Six Adorable and Affordable Play Kitchens
My daughter is almost 2, and she loves to pretend to cook like Mommy and Daddy. Up until now we’ve been letting her clank around in the pots and pans we use, but recently we’ve decided to buy her a play kitchen. I remember how much fun I had with my play kitchen when I was little. First, I started checking out yard sales. It turns out play kitchens are in such high demand they are almost impossible to snag! So, I started looking online and I’ve found some adorable choices…
KidKraft Large Play Kitchen: $114.99
Oh, how I love this! Why can’t I have a pink refrigerator for my real grown up kitchen?! I love that it’s solidly built from wood and big enough for a few kids to play with at once. Check out the pretend ice dispenser!
Melissa and Doug Deluxe Kitchen Play Center $224.89
Melissa and Doug are known for making toys that are extremely high quality and educational, and this is no exception. I love how this kitchen looks so realistic down to the “magnets” on the fridge and the colorful “tile”.
Guidecraft Sunflower Play Kitchen $119.99
This one is smaller, but it’s plenty big for fun. The sink is removable and holds water so kids can get a first taste of dish washing.
For Here or To Go Kitchen-Land of Nod: $35.00
This stovetop is great for travel or vacations at grandma’s house but what I really like about it is that it can be used on a counter or kitchen table so your child can cook along with you, and the it can be folded down and moved! Very clever, and a bargain!
Guidecraft Play Natural Kitchen Center $184.80
I like this kitchen because it’s two sided so kids can play on either side and not run into each other. The natural wood look is something you usually have to pay a lot more for too.
You may have noticed that I haven’t chosen anything plastic, and that’s because my personal preference is for wood. I do want to share this one though, because I think it’s really unique and you get a LOT for the money:
Little Tikes Sizzle & Serve Kitchen: $169.99
It features a grill, a pot rack and an ice dispender that actually dispenses (plastic) ice! It also can be configured in two different ways to fit your space. Cool!
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