Customer Reviews

International Playthings Little Doctor Kit

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(22)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

I purchased this doctor set for my 2 year old. It is the only one that I have found so far that is rated by the manufacturer for an age less than 3 years. It gives a good visual sense of the
tools a doctor uses, but they are not very fun to play with. The stethphascope (spelling!) does not fit very well in my childs ears and around her chin, the tube that attaches to the part you
place on the chest is not very long. The blood pressure measurer keeps falling apart. There is a mirror that looks like something used in a dentists office. It takes carefull rearranging to get all the items back into the carrying case.

I was hoping for a toy that could ease my childs fears about going to the doctor and spark imaginative play. This toy does okay, but not great job of meeting these needs.

My twins just received this for their second birthday. So far, it's a huge hit! We are not having any problem fitting all the items into the bag. The blood pressure cuff doesn't stay together too well, but everything else is great. The boys have had great fun "fixing" both of their parents and themselves.

It's a pretty basic set, but it seems great for their age and skill levels. If you have an "under 3" and are looking for a medical playset, I'd definitely recommend this one.

I was in shock when I recieved the Doctors Kit. I had purchased two sperate kits - this one for a younger child and the Fisher Price Kit for the older child. Not only was this Doctors Kit twice the price as the Fisher Price kit, the equipment was exactly the same except for a few noises the toys made. What a disappointment! It will be returned immediatly.

We purchased this set for our 2 year old son, and he loves it. He plays with it quite a bit. He loves to take the temperature of & give shots to all of his stuffed animals (& of course mommy & daddy.) The coughing sounds from the stethoscope are amusing. It really has taught him about the different things that a doctor does...we hope it will make his next visit a bit easier. As far as the length of the stethoscope being too short (a complaint in another review), I am sure it is for safety reasons. We find it is sufficient. The tube for the blood pressure guage does come out easily, but is fixed without much effort.

My 25 month old daughter loves this toy. If you are a parent who plays with their child, you will too. This is a poor choice of toy to just hand to a child; it requires interactive play, at least initially. The case is a bit fragile, though. A small purse/bag works just as well as a substitute doctor's bag.

Purchased in part b/c reviews suggested it was the sturdiest of the bunch. Neighbor has the alternative blue case and accessories.

My 2.5YO daughter loves this but cramming all the pieces into the case has finally broken the latch beyond repair. The toys are reasonably sturdy but the stethoscope doesn't fit ears well-she just wears it around her neck. (The other child's doctor kit actually transmits some amplified sounds but no electronic sound effects of coughing and thump-thump). The blood pressure unit doesn't go or stay on very well and falls apart. (But after quite a few tries re-assembling it has become part of the game).

Double the price but not double the quality of the blue one.

My 3 year old really likes this toy. She especially likes the stethoscope with the heart sound and play cough. I have to say that the blood pressure gauge comes apart WAY too easily and it is rather frustrating to have to keep putting it back together every 5 minutes. All of the other pieces are very functional and easy to hold and use. Overall a nice toy.

We bought this for our 2 1/2 year old son and he loves it. I looked at several doctor kits and this one seemed to be the most sturdy. The pieces themselves are very well constructed (except the pump from the blood pressure arm cuff is hard to keep connected). The only complaint I have is the plastic doctor's bag. You can not put all the toys in it. If you put them all in then it will not stay closed and it often breaks off (you just snap it back together). The container should have been made larger. Overall, I would recommend this product. It is great for imaginary play and a way to introduce your child to the doctor, especially if he is afraid to go to his regular checkups.

Although my 2 1/2 yr. old loves playing with her doctor kit, my husband & I have bruises from the reflex hammer - it is much too hard for a child to play with. The handles on the carrying case are always falling off and very difficult to put back on! The stethescope has started to tear because it has to be folded in order to fit in the case. The blood pressure cuff has to be taken apart in order to fit back in the case. It is impossible for a toddler to "clean up" as the case is just too small to replace all of the instruments adequately! I am very disappointed with the design of this kit.

My nephew is two years old and adores this Christmas present! My sister, a registered nurse, used it to demonstrate her job to him and he went around to everyone to check their blood pressure or take their temperature. No it's not the greatest gift in the world, but he has a lot of fun playing with it...