39 Best Toys for Your Little Doctor or Nurse To Be

Becoming a doctor is a great job for your children when they grow up. Check out these doctor toys; they’ll encourage a love of all things medical and help your kids become more empathetic towards others – both of which will come in handy when they’re working in the hospital!

toys for future doctors and nurses

Little Patient

Learning what’s inside the human body can be a little bit squeamish for young children but these stuffed characters make it age appropriate. There’s no reason why they shouldn’t know the organs inside them, all they have to do is open Erwin’s tummy up and have a look around.

$55.00

Disney Doc McStuffins Dress Up Doctor Coat Costume Set

With the help of Lambie and all of her other stuffed friends, Doc McStuffins is the adorable girl who fixes her toys and makes them better in their back garden. Now your child can pretend they’re just like her with this doctor’s costume, you’ll soon find them wrapping their soft toys in bandages!

$36.00

Melissa & Doug Personalized Pediatric Nurse Costume

Your children are probably familiar with the paediatrician they see when you take them to the doctor’s office, and this dress up set from Melissa and Doug will make them feel as though they’re working alongside them, making all of the sick children feel a bit better.

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Barbie Careers Pediatrician Playset

The Barbie Careers dolls are there to show your children that they can be whatever they want to be. Help them aim high with this paediatrician playset. Not only will they get a Barbie doll, but everything they need to create a functioning doctor’s office, including a stethoscope and examination table, too.

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Lakeshore Pet Vet Center

If your child is showing an interest in a medical career, remind them that they don’t have to necessarily work with humans; veterinary medicine is also a great job for them. Give them a taste of this with this awesome vet playset which has everything they need to make their stuffed animals feel better.

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VTech Pretend and Discover Doctor's Kit

Ideal for 18 months+, this Vtech doctor’s playset is perfect for showing your child how amazing being a doctor is. Brightly colored and sturdy enough to withstand young children, they’ll be able to use the five tools to examine you and make sure you’re in tip top health.

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Barbie Baby Doctor Playset

Midwifery is another branch of the medical career which your children can get into. They’ll love playing with this Barbie doll and helping her to look after the two adorable babies which are under her care, using the medical accessories which come with this playset.

$26.99

Toddlers Ambulance Medical Kits Toy

Turn on the sirens and flashing lights as you speed your way through the traffic to the hospital. This ambulance playset comes with everything your child will need to look after their little patient and get them to the ER in one piece, including a scalpel and thermometer.

$25.99

Girls White Pediatric Medical Nurse Pretend Play Set

A nurse’s outfit is a must for every children’s dressing up box and this one is just perfect. It’s made up of a white dress and hat, both with a red cross on them, and a matching red bag for them to carry all of their necessary medical tools.

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Kangaroos Pretend Doctor Kit with Light Up X-Ray Machine

When it comes to doctor toys, this kit has everything they could possibly need to get out there and make people better. There’s the everyday items such as a stethoscope and ear scope, but there’s also an X-ray machine and two precision surgical tools, too.

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CP Toys Pretend Play Veterinarian Playset

If your children love animals and caring for them, becoming a vet will seem like a perfect job for them. Give them a taste of this career with this playset; not only does it have the tools they’ll need, but it also comes with a vet’s coat so they can really look the part.

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Ben Franklin Toys Doctor Lab Pad Biology Kit

Being a doctor isn’t all fun and games with a stethoscope, there’s real and serious science behind it. Teach your children some of the scientific stuff in medicine with this awesome biology kit where they can re-enact doctor practices and take part in experiments and tests.

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VTech Disney Doc McStuffins Big Book of Boo-Boos

Does your little one love watching Doc McStuffins on Disney Junior? If so, they’ll adore this interactive book of boo-boos. While playing, they’ll learn letters, listen to music, and also be taught health tips which will help them look after their stuffed animal patients.

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Liberty Imports Kids Doctor Set

As long as they’ve got this medical kit with them, they’ll always be able to help someone who needs medical attention. Inside the carry case, your children will find everything they need such as a thermometer, stethoscope, and syringe among other essential medical tools.

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Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set

Being a vet is so rewarding and there’s nothing better than seeing the sick animals get better while they’re under your care. Show your kids that this is a great career to pursue with this Melissa and Doug vet playset which has necessary medical tools plus a stuffed dog and cat to practice on.

$21.99

Forum Novelties Doctor Surgical Scrubs Child's Costume

Get scrubbed up and head into theater. Once your child is in this dress up costume, they’ll look as though they belong in the hospital and tending to their sick patients. Add some medical tools which most doctors carry with them and they’ll be good to go.

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Anatomy Quiet Book

Playsets are great for practical play but what happens when your child just wants some quiet time? They can still learn about the wonders of the human body with this anatomy page. It comes with 10 removable felt organs which your child can remove and put back in again and again.

$13.00

PLAYMOBIL® Rescue Ambulance

Ambulances are a central part of our medical system, they take seriously injured patients to the hospital where they’ll be treated. Your child will love creating mini adventures with this Playmobil playset which comes with 2 paramedics, a patient, and an ambulance vehicle which has working lights and a siren.

$95.66

Barbie Baby Doctor & Fashion Dolls

For a long time, Barbie was just seen as this fashion doll which didn’t offer much to our children other than imagination. Well with the new Careers dolls, your child can really look up to Barbie and aspire to be her. This one is a baby doctor, looking after and caring for newborn babies.

$34.99

Melissa & Doug Feeding and Grooming Pet Care Play Set

Having a pet comes with massive responsibility, something your children probably don’t realize yet. Show them how much hard work it is to groom and feed their pet with this Melissa and Doug playset which comes with everything they need to look after the stuffed dog and cat.

$23.20

FunsLane Doctor Kit for Kids

Pretty in pink, this playset is perfect for aspiring doctors and nurses. It has everything needed to help them use their imagination to look after their patients; whether that’s family or stuffed toys. And when they’re done playing, it can all be stored in the snap lock carry case.

$14.59

Barbie Careers Doctor Fashion Pack

Turn your children’s existing Barbie into a doctor with this fashion set. They’ll be able to dress her up and put her in any medical situation using their imagination. Plus she’ll still look fashionable under the white coat because this fashion pack also comes with a lovely blue flowery dress.

$23.92

Juboury Kids Doctor Kit

This 32 piece doctor’s toy kit will be the perfect accompaniment to the doctor’s costume they’ve got in their dressing up box. Inside the super cute carry case, there’s 32 medical tools which they’ll need to carry out their appointments and examinations on friends, family and toys.

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Barbie Careers Eye Doctor Doll

It’s not just the doctors and nurses we see at the hospital who look after us and our medical needs, there’s loads of branches on this career tree. This doll from the Barbie careers collection is an eye doctor, she even has a medical tool which she needs to examine her patient’s eyes.

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Battat Vet Kit Clinic Interactive Pretend Role Play

This cute stuffed dog just needs a good home where he’s going to be well looked after. As well as feeding, grooming and hugs, he needs good medical attention. And that’s where this vet playset comes in handy. It has 15 tools which your child can use to look after their new best friend.

$23.00

Joyin Toy Doctor Kit

Get your children this doctor’s set and they’ll be amused for hours. Whether they’re interested in going into medicine when they’re older or they just enjoy looking after people, all of the tools inside this playset will encourage and nurture their love of caring for others.

$31.99

Doctors Toy Set

Pair this with a doctor’s dressing up outfit and your child will look as though they should be working in a hospital or doctor’s office. As well as a medical chart and ear scope, it also has an x-ray machine which they can use to diagnose broken bones.

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COLORTREE Children Pretend Medical Toy Doctor Kit

A doctor needs somewhere to practice their medicine and this medical center playset will be the perfect place for your child to discover their love of being a medical professional. The 25 tools have been made from non-toxic plastic so you don’t have to worry as your child plays.

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Barbie Zoo Doctor Playset

Looking after animals who live in a zoo has to be one of the coolest jobs there is. Encourage your children to go into that field with this Barbie careers doll. Barbie is dressed ready to look after the exotic animals in her zoo and has the accessories and tools she needs to do her job.

$39.76

Fisher-Price Medical Kit

If your child is interested in doctor toys, this medical kit from Fisher Price will be something they’ll love playing with. Keeping them amused for hours, it’s made up of a soft doctor’s bag and an assortment of medical tools which will help them become a successful doctor.

$29.99

Barbie Science Lab Playset

Show your children that there’s a whole heap of cool jobs out there which they’ll be able to go into if they work hard now. This doll from the Barbie careers collection is a scientist and has an amazing lab which is filled with awesome science beakers which she can use to carry out experiments.

$65.32

Battat Deluxe Doctor Toy Medical Kit

Whether you use it to encourage their love of medicine or to keep them calm whenever you visit the doctor’s office, this playset is ideal for their make believe games. It has the tools doctors use to look after their patients and it all comes in a carry case so they can keep their equipment safe.

$17.16

B. toys by Battat B. Dr. Doctor Toy

With this pretend doctor’s kit, your kids will have everything they need to fix each other and you too if you ever hurt yourself. As well as bringing out a love of all things medical, it can also encourage your children to becoming more empathetic and kind towards others around them.

$21.95

Dalmatian Vet Kit

Are your children always going on at you because they want a pet? Having a pet, in particular a dog, comes with a lot of responsibility. Show your kids just how much hard work a pet pooch can be with this Dalmatian vet playset which comes with everything they need to look after this gorgeous puppy.

$49.99

Barbie Dentist Doll & Playset

As well as the organs inside us, our teeth need looking after too. As well as regular brushing, we all need to see the dentist to make sure everything looks good. This Barbie doll comes with everything your child needs to recreate a trip to the dentist, including a faucet and toothbrush.

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Barbie Careers Farm Vet Doll & Playset

We all love a trip to the farm to see the cute animals but what happens behind the scenes to make sure those animals are healthy? They’ll have a farm vet who comes in and checks them livestock and that’s exactly what this Barbie doll does.

$109.95

Yoovi What's Inside Me Anatomy Apron

Kids learn best when they’re hands on and getting stuck in. While they’re wearing this anatomy apron, they’ll be able to learn the names and places of the essential organs which are inside us. They can even remove the organs and put them back in their correct places.

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Barbie Careers Doctor Playset

Use the Barbie careers dolls to show your children that any job is possible. This one is a doctor, spending her days looking after the patients which come into her examination room and making them feel better. With all the necessary tools, Barbie looks the part and is ready to get to work.

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Fisher Price Pink Medical Kit

Who says that a doctor’s work bag has to be boring? This one is pretty and pink, perfect if that is your child’s favorite color. They can use the tools found inside the soft bag to treat their patients, administer any medicines and make them feel as good as new.

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10 Realistic Diy Ideas for Playing Doctor or Nurse

How to: Diy Doctor Play Set

You don’t need to spend loads of money on a store bought doctor’s toy kit for your children; instead you can pick up everything you need from the pharmacy, at a much cheaper price. And this DIY kit will probably last longer than an inexpensive plastic one from the store anyway.

The Best Kid's Diy Doctor Kit

This tutorial shows you how to make a complete doctor’s kit for your children. It’s made up of bits you’d find at the store or pharmacy, things you can make at home and even some children’s scrubs which you can order on line…they can even be personalized.

Diy Toy Blood Pressure Cuff

When you go to a doctor, one of the first things they’ll do is check your blood pressure. A real one probably isn’t ideal to go in your children’s doctor’s kit but instead, why not sew them one using the instructions in this blog post?

Diy Upcycle Daddy's Shirt Into Doctors Coat

In a world where less waste is important, we’re trying to find ways to upcycle and reuse a lot of things which would usually end up in the trash. This blog post shows you how to turn one of your husband’s old work shirt into a dress up doctor’s coat for your children.

Diy Feel Better Felt Band Aids

Band aids are an essential part of any first aid kit. If you were to give your children real ones, chances are that you’d find them stuck all over your home! Have a go at sewing them some, which look just like the real thing but are definitely a lot less sticky.

Diy Doc McStuffins Inspired Felt Stethoscope

If you follow the instructions in this blog post, you’ll soon have an amazing stethoscope which can be added into your children’s pretend doctor’s kit. Not only is it cheaper than buying a real one but you could personalize it so you know your kid will love playing with it.

Diy Fake Casts

For some reason, kids love the idea of having a cast on their arm or leg…maybe they just like being dramatic? These fake casts will make them look as though they’ve spent the afternoon in the ER…you can even write on them as you would if they really had a broken bone.

Diy Make Kids Doctors Kit

You can find so many ideas for different DIY doctor’s kits within this post. There’s instructions for a sew your own blood pressure cuff, a personalized kit and even some free printables. Your children will love playing with their kits when you’ve finished with them, maybe even inspiring them to become doctors when they’re older.

Diy Handmade Doctor Play Kit Gift

It’s cheaper than you think to create your very own DIY doctor’s kit for your children to play with. Aprons and Apples says that this one cost just $4.50 to put together, much cheaper than a store bought one and it looks a lot more realistic as well.

Diy Doc McStuffins Doctor Kit

Doc McStuffins is a show on Disney Junior and it’s amazing for our kids to watch as it’s all about a little girl who makes her stuffed toys feel better. If your children love this show, they can recreate the adventures of McStuffins with this themed doctor’s kit.