"What can make a hippopotamus smile?"
Your little will:
- Practice role play and imaginative play by taking care of the hippo's teeth using the toothbrush and other tools.
- Practice their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination by using the dental tweezers to pick up loose teeth or other small objects or using the dental scaler to pick imaginary plaque from the hippo's teeth and gums
- Explore teeth and gums, the tools that a dentist uses, and why dental hygiene is important
- Become more comfortable with dental tools and procedures by imitating a dentist
Specifications
- 9 piece set with option to add stuffed hippo
- Includes hippo mouth measuring approximately 9.5 cm x 5 cm
- Also includes a few extra loose teeth, a pretend dental mirror, a scaler (pick), a pair of tweezers, a drill, a medicine spoon, and of course - a toothbrush
- Smallest object is the loose teeth which are about 2.5 cm tall
- Hippo mouth can be opened and closed
- Option to also include stuffed hippo, which measures approximately 22 cm x 18 cm x 9.5 cm
- Made of blue ABS plastic with option to add stuffed hippo in matching color
Safety
Small objects, particularly loose teeth, present a choking hazard. For children over age 3 or under direct adult supervision. You know your child best.
