Little Tikes First Oven - Interactive & Realistic - With Light & Sounds - Pretend Play Appliance for Kids

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We did wonder whether this feature was slightly out of the age range for this type of toy, but the concept is fun and combines technology and traditional play to encourage creativity and learning. Our reviewer tested with her children, a three-year-old boy and four-year-old girl, over several weeks. It’s a complete kitchen with oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, hob, stainless steel sink with hot and cold mixer taps, adjustable clock and phone.

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If you want them to continue using the kitchen as they get older, be sure to choose something adjustable and timeless. The height of kitchens can vary, so if you have a taller or older child, check that they won’t have to bend to use the worktop or open the oven. Details like shelves, hooks, a digital-look display and tea towel rail make realistic kitchen play a dream.It stretches a child’s imagination through role play, as they can imitate grown-ups in different settings – our testers became chefs, waiters, waitresses, mummies, daddies, pizza makers and everything in between. The realistic-looking gas hob rings have adjustable knobs to allow for lots of dishes to cook at the same time. This is a dream kitchen for Peppa Pig fans – regardless of gender – and will keep them entertained for hours.

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We received extra themed accessory packs to review – these include fun, interactive play food such as colour-changing emoji cookies and interchangeable ice-cream cones and scoops. If you want it to be passed down through other children or generations, invest in one that is built to last. We’d all like to be more environmentally friendly, so it’s worth checking the type of materials used in the kitchen. It’s available in pink or grey with metallic detailing, the latter of which appealed to both children. The ice machine dispenses play ice cubes, plus there’s a phone and chalkboard for notes too – everything you'd want to keep a keen cook engaged.It’s possible to use real kitchen equipment in play kitchens, but their size will restrict what’s appropriate. Children learn through role play and imitating real-life kitchen tasks like preparing food, cooking, washing-up, laundry and storing food and equipment. Made with sustainably sourced materials, it comes in an neutral cream colour with wood-look worktop and wipe-clean fittings. It’s compact, so won’t be intrusive in a small home, but still has all the necessary features, such as an oven with a see-through door, two hob rings with twistable knobs and a metal sink with wooden mixer taps.

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Look for sustainable, FSA-approved wood and if you do choose plastic, plan to sell on or donate at the end of its time with your family. Kids can choose between two backdrops: a daily specials board or tiles with a mini chalkboard for listing ingredients.

Some of the reviewed kitchens – especially larger ones with lots of cupboards and features – took multiple grown-ups hours to assemble. It’s the perfect play kitchen to keep in shared living areas, rather than being banished to a playroom. This is a high-quality, sturdy and well-built kitchen that comes in two separate units – perfect if you need a flexible layout. The Aviles play kitchen is a sizeable, retro-style kitchen with lots of modern features for the creative cook.