Parents are buying $12 toy robot vacuums for their kids from Kmart

Parents are buying a $12 robot vacuum toy to teach children about cleaning – and the affordable buy actually works to pick up debris. 

The Kmart product has an average star rating of 4.3 out of five and mimics the design of luxe robot vacuums on the market – such as the ECOVACS Deebot X1 priced at $2499 at JB Hi-Fi. 

So far customers have been raving about the device designed with blue buttons by saying it ‘works great’ on floorboards but not as well on carpet. 

It also has a built-in dirt compartment, automatic swivel sensor and gentle suction to pick up small particles. 

Many parents said the product is ideal for toddlers who love to join in when cleaning.

‘My toddler always gets so excited when we vacuum and wants a go. I usually just hand him an attachment and he goes and “vacuums” but it would be great if he actually did do some real vacuuming,’ one parents wrote on Facebook and was keen to buy the toy vacuum. 

‘I saw it and got excited, might be ok as a gift for my nephew,’ another wrote. 

Some even had a laugh after noticing an odd feature on the Kmart website. 

The brand claims the product ‘encourages screen free time’, which some customers questioned. 

‘Encourages screen free time.. so you watch the vacuum instead?’ one wrote with a laugh. 

Other customers have raved about the device designed with blue buttons by saying it ‘works great’ on floorboards but not as well on carpet 

Others have also left positive reviews on the Kmart website. 

‘Fun to watch it go around the kitchen and actually pick up pet hair/ crumbs. My stepson calls it his pet robot. Works great. So cheap too,’ one wrote. 

‘A great kids toy even picks up dog hair off floorboards and lino,’ another added.   

‘Great little robot, the only downfall is battery life,’ a third said. 

The product is suitable for kids aged three and up and requires batteries.