Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Box

by Melissa & Doug

Product Features

• Lets kids cook on their own
• Realistic cutting sounds
• It contains over 25 pieces
• Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 11.6 x 2.7 inches ; 3.7 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.
• ASIN: B000GKD09C
• Item model number: 487
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #322 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #5 in Toys & Games > Pretend Play > Kitchen Toys > Play Food
  • #6 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 (328 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

This super-sized set enables kids to cut their food just like mom or dad. It's perfect for encouraging hand-eye coordination. This set includes more than 25 pieces, including a child-safe knife and cutting board, along with eight healthy choice selections for kids to prepare their own meals. Knives glide easily through each item, making a realistic crunching sound that kids love. Once cut apart, kids will enjoy reattaching the disassembled pieces and starting all over. A handy wooden crate is included for easy storage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

94 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

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

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scducharme (Concord, MA USA) - See all my reviews

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

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice, September 26, 2003

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Laurie (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

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

45 of 46 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

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