Melissa & Doug Cutting Food

by Melissa & Doug

• Teaches indepent play and imagination
• Realistic cutting sounds
• Contains over 25 pieces

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 12 x 2.8 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: China
• ASIN: B000GKD09C
• Item model number: 487
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #883 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #8 in Toys & Games > Dressing Up & Costumes > Pretend Play > Kitchen Toys > Play Food
  • #10 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Pretend Play > Kitchen Sets & Play Food
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (407 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This set contains eight pieces of wooden food, a cutting board and a wooden knife. Food makes a fun “CRUNCH” sound when sliced. With over 25 pieces, it’s also a great way to introduce the concepts of part, whole and fractions.

Product Description

Melissa & Doug Cutting Food

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

100 of 102 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Super toy - good for learning and for fun May 24, 2002

By scducharme

Format:Toy

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This was a gift from Grandma for our 18 month old. Our daughter figured out how to cut a few months later. It's perfect for age two and up. She loves to cut up all the fruits, veggies, and bread. It comes with two cutting boards and two knives so a friend can play along too. It keeps her entertained for a long time and, as others have mentioned, teaches her the names of a few fruits and veggies along the way. Everything comes in a nice wooden box with a slide-on lid, which is great for storing all the pieces and for the fun of "in and out" of the box. My only complaint is that the velcro stickers which hold the pieces together are not compeletly durable. I've reglued a few of them, which has been no big deal to do. Overall a great toy, well priced, and nicely made.

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice September 26, 2003

By Laurie

Format:Toy

Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I wanted to get my daughters some play food that wasn't plastic, and this turned out to be a gem. I have to say that the picture here doesn't do it justice -- the pieces are much more appealing in person. Originally I thought they would like one of the other 2 sets better (the pizza or the sandwich set), but after purchasing them, this is the clear favorite. These pieces are the most versatile. There is some bread, which can be fashioned into a sandwich. The veggies/fruits can be served as is or chopped up in a "stew", etc. The carrot can double for chunks of cheddar.....and on and on. We've counted pieces. We've played restaurant. And really, getting the cucumber back together so there is not a kink in the middle is almost a puzzle. There is something most satisfying about the crunching, slicing sound too.
I do agree with the other reviewer about the paint smell though (but it does go away). And the red paint started rubbing off on the knife almost immediately.

All in all, however, this will get played with A LOT.

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Lets Kids Use Their Imaginations! A Great Toy! November 17, 2003

By A Customer

Format:Toy

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

The picture above shows the OLD cuting food box that came with 2 knives and 2 cutting boards. Now it comes with 1 knife and 1 cutting board, so that this toy cannot be shared. I prefer it to have 2 boards and knives so that 2 kids can share it - otherwise fights do ensue.

But I do love this toy. My daughter received it for her 2nd birthday and still loves to play with it (she is over 3 now). One problem is that the baby loves it too (17 months) but some of the pieces (carrot) are choking hazards - hence the age warning. We moved the toy to the 3 yr old's bedroom to keep it out of reach of the baby until she is older. I did not notice a strong paint odor upon opening the toy. The toy is of quality construction - I think this toy will last forever.