Bring compassionate play to life with the Melissa & Doug Boo-Boos & Bandages Reusable Play Set, a 15-piece pretend first aid kit designed for children ages 3 and up. This set lets them become little caregivers in a safe, fun, and mess-free way - applying and "healing" realistic boo-boos over and over again using only water. When your child uses the water pen to moisten the skin and applies a reusable boo-boo patch, the edges vanish, leaving a convincing scrape or bruise on their skin.
Then press on a bandage, peel it off, and the boo-boo lifts away like magic. Because there is no ink, and the material reverts to invisible when dry, the boo-boos are endlessly reusable. This kit includes a versatile selection of parts: 6 reusable boo-boos, 1 long and 3 short adhesive bandages, a double-sided pretend hot/cold pack, tweezers, and a reusable activity card - all stored neatly in a portable first aid case. The bandages are properly sized so children can simulate treatment on fingers, arms, or ankles, while the hot/cold pack and tweezers add realistic tools to the play.
Because the boo-boos adapt to all skin tones and their edges fade when damp, the play feels more authentic and inclusive. Kids enjoy applying and removing the injuries, while parents love that there is no mess or waste of real bandages. Beyond fun, this set actively supports developmental growth. Children refine fine motor skills when handling small items, practice sequencing as they create and heal boo-boos, and engage in imaginative storytelling and empathy by caring for dolls, toys, or friends.
Durably constructed from child-safe materials and designed for repeated play, this kit makes an ideal gift for aspiring caregivers, role-playing adventures, and quiet, screen-free engagement. With the Boo-Boos and Bandages Reusable Play Set from Melissa and Doug, imaginative healing play meets learning, kindness, and creativity - all in one compact first aid kit.