This classic doctor’s bag  has been, I am guessing, our most enduring, regularly used toy. Of course it helps that it is made of wood and not plastic and has withstood the test of time, over-zealous budding anesthetists included (that would be my son I am referring to!) My daughter was gifted her kit when she turned 3 and the role-playing is showing no signs of decline — it is just a little more sophisticated these days! She is now 9.  Over time we have added other items like cotton wool and bandaids, a pad and pencil for prescriptions and a real but broken mobile phone/pager…

Unfortunately this lovely version from FAO Schwarz  is presently out of stock (hopefully they will re-stock soon) but this gorgeous kit from Haba is just perfect. And this fabulous version for the older child from the brilliant Seedling range is nothing short of impressive with its multitude of realistic equipment — it comes with a real working stethoscope, an observation journal, medical checklist, surgical hat, disposable tongue depressors and a carabineer pen! Now, how cool is that ?!

– Sara