Which play kitchen?

katie4253

We are torn between this kitchen (kidkraft) and this Ikea play kitchen.  Which one do you have (or are you planning to buy)?  Why do you like it? 

anneimal98

We just got a different KidKraft one (uptown espresso) and its been a big hit. I like that they're more realistic/have more features than the Ikea one but, of course, they also cost more money.

daniella2727

i plan to get my daughter this one: https://www.littletikes.com/kids-toys/deluxe-wooden-kitchen-laundry-center

i know she will especially love the dryer part

but i think kids will really love any kitchen! 

katie4253

Estwd2:

By company reputation alone, I'd go with KidKraft (sturdy, reliable) over Ikea (looks great, falls apart quickly). Plus the Ikea one just looks kind of boring.

The Ikea one is actually very sturdy.  It is real wood.  I checked it out when we were there.  I haven't seen the kidkraft one in person.  Ikea's kids furniture actually seems very sturdy.  I've seen my fair share of crap furniture.  So, I'm pretty good at detecting it. You can also get the ikea one with a hutch.  It looks pretty realistic in person.  

I'm still leaning toward the kidkraft one because it seems like it might grow with him better (has more stuff).  But, the Ikea one is also good. 

 

 

katie4253

daniella2727:

i plan to get my daughter this one: https://www.littletikes.com/kids-toys/deluxe-wooden-kitchen-laundry-center

i know she will especially love the dryer part

but i think kids will really love any kitchen! 

Hmmm...this one is cool.  I like the washer/dryer thing.  I can totally see him liking that.  I also like that it is gender neutral.  Lots of domestic stuff isn't.

dairygirl19

I have the red version of the kidcraft!

It's awesome. Very sturdy and decent quality for the money. It also has so many doors to open it's great storage and keeps LO busy for hours.

It's also cute, which is a plus and not as plasticy looking as some.

I'd say it's definitely worth the money.

memali26

Between the two you posted, I'd go with the Kidcraft simply because it has more room to put away the accessories, but toy organization is a big deal to me. And the Kidcraft is just cuter :P

awisern

DS is getting the espresso kidcraft kitchen for Christmas.  We're excited about it...it looks cute and gender neutral.  A friend of mine also told me that it was a nice sturdy kitchen that grew with the kids, so that's a plus for me.

Mason&Mama

We went with this KidKraft (can't make it clicky), but it's for Christmas sonI can't really review it yet. I think that both of the ones you posted seem like great options. https://www.amazon.com/Kidkraft-Deluxe-Lets-Cook-Kitchen/dp/B001EO1T74

TiffanyBerry

We have the Ikea one and love it.

HALFM00N

I'd go with the kidkraft one but buy it off Craigslist! Assembly is a pain I love the little tikes one that was referenced but we already have a pottery barn one which is similar to the kid Kraft. 

chardonnay24

We are getting him the IKEA one for Christmas. I like it better because it's pretty basic, a good size for our apartment, sturdy, and a good price.

JenWen3

I have debated between those exact same kitchens and prefer the KidKraft because it irrationally annoys me that the IKEA kitchen has no refrigerator.