Play kitchens are more than just fun for our kids because they are also a great learning experience. It is important for toddler and preschool-age children to learn through play, and dramatic play allows them to fill the role of a chef, waiter, mom, dad, or any other role. Your kids can express themselves while they learn about everyday concepts and organization.
Using a kitchen playset has other perks, as well. It helps children become familiar with different foods in a positive way, so maybe your children will be more likely to try (and enjoy!) vegetables a little more at dinner time. Your children will also begin to learn cooking skills.
These play kitchens are easy to set up and are very durable. Most of them come with many accessories including dishes and food, so your kids will never run out of ideas. A play kitchen also offers the opportunity for multi-child play.
It can be difficult to choose a kitchen playset because there are so many options on the market, but I have narrowed it down for you. I have researched some of the best kitchen playsets available, and I am going to give you the details about each one.
Best Play Kitchens
Teamson Kids Play Kitchen
The Teamson Kids Play Kitchen has two refrigerator doors, one that includes a pretend smart screen. It includes storage space, an oven, a stove, a sink, and everything else that will make this seem like a real kitchen to your kids. This kitchen is big enough for more than one kid to play at a time so socialization is encouraged.
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 27.5” L x 11.8” W x 37.2” H
- Product Weight: 20 pounds
- Assembly Time: Two hours
- Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Step2 Best Chef’s Toy Kitchen Play set
The Step2 Best Chefs Kitchen Play Set has an oven, refrigerator, counter, and an open kitchen window to pass things through. This kitchen playset has lights and makes noise. It comes with a recycling bin and has hooks attached to hang cups or other items. There are 25 total pieces included with this playset. It is easy and quick to put together.
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 11.5” L x 34.4” W x 38.5” H
- Product Weight: 21.4 pounds
- Assembly Time: 20 minutes
- Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
KidKraft Uptown Natural Play Kitchens
Featuring a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, oven, and dishwasher, the KidKraft Uptown Natural Kitchen can make your child feel like they are in a real kitchen. Kids love to pretend to be grown-up and do all the things their parents do. Using the appliances that their parents use could be so exciting. This kitchen playset also comes with a phone, paper towel holder, and chalkboard.
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 43” L x 17.8” W x 41” H
- Product Weight: 72 pounds
- Assembly Time: three hours
- Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Little Tikes Cook ‘n Learn Smart Kitchen
Unlike many other kitchen playsets, the Little Tikes Cook ‘n Learn Smart Kitchen uses Bluetooth to connect to an app that you can have on your cell phone or tablet. This kitchen playset also has sound effects for cutting food, cooking, and running the water. It comes with 40 accessories so your child can be entertained for hours.
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 17” L x 22” W x 30” H
- Product Weight: 10 pounds
- Assembly Time: 30 minutes
- Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
My Little Chef Teamson Kids Wooden Play Kitchen Set
My Little Chef Teamson Kitchen Play Set is made from wood and has a stove, cabinet, oven, and microwave. It is durable and can give children the feeling that they are in a real kitchen. There are different color options available, as well. The assembly time for this kitchen playset is very short, about 30 minutes, so your kids could be playing in no time.
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 38.25 L x 11.50 W x 36.75 H
- Product Weight: 54.67 pounds
- Assembly Time: 30 minutes
- Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Step2 Elegant Edge Play Kitchen Play Set
This Step2 Elegant Edge Play Kitchen Play Set has everything that a real kitchen has. It has a microwave, oven, dishwasher, stove, phone, refrigerator, and a sink with a faucet and sprayer. This kitchen playset also has a silverware drawer, baskets for food, plate, and cup racks, and cupboards. Plus it comes with accessories including pots, pans, and food. It has a light and makes noise, too, so your kids might just love it!
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 102.5” L x 36” W x 39” H
- Product Weight: 70 pounds
- Assembly Time: One hour
- Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Best Choice Products Kids Wood Kitchen Toy Toddler Pretend Play Set Solid Wood Construction
This Best Choice Products wooden kitchen playset has two separate stove tops so it can be easily used by multiple children. With five drawers, it can hold many accessories and make clean up easy. It also has six smaller areas for storage.
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 39.5” L x 11.8” W x 42” H
- Product Weight: 48 pounds
- Assembly Time: About two hours
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Smoby Bon Appetit Electronic Roleplay Kitchen with 23 Accessories & Cooking Sounds
The Smoby Bon Appetit Electronic Roleplay Kitchen has unique features compared to other play kitchens. It has a pretend espresso machine and three coffee pods, along with many other accessories.
If you are a coffee drinker, you know that your children like to pretend to drink coffee sometimes. It could be so much fun for them to be able to role play making coffee.
This kitchen playset also comes with plates, cups, forks, knives, spoons, pans, boxes, and utensils. The best part is that the price of the kitchen is much lower than other kitchen playsets.
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 20.5” L x 13.2” W x 38” H
- Product Weight: 7.6 pounds
- Assembly Time: 30 minutes
- Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Final Decision About Play Kitchens
Kitchen playsets are such a good toy to buy for your toddlers and preschoolers. They are great for your child’s development, so much fun, and a way to keep your child busy for long periods of time. If you need the perfect Christmas or birthday gift, you might want to consider a kitchen playset.
Just make sure you do your research (or use the research I have already done) and read comments/reviews about each play kitchen that you are considering. You’ll want to find the perfect one for your child and your home.
Now that you have an idea of which kitchen playset you want to buy, read my post about 7 Ways to Play with a Pretend Kitchen for Dramatic Play! It is full of ideas and activities for the kitchen playset to make it even more exciting for your littles.
Let me know which play kitchen you think is the best one! Is it one on this list or do you have a different play kitchen that your kids love? Tell me in the comments!
