The last several months for working parents with small children has been an interesting juggling act, to say the least. Now, toy maker Fisher-Price has rolled out new “mini-me” role playing items that turn our reality into playtime.
As parents and caregivers fire up their laptop and enjoy a coffee drink, picked up curbside without face-to-face contact, children can play along with the “My Home Office” set.
The set includes a laptop, headset for video conferencing, a coffee cup, and a cell phone with four “apps.” What parent wouldn’t want to swap phones with their child when it has dogs and cats on conference calls?
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Getting some reps in at the home gym? Children can, too. The “Baby Biceps” set comes with a barbell, kettlebell, water bottle and sweatband. Starting healthy habits can never start too early.
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The new line also includes a “Tiny Tourist” set with camera and sunblock for those staycations and a “Cutest Chef” set. Unfortunately, the chef set does not come with a sourdough starter. Instead, it has a meatball and oven mitt that doubles as a teething toy.
Fisher-Price says they have deliberately focused on creating toys that get parents and caregivers laughing, as well as engaged in playful learning.