Role model
The premise of the show is a young girl who has the gift of communicating with toys and healing their illness and ‘boo-boos’. The star is Dottie McStuffins, a six year old, African American girl who dreams of becoming a doctor.
Doc as she is lovingly referred to in the show is supported by her crew of stuffed animal friends.
Lambie: a stuffed lamb who loves to cuddle
Chilly: a hypochondriac snowman
Stuffy: an overly proud stuffed dragon
Hallie: a jolly hippo receptionist who greets any patients at Doc’s toy hospital.
Health and humanity
It was created by Chris Nee, a mom herself who got the idea whilst waiting at the doctor’s with her child one afternoon. For Nee, it was a chance to educate younger kids about leading a healthy lifestyle and the importance of helping others, whether they are toys, humans or animals.
Positive reactions
Ultimately the show also highlights the importance of dreaming big and the attitude that with a little imagination and hard work, anything is possible.The show resonated with both the kids there as well as their parents.
Here are some reactions to the preview held at Spruce restaurant at Phoenix Park.
Dana Joy Sim, 4, whose favourite character is Mickey Mouse absolutely adored the show, she especially liked Chilly whom she thought was really cute.
Kyrene Koh, 6, really loved the show as she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Her dad was delighted that there was a health tip at the end of each episode as this gave the show added value.
Ace Chua, 7, really liked the character of Stuffy the dragon who brought lots of comic relief to the show. He also enjoyed the songs that Doc and her toy friends sing just before they patch up any injuries.
Good news for your little ones as Doc McStuffins has been picked up for a second season on Disney Junior.
For now though, Doc McStuffins, which premiered on Disney Junior on 9th July at 9.30am, will be available three times a day, seven days a week for the family’s viewing pleasure.
Review done by Wafa Marican
