Science Mad SM40 Chemistry Lab Kit For Kids - Learn About Chemicals With 80+ Safe, Educational Fun Experiments - Includes 10 Chemicals and Real Flame Burner, 10+ Years,Multicolor,39cm

I gave this to my kids, hoping they might learn something..... and they did and they loved it. Said it was like school but better! There are loads of experiments to do, but to do them all you do have to provide your own methylated spirit for the burner, which was a bit of a pain as we had to go buy some - but once we did you can do real experiments. Does need some parental help but I enjoyed it too.

My son loves science and this was the perfect set to get him. Instructions are easy to follow and they have an enjoyable time expecting.

Bought as gift for grandson age eleven. Looked to have a good variety of equipment in the set.

Purchased as a Christmas present, the recipient was pleased with it , so sorted can't be bad

You buy this aet only to get a booklet inside telling you all the equipment and products you need to buy to do the experiments. I had to spend another £60. Expensive.

Great for introducing children to chemistry and science.

Good chemicals and lab equipment. Really good for kids

I very rarely give low review scores but I seriously suggest avoiding this product or at the very least be very aware of what it is and what it isn’t. If you’re looking to get a youngster hooked on the wonderful world of chemistry, walk, no, run, away. There are three major problems: Firstly the experiments are incredibly dull and lack any sort of ‘wow’ that might capture a young mind and appear written for a FAR older audience. Factually correct I have no doubt, but deeply, deeply dull. Secondly. Experiments are often interlinked so if you find a rare experiment that sound interesting (let alone exciting!) then you find you also need to prepare solutions in various previous experiments before you can do this experiment. Finally the majority of the chemicals (let alone tools and accessories) needed in the experiments are not even included in the kit. So it’s off to B&Q and then to a pharmacist who looks at you as if you’re up to no good asking for sodium hydroxide. In short a complete waste of money and one deeply disappointed youngster.