
The benefit comes from the high-quality construction materials, kid-safe water-based finishes, and unique, modern look. You'll also have to provide your own play food and kitchen utensils. There aren’t as many interactive features on this set, even though it is priced quite high.


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It has a sink, stove, oven, and fridge, plus a couple of extra cabinets for storage. Every detail is carefully considered, from the tapered legs to the acorn and white colors. You can always remove it for the younger set if needed.ĭimensions: 17.36 x 9.92 x 5.43 inches | Age Range: 3 years and up | Material: Plasticįor the child (or parent) with a keen eye for design, it’s hard to beat the Mid-Century Play Kitchen from West Elm. Smaller playrooms or apartments will also appreciate the size when they can't accommodate something larger.īecause it sprays water that could damage the battery or stovetop if played with too rough, this set is probably best for older kids who won’t be tempted to swing the faucet around wildly. The small size makes it easy to put away at the end of the day, while bigger options often become permanent parts of your space. When you're done playing, store the food in the sink basin for easy storage. The set comes with colorful fruits and vegetables for kids to simulate cutting and slicing. Unlike more expensive options on this list, you don't have to buy play food separately. They experience every step from boiling water, to using the stove, to cleaning dishes and leaving them to dry afterward. The realistic lights and sounds make your children feel like they're actually cooking. Plus, it's not an eyesore in your living room or kid's bedroom.ĭimensions: 43 x 17.75 x 41 inches | Age Range: 3 years and up | Material: Woodįor less than $30, your child can play with a tabletop kitchen set complete with a working faucet, stove, and play food. The solid wood construction proves durable, so your child can enjoy it for years, making the price and assembly time worth it in the long run. When playtime is over, the sink is removable for easy cleanup, while the transparent doors on the microwave and oven ensure that your little one isn't hiding anything they shouldn't. Still, for the entertainment and educational value provided, the price feels justified.ĭuring testing, we found that the buttons on the microwave allow kids to work on numbers various play foods mean they can compare colors and sizes and different kitchen tools have them picking up new vocabulary words, adding to the educational value of this pick.


But, you'll have to supply the play food yourself. Once assembled though, this set provided hours of entertainment and independent play. We recommend doing this out of sight of your children because it's a long process that requires a lot of patience. You do need to assemble it yourself-which we found can take a while-but once you do, you and your child will be happy with the made-to-last set that is as modern-looking as it is fun. The modern smartphone included has its own holder, and a chalkboard on the freezer is the perfect place to write a cute note for your little chef. The fridge and freezer combination is the perfect place to store play food, which is sold separately. The KidKraft Uptown Espresso Wooden Play Kitchen has four stove burners on top of an oven, complete with dials that turn. This popular kitchen set we tested is well-made and looks just like the real thing.
