{"id":21173,"date":"2016-01-21T17:00:32","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T17:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/?p=21173"},"modified":"2017-05-26T14:00:03","modified_gmt":"2017-05-26T13:00:03","slug":"play-kitchen-toys-boys-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/play-kitchen-toys-boys-girls\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the Best Play Kitchen Toys for Kids Who Love Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Children learn a vast\u00a0mix of skills\u00a0through play and make-believe activities. Cooking toys and\u00a0games<\/a> that encourage\u00a0children to use their imagination and promote\u00a0interaction with other kids are an essential part of this mix. When your child spends a few hours with their\u00a0friend in a play kitchen cooking a make-believe meal for teddy\u2019s tea party, they are\u00a0learning all sorts of\u00a0useful life skills: sharing, taking turns, and being part of a team. They are also\u00a0having a whole pot-load\u00a0of fun!<\/p>\n

A toy\u00a0kitchen is a great play and learning space\u00a0for younger children, both boys and girls. While these miniature replica kitchens and their world of kitchen accessories are nothing new, but whilst the kids of today are always keen to play with their electronic devices, it is worth remembering just how much fun you had cooking in a pretend kitchen all those years ago!<\/p>\n

So if you want to teach your child how to use their imagination without a keyboard in sight, here are ten of the best kitchen toys\u00a0for boys and girls.<\/p>\n

Crafty Kids Kitchen Sets<\/h2>\n

1. Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Little<\/a><\/p>\n

Little Tikes is one of the best-known brand names for kids\u2019 toys. The company specializes in well-constructed, inexpensive toys made from sturdy plastic and their Super Chef Kitchen<\/a> is no exception. It is compact, stylish, and should slot easily into the corner of any play room. It also comes with lots of cool accessories, including plates, cups and cutlery.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>: Open and close oven, refrigerator, cabinet and microwave. Stove top with electronic cooking sounds. Coffee pot, phone, frying pan, plates, cups, forks, knives and spoons.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 3+ years<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0KidKraft Uptown Espresso Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"KidKraft<\/a><\/p>\n

If your child wants a super-modern kitchen just like mom and dad, the KidKraft Uptown Espresso<\/a> is one of the most deluxe play kitchen sets around, with lots of interactive features. The Uptown Espresso is more expensive than some other kitchens, but you get what you pay for. It features a refrigerator, microwave, freezer, oven and dishwasher and is large enough for several kids to play at once. This pretend kitchen has been precision designed by engineers, so it is built to last and could easily be used in a busy kindergarten setting.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>:\u00a0Refrigerator, freezer, microwave, oven, dishwasher and a neat usable chalkboard mounted on the\u00a0on the freezer.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 3+ years<\/p>\n

3. KidKraft Vintage Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"KidKraft<\/a><\/p>\n

The KidKraft Vintage kitchen<\/a> is almost too attractive to play with. It comes in a choice of colors and the cute vintage style is simply adorable. Knobs click and turn and the sink can be removed. In fact, the number of interactive features is endless. Kids will have a ball making pretend meals for their friends. Make no mistake: this is probably better than your real kitchen!<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>: Open and close refrigerator, freezer, microwave, cabinet, oven. Stove top and removable sink.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 3+ years<\/p>\n

4. Little Tikes Cook N Grow Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Little<\/a><\/p>\n

The great thing about the Little Tikes Cook N Grow<\/a>\u00a0kitchen is that it can be reconfigured to suit two different age grades. The first stage is perfect for pre-school kids but once your little ones grow a bit, you can add the extras for greater role play opportunities. The kitchen can also be reconfigured to suit taller children. The Cook N Grow kitchen comes with loads of accessories, which will help your child learn about shapes and colors as they engage in imaginative role play with their friends.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>: Configurable for different ages. Open and close oven, refrigerator and microwave. Stove top with electronic cooking sounds.\u00a026 assorted play accessories.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>:\u00a018+ months<\/p>\n

5. Melissa & Doug\u2019s Wooden Play Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Melissa<\/a><\/p>\n

The award winning Melissa & Doug brand specializes in educational, classic toys. The company started off in the garage of Doug\u2019s parents\u2019 home, but today they are one of the most popular brands in the U.S. The Melissa & Doug Kitchen<\/a> is exceptionally well designed. It is solidly constructed from wood and very easy to assemble. The kitchen has been rigorously tested to ensure it is 100% safe for young children to use. It is bright, fun to play with, and a great wooden kitchen to feed your child\u2019s imagination through independent learning.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>: Open and close refrigerator, cook top, oven and\u00a0removable sink.\u00a0Fully functional\u00a0timer.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 3+ years<\/p>\n

6. Hape Gourmet Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Hape<\/a><\/p>\n

The Hape Gourmet kitchen<\/a> is a gorgeously simple all-in-one design that is ideal for toddlers and younger children. It features an oven, hob, and sink. There are big red knobs to activate the burners and a shelf to store kitchen utensils. This toy\u00a0kitchen is constructed from sustainable Baltic Birch plywood and finished with child-safe paint. The design is strictly gender neutral, so boys and girls can both have fun playing pretend restaurants or cooking dinner for mom and dad.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>: Open and close oven and cabinet, stove with turnable knobs\u00a0and sink.\u00a0Hape kitchen accessories<\/a> are sold\u00a0separately.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 3+ years<\/p>\n

7. Step2 Cozy Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Step2<\/a><\/p>\n

The Step2 Cozy Kitchen<\/a> is compact but fun. It features an oven, refrigerator, storage cabinets for kitchen accessories, a sink and a moveable faucet. The stove top looks realistic enough to cook dinner on and the knobs all make click sounds. This play kitchen is ideal if you don\u2019t have lots of space, plus it comes with tons of accessories to make playtime more fun.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>: Open and close oven, refrigerator and cabinets. Sink with\u00a0movable faucet. Includes\u00a021 piece accessory set.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 2+ years<\/p>\n

8. Step2 Grand Walk-in Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Step2<\/a><\/p>\n

The Step2 Grand Walk-in<\/a>\u00a0kids play kitchen is one of the more expensive pretend kitchens for children, but it looks fabulous and includes an amazing 103-piece accessory set. There is even an attached dining area where your child\u2019s guests can sit while their food is prepared. The overall design is super realistic and even includes replica stainless steel appliances.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>: Attached dining area. Electronic sounds and lights\u00a0in the grill, stove top, and phone. Includes a 103-piece accessory set.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 2+ years<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0American Plastic Toy Deluxe Custom Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"American<\/a><\/p>\n

The American Plastic Toy Deluxe Custom Kitchen<\/a> comes with realistic lights and sizzling\/bubbling sounds. Made from pink plastic, it might be a better girls kitchen set, but this play kitchen has lots of great features, including removable \u2018wicker\u2019 baskets, and all the main kitchen appliances. It isn\u2019t as large as some pretend kitchens, but is a good size for toddlers and smaller children. It is also light-weight and therefore easy to move around.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>:\u00a0Open and close microwave, refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. Stove burners with lights and sounds. Includes\u00a022 play\u00a0accessories.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 3+ years<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0KidKraft Uptown Pastel Kitchen Playset<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"KidKraft<\/a><\/p>\n

The KidKraft Uptown\u00a0Kitchen<\/a> is ideal for older children. It is made from wood and is large enough to allow several children to play in the kitchen at once. There is a cordless phone and a chalkboard for creative play, knobs turn and click, and the oven and microwave door have see-through panels. The design is bright and cheerful \u2013 kids of either gender will feel right at home: baking, taking orders for their pretend caf\u00e9 and cooking meals for friends. The KidKraft Uptown Kitchen is definitely a popular\u00a0kitchen that younger children will grow into.<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/strong>: Open and close refrigerator, freezer, microwave, oven and dishwasher. Cordless phone and usable chalkboard.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 3+ years<\/p>\n

BONUS: Bringing it to life<\/h3>\n

A play kitchen just isn’t a kitchen without some play food to cook and… eat? Play doh<\/a>\u00a0or even real food (if you are gain) is a great way to bring a kitchen and cooking to life. Here’s some pretty incredible ideas from\u00a0Rainbow Learning.<\/p>\n