• Realistic lights

• Realistic vacuum sound

• For ages 3+ years

The *only* downfall of this toy is that it is not particularly durable. Both myself and a friend own it and both found that the front cover began to detach almost immediately and eventually had to be taped on. The hose also fell off. So much so that now, not quite two years later - if I want one for my now 18 month old daughter, we will need a new one. ....

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Great for kids!!  Nov 15, 2000 By Veronica Rundell
My son got this as a gift when he was 2. He refused to open another gift at the party and began trying to rip the box open to get the vacuum out! That would have been enough, but he would use that vacuum all over the house, even attaching MY vacuum's attachments to the hose and "cleaning" the crevices. He is almost four and still loves to "vacuum" with me. The toy held up pretty well, considering it's been 2 years. The hose attachment broke and doesn't stay on anymore, but he doesn't care. When he was smaller and completely enthralled we would pack the vacuum with us on visits and even vacations, but the novelty has since passed. I think he has learned a bit about tidiness and that cleaning can be more fun than it looks. I know it is more fun for me, chasing him with my vacuum while I clean up the floor. Now my sister is asking for one for her 18 month old for Christmas. I highly recommend this toy.

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My two year old son LOVES this toy!  May 16, 2004 By Allison R Zimri
My son received this toy as a gift when he was about twenty months old and I must say that it is definitely one of his favorite toys. He was so fascinated by the real vacuum cleaner and now he actually feels as though he is really vacuuming. He reaches for his toy vacuum first thing every morning and it definitely occupies him for long periods of time. The nice thing is it is so durable and easy to use. I love the button that can be pressed to make noise(and it's not loud either) that makes it seem even more like a real vacuum. There are not all that many toys that he loves the way he loves this one and I can see him enjoying it for many years to come. It is also very inexpensive and is well worth the money.

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Hours of fun.  Nov 16, 2000 By nancie sadulski
My 3 year old boy loves this toy. Until obtaining this vacuum, he never wanted to help me with the chores. Now, I no longer ask him to do it. He vacuums for hours and gets so much satisfaction and pride to see his accomplishments. Along with the company making this product looking like the real vacuum, it really picks up dirt. Upon taking my vacuum out, he runs to get his to do the chores along with me. I think this product was the smartest thing Dirt Devil could have ever come out with for children. My little boy feels so much like a grown up. I just love to see the enjoyment he gets out of this toy. It is definitely one of the best toy we have bought for him.

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My son loves this  Jun 11, 2004 By L. Pearson
My son has been fascinated with the vacuum cleaner since he was a year old. He would stand at the closet and scream whever I put it away. I bought this hoping to ease his anxiety when I was tired of cleaning! He loves this toy. He is now just over 2 and goes to find his vacuum whever mommy is vacuuming. He loves the button that he can push himself to turn it "on" and the light is great. It would be nice if it actually picked up dirt but you can't beat it for the price. It's quiet, has no pieces to break or get lost, and is very inexpensive. He uses it on a regular basis and I've never had to replace the batteries in the year+ that I've had it. It shuts off automatically after a minute or so.

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