7 best toy vacuum cleaners to “help” in the household
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Children love to imitate you and toys vacuum cleaners are a safe way to help around the house.
The best for your child to walk behind you is this Casdon Dyson toy Ball vacuum cleaner because it is quite real but still has a nice insight into the cyclone effect with cheerful balls inside.
The right choice can be an excellent addition to the pretend play kitchen or dollhouse. That's why I decided to test children's vacuum cleaners and create this buying guide for you.
Let's take a quick look at the best options, then I'll dig deeper into each of these choices:
Overall best real working toy vacuum cleaner
The Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner combines the authentic look and feel, as well as sounds, of a large vacuum cleaner, although without the same power.
Best Realistic Toy Vacuum Cleaner
This Miele looks like a large vacuum cleaner, but in miniature, so that children can enjoy their fantasy work more.
Best cheap toy vacuum cleaner
At the age of 2, or maybe even 1 year, they can already try to wipe a little with the brush, making this a nice set to grow with your child.
Best upright toy vacuum cleaner
The true vacuum action means it can suck lightweight items, such as small beads and strips of paper, off the floor.
Happiest child vacuum cleaner
The clear tube through which the vacuumed items pass gives children a direct view of the suction power, which ensures interactivity and fascination.
Best Wooden Toy Vacuum Cleaner
It doesn't really have suction, but it's more like a game where you have to “suck” the popcorn, pretzels and more by going over it with the machine.
Best toy vacuum cleaner for toddlers
The LED lights and sounds, combined with the clear plastic chamber with the mini balls, make this a fun interactive vacuum cleaner with light.
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Kids vacuum cleaner buying guide
I will briefly dwell on the most important features to look out for in a child vacuum cleaner, in particular safety and design.
Toy safety
The toy vacuum cleaners should be suitable for the age of the children as safety is always a first concern.
They should have as few small parts as possible as they can pose a choking hazard so those with blocks and beads can targeting older children.
These should also be made of non-toxic materials, especially durable plastic; on batteries to prevent electrocution; and with manageable cords to reduce the risk of strangulation, among other things.
Attractive design and functions
The toys should catch the children's attention, especially with its vibrant colors, for example a vacuum cleaner with light or other small details such as bows and pink balls.
However, to keep their attention, this is necessary toys also have attractive features such as realistic sounds and indicator lights, clear plastic chambers to see the spinning balls and a wide range of songs.
The toys from Playgo wins the third criterion.
I also read parents' reviews to determine which were satisfied with the overall performance, in addition to the manufacturer's reputation for making safe toys of high quality.
Best 7 Toy Vacuum Cleaners Reviewed
Following are all of our top picks, starting with the Casdon. So, here come the best toy vacuum cleaners for kids!
CASDON Dyson Ball DC22
- Real suction power
- Cheerful balls in the interior
- Cyclone action teaches kids how a vacuum cleaner works
- Is quite loud
Suitable for: 3 to 9 years old
The Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner combines the authentic look and feel, as well as sounds, of a big one vacuum cleaner, although without the same power.
The power head can be used to pick up small debris from the floor, while the trash can in the back can store a bit before throwing away becomes a must.
The combination means that your child can help a little bit with vacuuming your floors, although only in play.
The real power of this one vacuum cleaner lies in the clear plastic chamber that can hold hundreds of small balls.
When it is on, the balls are subjected to a cyclone action, which fascinates the children for the impressive display of colors.
The cyclone action can also be used to teach older children how vacuum cleaners work.
What's nice about it: Apart from the sounds of the vacuum cleaner the height and weight, as well as the cyclonic action of the Dyson Ball Vacuum Cleaner, contribute to a realistic experience, even for toddlers.
Casdon Dyson DC22 vs DC14
The main difference between the Casdon Dyson DC22 and DC14 children's vacuum cleaners is that the DC22 has a traditional design and the DC14 is modeled after Dyson's upright model of the same name.
Both are a lot of fun to play with and also have real suction action and a transparent chamber to see the cyclone in action, but the DC22 has some nice attachments to put on the hose, just like you do with your own vacuum cleaner would have.
Theo Klein Honey 6841
- Lifelike and educational
- Sound is really limited
- No additional features
Suitable for: 3 to 7 years old
This Miele looks like a big one vacuum cleaner, but in miniature, so that children can enjoy their imaginative work more.
The sounds are so similar to the real thing that you might even think the kids are wearing a portable one vacuum cleaner use without your permission!
However, the toy vacuum has no suction power, unlike the Dyson Ball Vacuum, which is just a minor flaw in its overall design as many kids are content with pretending.
The height and weight are also suitable for younger children, and contribute to the development of their gross motor skills (push, pull and lift).
What is great about it this is an excellent one toys for kids to learn about cleaning the house and sharing chores (Here are more tips for making chores fun!) with others.
The attractive design also adds to its appeal.
casdon Hetty Pink Handheld Vacuum
- Lots of stuff for little money
- no sounds
- No suction or noises
Suitable for: 3 to 6 years old
The pink Casdon Handheld Vacuum is clearly a toy vacuum, but therein lies its appeal to young girls - they can play with it without their parents worrying.
The characteristic Hetty face on the included dustpan and dustpan enhances the playful appearance for girls.
At the age of 2, or maybe even 1 year, they can already try to wipe a little with the brush, making this a nice set to grow with your child.
It doesn't have any suction or noise, but that can be an advantage too.
CASDON Dyson DC14
- Real suction power
- Nice balls with cyclone action
- Sound is quite loud
Suitable for: 3 to 8 years old
The Dyson DC14 has several things that make it unique, so we couldn't leave it out of this list of the best toy vacuums for kids.
The true vacuum action means it can suck lightweight items, such as small beads and strips of paper, off the floor.
The cyclone action that can be seen from the clear plastic chamber provides an interesting view, as well as a learning opportunity about how vacuum cleaners work.
Even the realistic sounds when turned on add to the experience.
Add to that the fact that it stands on its own, unlike the Dyson Ball, and the DC14 is a great toy.
Make sure you set a realistic expectation, because it is toys and not your full-sized device so you really still have your own vacuum cleaner required!
What's great about it: I like the overall design from the suction to the standalone feature.
casdon LH-R1 Little Henry
- Real suction power
- Super cheerful design
- Cord often gets in the way
Suitable for: 3 to 8 years old
Little Henry is no small in terms of great features.
The small, drum-type toy vacuum cleaner has enough suction power to be lightweight due to its T-shaped nozzle.
The suction power comes from the battery-powered motor.
The clear tube through which the vacuumed items pass gives children a direct view of the suction power, which ensures interactivity and fascination.
What's great about it: the real suction power, the cord, the plug, the accessories and of course the appearance (especially when you have this full-fledged real Henry vacuum cleaner have) make the Little Henry great toys.
Melissa & Doug Tasks Game Vacuum Cleaner
- Game and vacuum cleaner in one
- Great wooden construction
- quite heavy
- Maybe they still want to help with the real vacuum cleaner
Suitable for: from 3 years
The Melissa & Doug vacuum cleaner is a bit different from the others on this list, but that's also a lot of fun!
So it is made of wood if you like wooden toys this is also a nice choice.
It doesn't really have suction, but it's more like a game where you have to “suck” the popcorn, pretzels and more by going over it with the machine.
As soon as your child does that, the piece of dirt, which is also all made of wood and looks very cute, will be picked up by the bin.
playgo 2-in-1
- LED lights and sounds make it interactive
- 2-in-1 system so they also have a small petty thief
- Maybe too much stimulation
Suitable for: 3 to 6 years old
The Playgo 2-in-1 combines an upright and a handy toy vacuum cleaner in one, so there is more for your money.
The small vacuum can be detached from the handle, turning it into a hand dust vacuum for cleaning in smaller areas.
The LED lights and sounds, combined with the clear plastic chamber containing the mini balls, make this a fun interactive vacuum cleaner with light.
What's great about itNot too many full-sized vacuums have the same versatility as the Playgo 2-in-1, and that's a good reason to make it to this list.
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Conclusion
Just keep in mind that even the best toy vacuum cleaners come with their risks, such as kids swallowing the tiny beads.
Be around so you can supervise their game and keep them as safe as possible.
Always something to do for the holidays or rainy day?
Play Choice now has the ultimate activity book collection, with over 60 pages of fun coloring pages and educational puzzles.
Joost Nusselder, the founder of Speelkeuze.nl is a content marketer, father and loves trying out new toys. As a child he came into contact with everything related to games when his mother started the Tinnen Soldaat in Ede. Now he and his team create helpful blog articles to help loyal readers with fun play ideas.
