What is the best toy for your kids to have hours of fun? This is the question that has different answers. Actually, it depends on preferences. If your son is into action games, the chances are high that he won’t play with simple toys. You will have to get some guns, trucks, or other such things.
However, there are some toys that are good for all. Toy kitchen, for instance, is something that gives hours of entertainment to your kids. You don’t have to consider too many things before buying it. But, you should make sure you buy a toy kitchen with best looks. The more realistic a kitchen is, the better it will be. The encouraging thing is that there are several manufacturers with several toy kitchen options. For instance, KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen is one of the most popular options for those who need a complete kitchen with amazing equipment. Melissa & Doug deluxe kitchen is another option which is popular due to its cost effectiveness and durability. And, if you are interested in kitchens for your son, you can consider the option of Little Tikes Sizzle N Serve Kitchen, or Educo creative cookery club. Both options are good and come with realistic look.
So, if you are interested in getting a great Christmas gift for your son or daughter, go get a toy kitchen. You will be amazed to see the excitement on the fact of your child, which is all that matters in the end.
1. KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen
A toy kitchen was what we were looking for some time for our two toddlers. I was interested in buying this kitchen but the only issue was about its size. There were people with reviews that the size and height is insufficient. Though I think they are right in calling it a small kitchen, I think its fine for my toddlers. Actually, I bought it for my 2year and 3 year old toddlers and both of them can play with it with no problem. But, I have to say that kitchen is too small for five year old kids.
Now, let’s talk something about the assembly. It is not really difficult, but you need to do it in a correct way. First, remove stickers from all pieces and then put them on floor. Plus, get all nuts and bolts before assembling. The job is pretty easy, but it might take somewhere close to two hours to fix it up. But, you are done, it seems like you have created something out of this world. And, another amazing thing that sets this kitchen apart from other preassembled kitchen is a big difference in price.
This is a great kitchen, but we made it even better by ordering following things.
A wooden/felt cupcake baking set
Melissa and Doug red wood pot set
Melissa and Doug pizza set
Melissa and Doug Play Food set
Melissa and Doug cut-apart foods
A wooden tea pot
The Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set
Two chef hats
The amazing thing is that there is enough storage to put all these things. In fact, it was able to keep a half carton of eggs with mini gallons of milk. And, there was still some room left for other things. What’s more, Melissa and Doug pots were just perfect for this kitchen. The only thing I was not happy about was the unavailability of drawers for mixing spoons, forks, etc. But, I was happy to see enough storage for baskets and dustbins.
All in all, this is a great toy kitchen and our kids are in love with it. The attention to details is remarkable, as you can find latches on doors, microwave with spinning turntable, turning faucet handles and knobs. These are the impressive features of this kitchen, but I have nothing to say about durability, at least right now when I’ve just bought it.
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2. KidKraft Large Kitchen
Santa gave this kitchen to my daughter 3 years ago. I was searching for something made from composite or mdf, as I was not a big fan of plastic. I got this and I was quick to buy it. She loves it very much even today. And, to make it even better for her, we have now carved out a permanent place in our kitchen for it. As I continue with my cooking, she does hers.
The best thing about this kitchen is that it allows her to discover her own creative skills. By using her imagination, she keeps playing with for hours. What’s more, it is a great option for those who are looking for an educational toy for their kids. My daughter has just started to read and this kitchen offers a great change to learn few words. Also, there is a clock with movable hours and minutes hands which is a great addition.
All in all, I would say this kitchen is the best investment we’ve ever made on a toy. The best thing is that my daughter invites her friends to come over and play with this kitchen. I am so happy I bought it. Recommended for all!
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3. Melissa & Doug Classic Deluxe Kitchen
I spent quite some time in reading reviews for this kitchen. Finally, I thought about buying it for my daughter. The price was perfect and the kitchen looked great. I ordered it from Amazon and it took few days to get two boxes. The good thing was the easy assembling of this kitchen. I invested a couple of hours and the kitchen was ready to be played with. There are many pieces but they are easy to put together. Still, I would advise you to open both boxes to get all required pieces. I found it easy to assemble it other than on one occasion when I found a hole to be mislabelled. I found sink knobs instead of stove knobs. But, I am sure they will be replaced by Melissa and Doug.
As a whole, I think this is a great piece of furniture and your daughter will love it just like mine. So, get one Melissa & Doug Classic Deluxe Kitchen.
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4. Fisher-Price Elmo’s Restaurant
My daughter says she has never had a birthday better than the one she celebrated two months ago. This is mainly due to this particular toy. She adores it and spends hours playing with it. The thing I liked a lot was easy assembly. In fact, it was more time consuming to remove the wrapper and plastic sheets than fixing it up with doors and other kitchen equipment.
The availability of simple menu is another good thing about this restaurant. And, of course, who can resist the temptation of playing with a restaurant that offers realistic sounds! Ernie and Bert’s voices, ringing bells, and other such sound effects are enough to bring this restaurant to life.
It is a good buy, all in all. But, I would like to mention that some of the doors are not tight enough. They are rather loose, at least to my liking. Moreover, you should make sure you don’t turn it off in the night, or there will be annoying sounds that are irritating. Other than this, there is nothing much to worry about. And, I can say that this Elmo’s Restaurant is one of my best purchases, even though the price tag is bit high.
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5. Little Tikes Sizzle N Serve Kitchen
Have you ever asked your son to go and make a hamburger for you? If no, you should get this kitchen and see him working diligently to fulfil your orders. To get you a burger, he can use his toy kitchen to fire up the grill and get burger by putting buns on it. Imaginary ketchup can also be used to add to the taste of this burger. It looks like a real grill, and since my son has always been lending a helping hand to his dad while he works with the grill, he is overjoyed by having one for his own use. Great kitchen for sure!
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6.Educo My Creative Cookery Club
This is one of the favourite toys of my son. I can’t tell you how much he loves it. I see him talking for more than twenty minutes while playing it this creative cookery club. And, I am also quite fascinated to see him exploring different functions and pieces.
When I first got this for my son, I was quite confused by the number of pieces. Luckily, it wasn’t as difficult as I thought it to be. The availability of simple instructions manual helped me get things started. And, in just few hours it was ready to be played with.
One impressive thing about this cookery club is the attention to details. For instance, cooking tools have hooks and stovetop burners come with knobs. Plus, you can find salt and pepper shakers with shaking sounds. Really, I have now become a big fan of Educo/HaPe Company for the instruction of this piece of furniture. And, I really appreciate the use of limited plastic packaging with no smell whatsoever. This is something different when compared to modern day plastic toys that are usually packaged in a specific eco-friendly way.
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