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Toy Dyson Vacuum Is Weirdly Super Popular
Currently, the #1 bestselling item in Amazon’s “Toys & Games” is a miniature Dyson vacuum.
It is incredibly popular, a truth evidenced not only by sales volume but also by nearly 30,000 reviews, most of which give the tiny household cleaner a full 5-stars.
I am of two minds here.
On the one hand, I think it is refreshing to see a trend in children’s toys that does not involve screens. So much “education” these days involves sticking an iPad in kids’ hands, and there is no telling how bad that is for their development. Vacuuming, on the other hand, involves actual movement. It can’t be done while sitting on the couch. Furthermore, it is practical, since it is something your kids will have do for the rest of their lives.
On the other hand, really? Vacuum cleaners? It is summertime! Kids should be in the backyard playing T-ball or running through slip-and-slides. There will be plenty of time for the kids to vacuum once they hit adulthood.
For those of you who, like me, wonder why kids would be interested in a vacuum cleaner in the first place, I recommend checking out the review section. I do not have children, so I cannot vouch for this, but there seem to be two general reactions to vacuums among the little ones—fascination and fear. It just so happens that this mini Dyson is a suitable toy for both!
With regards to the children who love vacuum cleaners (which apparently many do), then this needs no explanation. Of course they would enjoy playing with one of their own! But even if your children quake in fear at the mere thought of the household cleaning device, they could still benefit from having their own kid-sized version. See, apparently the toy Dyson has helped many such children overcome these fears by familiarizing them with the appliance and by teaching them that vacuum cleaners are harmless tools as opposed to rapacious robots.
If you are actually considering getting this toy for your kiddos, you should know that the little vacuum cleaner (made by a brand called Casdon) does in fact work as a regular-sized vacuum cleaner would. It really picks up dirt, and it has the famous “twist & turn” motion of the real Dyson Ball. Because of this, maybe you can use this to turn vacuuming into a “gateway chore,” so to speak. If housecleaning can be presented as fun at a young age, it is going to save you a lot of hassle come later years. Who knows, your kid might even thank you in the long run.