Play kitchens

MKC12/22/2006

A few people are wondering what to get DS for his birthday, and I was thinking about a play kitchen. He loves being in our kitchen and making a mess with all the Tupperware. Do you have any recommendations on which one to get or which ones to avoid?

suedell

We have one from ikea which is very simple and inexpensive. It is easy on the eyes and gender neutral. Grant plays with it almost every day.

ChicagoBroad26

Ava and Mila have this one and they both love it!

https://www.amazon.com/KidKraft-53173-Red-Retro-Kitchen/dp/B0030HBVG2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1393342581&sr=8-4&keywords=kidcraft+retro+kitchen

Lhyacinth888

We got this one handed down to us. I love that it fits in the corner.

KrisM86

We love ours. It's made by Hape. It's simple and very durable and adorable!! We have some accessories from the same company and love those too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00712O0MY?cache=42edb1f6c0ae52b1a4bc6d22f8e86be3&pi=SY115#ref=pd_aw_sbs_5

MsAmeera25

Don't flame me but I never though of a play kitchen for DS because it seems girly but do the boys like them too?? I was actually looking for a play house but I guess that isn't too far off from a play kitchen.

KrisM86

MsAmeera25 said:

Don't flame me but I never though of a play kitchen for DS because it seems girly but do the boys like them too?? I was actually looking for a play house but I guess that isn't too far off from a play kitchen.

DS loves playing with ours, and so do all of DD's boy friends.

Also, I have never understood why kitchens are seen as "girly." Doesn't everyone eat food and cook??

MKC12/22/2006

JollyWife said:

We got ours for ds when he was about one and a half. He still loves it! Last night he was bringing me meals on a little tray

OmG I seriously can't wait till DS does that

pinottoparenthood

MsAmeera25 said:

Don't flame me but I never though of a play kitchen for DS because it seems girly but do the boys like them too?? I was actually looking for a play house but I guess that isn't too far off from a play kitchen.

I want my boy to COOK! My husband can cook and I love it. So sexy.

ChicagoBroad26

FYI- Kidcraft has TONS of play kitchens on Zulilly today

TuckleUp

KrisM86 said:

We love ours. It's made by Hape. It's simple and very durable and adorable!! We have some accessories from the same company and love those too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00712O0MY?cache=42edb1f6c0ae52b1a4bc6d22f8e86be3&pi=SY115#ref=pd_aw_sbs_5

I love Hape toys!

MsAmeera25

I don't know why I thought that I just do it's probably my sexist upbringing lol I'm looking at the kitchens now they are adorable.

KrisM86

TuckleUp said:

KrisM86 said:

We love ours. It's made by Hape. It's simple and very durable and adorable!! We have some accessories from the same company and love those too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00712O0MY?cache=42edb1f6c0ae52b1a4bc6d22f8e86be3&pi=SY115#ref=pd_aw_sbs_5

I love Hape toys!

They are really well made and so cute.

MKC12/22/2006

I wish I knew if people will give DS the kitchen and an activity cube - the ones on Zulily today are adorable! Someone should post next time they are on Zulily again... I better wait this time to see what gifts he gets.

suedell

My ds loves his kitchen! He makes us food all the time. Here's my plug for ikea again- but they also sell soft cloth food that is different from the plastic food and is healthier - veggies, fish, etc.

https://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/spr/49874533/

https://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/70185750/

24ladybug

Kitchens are great for boys!
...bobby flay...
I have a set that my grandfather made for me when I was little.
I love the wooden sets for inside and plastic for outside.

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Kate_C

A lot of these say for ages 3+. Anyone have any issues with them? This sounds like a perfect gift idea for my wee ones otherwise!

OhSewCrafty

We have the little Step2 kitchen in our kitchen. Ginny loves it already! Her and Charlie "cook" while we're cooking dinner.

08summerbride

we have the fisher price grow with me kitchen. It is nice because it has 2 heights you can set it at and is very easy to put together. it is small enough that it doesn't take up too much space either and it sturdy enough for DS to pull up on without toppling over. 

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Grow-Cook-Care-Kitchen/dp/B00632LSS2/ref=sr_1_5?s=toys-and-games&srs=2529427011&ie=UTF8&qid=1393374197&sr=1-5&keywords=fisher+price+kitchen

Debbie0580

I didn't check what type of kitchens everyone else posted but this is the one we have by Little Tikes. It has the "manly" BBQ on the side Our DS loves his. We gave it to him when he was about 1.5. He's always saying "supper's ready" and bringing us random food (usually his rubber duck in a pan. Maybe he thinks it's a chicken??)

Mommymorticia

Oooo great thread. I was having trouble deciding whether to do a kitchen, grill, or tool table but I really want to do a kitchen now. I was also concerned about it being too early but I think for Christmas this year it would be great.

suedell

I laughed when I fought him doing this after we were just posting about it!

KrisM86

Ours isn't anchored, but it's also not super tall. It's quite sturdy. We got it when DD was 14 months and DS plays with it now. They've both pulled up on it a lot and never toppled it. You might have more of an issue with some of the plastic ones. Ours is wooden: https://www.moolka.com/jzv/prod?o=froogle&prodId=24235&gclid=CKP5g_a26rwCFVLxOgodySkA5g

OhSewCrafty

Ours isn't anchored. Its very small though. Charlie has pulled it down on himself once or twice as a toddler, but it was fine.

Debbie0580

@phill027 ours isn't anchored but DS has never toppled it over. It's quite "bottom heavy," for lack of a better word. DD is into everything DS is so she plays with what she can reach, fridge, baskets of food, oven and dishwasher. She loves opening and closing the doors.

MKC12/22/2006

Loving all these recommendations. Thank you!

danuli8

What a great thread! I think DS might get a play kitchen for Christmas this year. Thanks for posting all of the different ones your LOs have!