Playing together is beneficial for kids in numerous ways. An excellent way to ensure this is via a toy kitchen set. Not only will it harbor togetherness and unity while playing, it is also bound to spur the creativity and inherent cooking passions in the child. We have kitchen-set toys in a variety of price ranges and here are some of the kid kitchens that you could place your bets on.
American plastic toys kitchen
Price: About $85
This amazingly styled kitchen set has everything that mommy and daddy have in their big kitchen! There is an oven, a refrigerator and a microwave along with several cupboards to give a wholesome experience to the playing children. The pots, pans and necessary vessels also come along with the set which also has 22 optional accessories such as storage shelves, sink with a removable sprayer/faucet etc.
What’s unique: The realism that the playing set provides is amazing. Pots and pans sizzle when placed on the burners and the massive counter-top has a realistic ticking timer-bell.
Click here to purchaseKid kraft vintage kitchen
Price: About $198
This adorable kitchen arrives in a package of complete fun for the kids. The knobs of the oven actually turn and click in place. A removable sink which looks as real as life is a specialty. The construction is sturdy and made from MDF wood. The kitchen can also be personalized with carving names that are less than 11 characters long. Ample storage space and a cordless phone that arrive with the set is something that the kid would love. The set requires some assembly which may not be that easy!
What’s unique: The whole design has been inspired from vintage kitchens. Apart from being a toy, the kitchen also serves as an excellent model exhibit which your guests would surely admire.
Click here to purchaseDeluxe big and bright kitchen
Price: About $240
When it comes to size, maybe a kitchen for a kid will not get more realistic than this one! It has been constructed from MDF wood, PVS and T-molding and thus is very sturdy and robust, arriving with a 90-day manufacturer’s warranty. The multicolored hues will definitely thrill the child as will the more than ample storage spaces in the huge cupboards. The child can also climb over the kitchen cabinet which has been built to withstand such weights.
What’s unique: The kitchen arrives with a bracket that can secure it to the wall if necessary to save floor space. Along with the standard ‘appliances’ the kitchen arrives with a dishwasher too!
Click here to purchaseLittle Tikes sizzle-n-serve kitchen
Price: About $218
This compact kitchen set boasts of a fantastic grill that has been designed elegantly like a modern stainless unit and mounted in the front of the kitchen for better access. Fabric-lined wicker baskets have been provided for storage and the kitchen could be arranged in two different layouts – L or straight – by a simple rotation. Like modern kitchens, there is also a hanging pot storage facility.
What’s unique: The modern grill that comes with the kitchen has some cool visual and audio effects. A flickering flame erupts when the knob is turned and the cackle of fire can be heard. The kitchen also has a working ice-maker which drops ice into a glass.
Click here to purchaseLifeStyle partytime kitchen
Price: About $150
The best thing about this super-economical kitchen play set is that it requires minimal adult assembly. The set includes extensive and separated storage spaces for different items. There is a storage drawer, a silverware drawer, cabinets and a couple of wicker fruit and vegetable baskets of the pullout type. A sink with a swivel faucet has also been provided along with a multi-level counter top which has a granite look.
What’s unique: There are five realistic electronic features that are sure to thrill the child – a clock, an overhead light, a stove top, a phone and a microwave. Similarly, the frying pan and boiling kettle simulate the sound effects of the real frying and boiling.
Click here to purchaseMelissa & Doug Cooks corner kitchen
Price: About $94
This colorful little kitchen is for little budding chefs to get an introduction into the world of cooking. It is brightly and sprightly colored and arrives with three burners and a sink with faucet on the counter top. The construction is from wood and is thus robust and sturdy. The large storage cabinets along with the fridge and oven which have clicking knobs add the element of realism to the playing experience.
What’s unique: The set is available at a very economical price. The elaborate assembly procedure ensures that even the adults can pitch in to have fun along with the kids. The materials used in making this set are all non-toxic and green.
Click here to purchasePink-retro kids kitchen from Kid Kraft
Price: About $157
Kid Kraft has arrived with an innovative kid kitchen that is suitable for both boys and girls. A pink refrigerator with freezer is visible distinctly and the frescoes water and ice dispensers make a pretty sight. The doors are functional and the set comes with a sink, an oven and a microwave which has clear, see-through doors. A notepad has also been provided on the side panel.
What’s unique: Like a typical modern kitchen, the set comes with a phone which features caller ID! An elegant clock keeps time and the kitchen has been styled as a unisex toy so that you need not worry about different units for your son and daughter.
Click here to purchaseGourmet chef kitchen
Price: About $117
Made in waterproof plywood, the gourmet kitchen meant for kids above three years of age is sure to stimulate group play at a young age. The set is available in green and white and has a very cute design. The craftsmanship is sturdy and elegant which makes it decorative to look at too.
What’s unique: The whole set is very light in weight and simple in design. The whole act of learning how to cook gets very simplified and easy for the kids.
Click here to purchaseCountry-living kids’ wooden kitchen (Anatex)
Price: About $150
This is a very cute and adorable kitchen playing set that can be the main attraction in any kids’ room or playroom. Starting from cooking on the stove, the children could play all the way till washing dishes in the stainles steel sink and storing away make-believe foodstuffs in the elaborate drawers and cabinets.
What’s unique: The whole kitchen set has been covered on all sides with beautiful artwork that is sure to arouse wonder in the onlooker. This converts the toy into a piece of art also which can adorn the kids’ room as a centerpiece if necessary.
Click here to purchaseComplete kitchen center from Guidecraft
Price: About $350
This kitchen-play island features five main appliances – stove, microwave, oven, sink and dishwasher along with all the plates racks. Kids are sure to have everything they need to cook up a lovely menu and clean up later on too. This complete center arrives with silk-screen controls, turnable knobs, wooden shelves, doors with acrylic windows and a natural; hardwood countertop.
What’s unique: This is as wholesome and complete as the kitchen playing experience can get. The kitchen play island is equipped with everything conceivable and it has a 360 degree build with amazing functionality.
