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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
Adorable, non-toxic, and coordinated Kitchen! Too Cute!
Okay, so let me just say that I shopped around, to say the least, before deciding on this kitchen for my daughter's 2nd birthday. I actually bid on and paid for the KidKraft Large Kitchen, but for the first time in my ebay history, the seller dissappeared. No money, no kitchen. Anyways, so maybe having set my heart on the hefty Kidkraft kitchen had me a bit set up when I...
Published on May 25, 2007 by dorkgirlsrock
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Kitchen for Ants!
This kitchen is so small! My 3 year old daughter towers over it and I think she doesn't like it because it is so small. My 14 month old like it though. I can't believe this is for 3 to 8 year olds. This kitchen would come up to an 8 year old's knee. It was easy to set up, and I like that it is wood. The accessories are very nice, but I would not buy this again.
Published 22 months ago by Momma22
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
Adorable, non-toxic, and coordinated Kitchen! Too Cute!, May 25, 2007
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This review is from: Educo My Creative Cookery Club (Toy)
Okay, so let me just say that I shopped around, to say the least, before deciding on this kitchen for my daughter's 2nd birthday. I actually bid on and paid for the KidKraft Large Kitchen, but for the first time in my ebay history, the seller dissappeared. No money, no kitchen. Anyways, so maybe having set my heart on the hefty Kidkraft kitchen had me a bit set up when I received this one.
Don't get me wrong, it is adorable! And I absolutely love all of the accessories that come with it - fantastic! We supplemented the wooden food supply and bought a set of silverware (all from Target) and it is the pieces that came with this kitchen that I consistently find my daughter playing with. She especially loves the salt and pepper shakers and the pegs for hanging some of the items on. She is always bringing me something to eat on the plates, as well. I think she agrees with me, the wood of this kitchen and its pieces just feels really good to the hand - it has a satiny clean feel to it.
My parents had recommended laquering it to protect it against water stains. Heck no! I had been completely committed to not getting a huge plastic monstrosity, no matter how many bells and whistles it had. Actually I think the bells and whistles do children a disservice by encouraging creative laziness. So, the fact that this kitchen is all wood, clean, nontoxic, I really love that!
Its also important to mention that assembly was easy and impressive. The entire deal goes together with less than a dozen screws. Its almost like a puzzle and I appreciated the ingenuity of its construction.
So what don't I like? It is a lot smaller than I envisioned. My daughter isn't that tall, but she is almost too tall to comfortably access the oven and other door. They just sort of disappear. Also, for the price, it does seem to be a bit flimsy - only time will tell whether that is the case or just a perception. I've also been dissappointed that the sink didn't come with a removable bowl like so many other kitchens. It doesn't seem to bother my daughter who is forever washing her hands there, but I wonder how long that will last.
Basically, I think it is a wonderful kitchen for the young toddler years. Everything is soft and curved and light. Everything fits in little hands and feels good, too. It is wonderful to have all of the coordinating pieces and it really is just the cutest thing you've ever seen!
However, I wouldn't recommend it for older or multiple children. I expect to upgrade to a bigger, heavier-duty kitchen sometime in the future.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Great design. Perfect for a two-year old's imagination, August 19, 2008
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My son absolutely loves this toy. I haven't seen him this excited before. He talked non-stop for twenty minutes while he played with it and explored the various pieces and functions.
The instructions and number of pieces looked a bit daunting, but the setup was really easy. It does take a little while to put together, but this company has someone who knows what they are doing when it comes to design and instruction manuals. There are small details that I appreciate, such as the hooks for the cooking tools to hang on, the knobs for the stovetop burners, the see-thru oven door, and the salt and pepper shakers that actually make shaking sounds.
Kudos go to the Educo/HaPe company for using natural wood and staining instead of painting. The packaging had very limited amounts of plastic (bubble-wrap) and there was no smell to any of the components. This is such a breath of fresh air (literally) when compared with toys that are scented, made from plastic, or packaged in eco-unfriendly ways.
I only spent $93 on this (shipping included), but I would have paid $120 for this level of design and for the way that it allows my son to use his imagination more fully.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Wonderful!! Set your child's imagination free, June 9, 2008
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We bought this product for our 2 year old daughter and she is busy cooking since.
Here's why I would recommend this product:
1. Assembling it was a breeze
2. Quality is great, looks beautiful and inviting - natural wood finish
3. Comes with basic cookware and some food items, all wood
This kitchen set is not as big as the popular ones are but just the right size for our place and taking it apart would be easy when moving (a biggie for me). I am very pleased with this product.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Kitchen for Ants!, October 20, 2008
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This kitchen is so small! My 3 year old daughter towers over it and I think she doesn't like it because it is so small. My 14 month old like it though. I can't believe this is for 3 to 8 year olds. This kitchen would come up to an 8 year old's knee. It was easy to set up, and I like that it is wood. The accessories are very nice, but I would not buy this again.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent long lasting toy for girls and boys, April 23, 2010
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This review is from: Educo My Creative Cookery Club (Toy)
We got this as a gift for our daughter for Christmas when she was 2. She is now almost 6 and still plays with it. Her younger brother (now 2) has been playing with it from the moment he could stand up. It is small, and fits nicely in our kitchen. The wood and light green matches our decor. And, we love how it's nontoxic so we didn't worry about "pretend" eating. This is definitely worth the money and has provided hours of creative play.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Great kitchen!, February 1, 2010
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This review is from: Educo My Creative Cookery Club (Toy)
My 19 month old daughter has been playing with this kitchen everyday since receiving it a couple of months ago. I love that it came with a bunch of food accessories to get you started. It is light-weight, so does slide around on my bamboo floors a bit. That could easily be fixed with some non-skid pads on the bottom of the kitchen. Or I could put it on a rug. So far, I have been very happy with this kitchen, and so has my daughter.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
an instant hit!, December 24, 2008
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I was searching for a small kitchen for our urban condo that my son would love, and was not made of plastic. This is it! We have it to him tonight and he is so excited. I think he will get hours of fun and, as we put it in the kitchen, I will get a little space while I cook and he "cooks." The assembly was easy. And, overall, it seems pretty sturdy. I do worry a little that he may break one of the doors at some point. But if you live in a small space, don't want a plastic monstrosity, want a non-toxic toy, and/or like a simple toy - this is the kitchen for you. Not to mention it is on the lower end of the price scale.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Perfect kitchen for 2 yr old boy, December 22, 2008
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My son just got this for Christmas and it is just a wonderful wooden toy. My husband followed the directions without problem and had it together in 20 minutes. The kitchen is sized perfectly for a 2 yr old and comes with play food, cooking pans, plates & utensils. It has its own sink, cabinet/fridge, stove top & oven. Plus S & P shakers that sound like they work! We love it and my son can't stop playing with it. Good, sturdy quality toy - get this one!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
wooden play kitchen, October 7, 2008
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I absolutely love this kitchen for my 17 month old. It's the right height for her. It's not as big and bulky as a lot of the other kitchens. I love the fact that it is made of wood and it also looks very modern.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Cute little kitchen!, September 19, 2008
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Cute wooden mini play kitchen! Its the right size for our NYC apartment. I like this better than the other plastic kitchens that are out there visually. The price is right and it was pretty easy to put together. We added some Melissa and Doug wooden food to go with it. This is for my 14 month old son who likes to rummage in the kitchen cabinets, etc. when I am trying to cook. While it doesn't completely stop him it gives him something of his own to play with in there.
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