, her adorable puppy, and more than 10 travel accessories making it stand out among the best pretend play toys and action figures.  

4. Tool Box Kit

Your little handyman at home will love having a toolbox kit for himself. Our Montessori Pretend and Play Wooden Tool Set Box For Kids is ideal for ages 3 years and above. Role-playing with these tools will also help build fine motor skills. It is one of the best imaginative play toys to support their development and is perfect for parents looking for toys for boys.

5. Doctor Set

Doctors are someone whom the child adores in wonder. Every pediatric visit, they find you eagerly listening, the doctor using a stethoscope on them and it is all special for them. With our Medical Centre Suitcase - Doctor Set Pretend Play Set they can role-play as doctors. This will encourage empathy, build communication skills and add to the many benefits of pretend play for toddlers.

6. Sliceable Fruits and Vegetables Set

Your little chef will love cutting vegetables with this Sliceable Fruits Vegetable Cutting Play Toy Set. The set includes 9 pieces of sliceable fruits and vegetables and a cutting board and knife. They come in eye-catching colours and are perfect for kids 2 years and up. This is a fun and creative way for your child to get the benefits of pretend play.

7. Car wash

No one gets excited as much as a child for a car wash! They love playing with water. With our Car wash parking lot pretend play set, they can play their heart out with immersive pretend play ideas.  The set comes with 3 random coloured cars which magically change colours once washed. They can also slide the diecast metal cars down the ramp for an added layer of excitement during play.

8. Construction Vehicles Set

Does your child love watching construction work sites? Are they a fan of big construction vehicles? Then our 7 in 1 Heavy Duty Truck with Construction Vehicle Set is the best pretend play toy for them. You will be surprised at the pretend play ideas they can come up with. Just like our diecast toy cars, this toy is also hyper-realistic.

9. Play Tent

A play tent is an essential imaginative play toy for every child. It becomes their safe place - their own little house. Our farmhouse-themed foldable play tent is ideal for indoor and outdoor play and a canvas for many pretend-to-play ideas with this tent. Pair it with toys like Hot Wheels cars to create an indoor parking lot, a race track, or a garage where your child can park their favourite vehicles, making it one of the best pretend play toys for versatile fun.

10. Mobile Phone Toy

Everyone has a mobile phone these days and why leave your baby out? Our Rabbit Mobile Phone Toy is perfect for your little one. It is a battery-operated musical toy with 20 children's songs. The 3 built-in voice messages are bound to amuse your child. This baby phone toy allows your kids to pretend to make a phone call for interactive role-play. 

Conclusion

Pretend play toys are more than just fun. They are a powerful way for your child to learn and grow. From creativity to building social skills, the benefits of pretend play in child development are plenty. Snooplay has a great collection of pretend play toys to give your little one the tools to dream, create and grow. Shop our toys online today.

FAQ

What age is appropriate for pretend play?

A child will start to pretend to play around the age of 2. Between 2-3 years, they will become  more involved  in role-playing

What are the four types of pretend play?

The four types of pretend play are

• Imitative play: Kids mimic real-life actions like cooking or cleaning

• Symbolic play: Objects like sticks or boxes become imaginative play tools

• Dramatic play: Role-playing as doctors or teachers 

• Fantasy play: Pretending to be wizards or astronauts

What is pretend play for a 1-year-old?

Pretend play for a 1-year-old is acting out different scenarios that they see in real life like talking on a phone or feeding a doll. 

What age are play tents good for?

Play tents are good for children above 2 years. They provide many pretend play ideas to toddlers.