A LITTLE PLAY GUIDE
Make a little moment of it. Try this together Set up one crate as a market. Let your child choose two items for a stuffed animal's pretend lunch, then swap roles so they can run the shop.
Let the play grow with them Start with familiar foods. Later, sort by color, describe a make-believe meal, or make an order with drawings instead of written words.
Age & play notes For ages 3+ only. These realistic pieces are toys, not food; keep them out of mouths and away from younger siblings. Similar produce sets have different age ratings.
Age labels are minimum guidance, not a guarantee of suitability. Inspect toys, stay involved, and adapt play to your child.
A no-shopping version During a real grocery routine, name foods together or make a pretend shop with empty, clean, safe food boxes.
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