Every child loves to pretend and play, whether it’s dressing up or wanting to copy mummy.
StyleNest roundup the best pretend and play toys from John Lewis so your little one’s imagination runs wild. From pirate ships where they can recreate their very own version of Pirates of The Caribbean to classic fancy dress costumes, we’ve picked the best and most playful pieces.

Pirate Costume
Little Jack Sparrow’s will love this pirate costume complete with eye patch, pirate’s hat and sword.


Toy Kitchen
Inspire future Mary Berry’s with this kitchen complete with a two-tier oven, rotating hob, saucepans and play pretend bacon and eggs. Your little one will feel as though she is cooking up a storm.


Doctor Costume
Complete with an identity badge, green trousers and stethoscope, this doctor’s scrub uniform is the perfect costume for pretend play.


Fairy Costume
Featuring a pink tutu and glittery wings with gemstones and butterfly wand, little girl’s will love playing ballerina or fairy with this pretty in pink costume.


Pirate Galleon
Ooh-argh matey! Little ones will love jumping aboard this wooden pirate galleon complete with captain’s cabin with deck, ship wheel, ladder and sails. Fun for the whole family, if this doesn’t pry the children away from the computer, nothing will and if they’re naughty…make ‘em walk the plank!


Policeman Costume
Featuring handcuffs to restrain naughty siblings, walk-talkie to radio mum and dad and high vis police uniform, this realistic costume will be the source of hours of entertainment amongst your little ones playing good cop Vs. bad cop.


Waitrose Trolley
Supermarket shopping doesn’t seem so bad when you have your own miniature Waitrose trolley to help pass the time. Perfect for pretend play at home or bring along to the supermarket and get the little one involved with the groceries.


Nurse Costume
Children love playing doctors and nurses and this pretend play nurses outfit makes for the perfect dress for little girl’s who want to grow up to be a nurse.


Grocery Set
Every little one loves to pretend shop and what better way to do it with replicas of mummy’s kitchen cupboard. From milk to chopped tomatoes and spaghetti to soup, this realistic 18 piece Waitrose food set is perfect for play food shops.
