Which play kitchen?

[bazinga]

So, I will start by saying that I know I'm making this a bigger deal than it needs to be. Which play kitchen should we get for DD?

DH likes this one best and I like it too.
www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2N867E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3PNBYRN3KK1J6&coliid=I374JXBYEIR0YH

I like this one, but can't really explain why. DH thinks it is boring.
www.amazon.com/dp/B00ELRFLZM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3PNBYRN3KK1J6&coliid=I1VX3QE1PXOHFB&psc=1

I'm sure she would love either. Or are there other kitchens you would recommend? And what about food, pots and pans, etc? Any recs?

[stephm0188]

I prefer the second, but I don't care for plastic play kitchens. I think wood is more attractive.

[halfpint]

IKEA's play kitchen is awesome. As are their pots and play food.

[aspentosh]

I much prefer the 2nd. For something that large, I would prefer for it to look a little nicer. But that's me.

DD has the Hape set. Expensive but awesome.

For pots and pans and food- definitely IKEA.

[sweetday]

I like the first one better, lol.

I havent seen the IKEA one but will check it out.

[dancingirl21]

We have one very similar to the first and DS loves it. Although, it is in the playroom, not out in the open.

[luckyno7]

We have the 2nd one (wood) and it took HOURS to put together. But I like it...my HU was ready to kill me.

[Deleted]

I like the second one better. We got the vintage one because it was being used in a main living area, and wanted something more eye pleasing.

And ditto @tambcat, its all about the accessories.

[dcn]

We have one similar to the first and it is fine, I got it on sale and Ds plays with it almost daily.

The kid kraft ones are nice bc there is some built in storage for all the food etc. and they are also just nicer looking!

We have a bunch of play food from Costco that is awesome and was not expensive. We also have some Melissa and Doug wooden cutting food that is nice - though it hurts when thrown . I think his favorite kitchen items are the mini mixer, coffee maker, and blender he has. Also from Costco last year.

[mainelyfoolish]

My kids LOVED the plastic Step2 kitchen with the noise-making burner and microwave.

[bazinga]

Sadly we do not live close to Ikea. Is it worth ordering online or is shipping expensive?

[badtzmaru22]

We have a kid kraft one- retro vintage something is the name. It's in our main living area, and both kids play with it every single day. It was a 1st birthday gift for DD.

I disagree on accessories making the kitchen. We have fancy Melissa and Doug food stuff and pots and pans, and boxes and egg cartons from real food, and it doesn't seem to matter that we have all those things to play with, because DD prefers using puzzle pieces and stirring them around in the sink and pots and pans. It drives me crazy!

[Poeticxpassion]

Sept 1, 2015 14:49:25 GMT -5 bazinga said:

Sadly we do not live close to Ikea. Is it worth ordering online or is shipping expensive?

Shipping is normally very expensive at Ikea. I live close to one, and they still want nearly $30 to ship a play kitchen.

[Poeticxpassion]

This is the kitchen I saved to L's wish list on Amazon last time I saw a thread about them.


www.amazon.com/dp/B00592BOAO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=31RIAO4YFY4VZ&coliid=I3FT5B8MLISRX2&psc=1

[bazinga]

Sept 1, 2015 15:18:32 GMT -5 Poeticxpassion said:

This is the kitchen I saved to L's wish list on Amazon last time I saw a thread about them.


www.amazon.com/dp/B00592BOAO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=31RIAO4YFY4VZ&coliid=I3FT5B8MLISRX2&psc=1

Yes, this is the one I like. I have it saved in the lighter color, but this one is less expensive. I'll have to consider the darker color.

[cajunmom]

I have the first one. It's fairly heavy so make sure she isn't able to tip it over on her if you go with that one.

[Yankees21]

I like the look of that KidKraft one, but where do you store the food and pots and pans? In the dishwasher?

[bcarp30]

I have the first one and we paid $10 for it at a years sale. It's fine and has a smaller profile and DD loves it. I do love the look of he second one better but there's not as many places to put things. We have friends that have it and I'm amazed at how quickly it fills up.

[wemberly]

We love our hape one and it is 30% off with code toys2015 on amazon right now.

[MadamePresident]

Love kidcraft, I have that same one in expresso. Both kids play with it almost every day. It fits in nice with the decor if my house.

[nannersp]

We have the first one, and while it's great and has held up great through two kids, I wish we had a wood one since it sits in our living room.