Christmas gifts - play kitchen ideas

Hi! I am trying to do some early Christmas shopping so that I won't have to be a whale out shopping at Christmas time. Do any of you have any suggestions of a quality kitchen set for the kids? I need something that will be big enough for at least 2 of them to play with at a time, preferably all 3 at the same time. And also tall enough for Rachel who is now 4. We have a kitchen set now, but it is so small that only 1 of them can really fit at it at a time and it's just honestly too small - won't hold a lot of food or dishes. Thanks for any input that you guys can offer me. I am sure that some of you have some great suggestions out there!

Kim

 

Just bumping up to see if there are any ideas out there............. :bump:

Thanks
Kim

 

We have the Grand Walk-in kitchen from Step 2....love it. Got it on clearance at Sams Club for the same price as the Grand Deluxe kitchen so it was a real good deal!

We almost bought the Inddor/outdoor Little Tikes since you can 'play' in both sides....but could not resist the good deal for the Walk -In.

KC

 

QUOTE(KCMichigan @ Sep 4 2008, 07:42 PM) [snapback]963292[/snapback]
We have the Grand Walk-in kitchen from Step 2....love it. Got it on clearance at Sams Club for the same price as the Grand Deluxe kitchen so it was a real good deal!

We almost bought the Inddor/outdoor Little Tikes since you can 'play' in both sides....but could not resist the good deal for the Walk -In.

KC


I like the one KC has, but it is big. We actually have the Little Tikes indoor/outdoor cook n' grill kitchen, which works great for my two.

 

I would keep an eye on Costco......last year they had a really cute wooden set.

 

QUOTE(naomi02 @ Sep 4 2008, 02:04 PM) [snapback]963333[/snapback]
I would keep an eye on Costco......last year they had a really cute wooden set.


Do you remember how early they had that wooden set out? A friend told me she'd seen one last year too. I'm in the market for a kitchen set right now but am willing to wait if it might show up in Costco in the next month or so.

QUOTE(naomi02 @ Sep 4 2008, 02:04 PM) [snapback]963333[/snapback]
I would keep an eye on Costco......last year they had a really cute wooden set.


Do you remember how early they had that wooden set out? A friend told me she'd seen one last year too. I'm in the market for a kitchen set right now but am willing to wait if it might show up in Costco in the next month or so.

 

It looks like you're getting ahead of the holiday rush, which is always smart! A larger kitchen set would definitely be more fun for all three of them to play together. Consider a set that has plenty of storage for food and dishes, so it’s more practical for long-term use. You could also look into brands that offer sturdy, well-made kitchen sets—some sets even come with little appliances like a play microwave or oven, which can add to the fun. Besides, Hexclad reviews often mention how their cookware is durable and easy to clean, so it could be something fun to pair with a play kitchen for the little ones. A bigger, more interactive set should keep them entertained for hours.