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Top 10 Play Kitchen Sets

For children, there is just something really exciting and fun about certain activities. Working in the kitchen is definitely one of them. Kids love to pretend-cook and bake along-side Mom, Dad, or Grandma; and everyone knows, they can make far better four-course meals and pretend-cake than any adult. All they need is the proper setup.

Kids’ kitchens are a magically good time for boys and girls alike. If you can request it, they can cook it up – when working with a good kitchen, of course. In helping you to help them to concoct the most creative culinary cuisine, we review this year’s top ten kitchen sets for kids.

1. KidKraft Vintage Kitchen

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KidKraft has certainly become a master of play kitchen sets over the years, and this is a great example. The KidKraft Vintage Kitchen has a little bit of everything. Functional knobs, controls, and doors keep the little ones busy while the range, refrigerator, microwave, shelving, and cabinets accommodate the biggest little cook-offs imaginable. This top-performing blue set is also notably sturdy, so it’s ready for all the action.

2. KidKraft Uptown Espresso Kitchen

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Now here’s a head-turner for a kitchen. Showing off the best in stainless-themed, modern style and convenience is the Uptown Espresso Kitchen, by KidKraft. The set’s appliances include a refrigerator and ice maker, microwave, range, and dishwasher. There is also plenty of strong shelving and counter-space, and even a chalkboard on the fridge for those long grocery lists. Kids love this set, and so do we.

3. Step 2 LifeStyle Dream Kitchen

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The LifeStyle Dream Kitchen, by Step 2, is an incredibly detailed setup. A sense of realism and many details to take in is made clear with this kid-magnet. Yours too will no doubt enjoy the sturdy build of this all-inclusive set: 5 electronic components, seven drawers and cupboards, 37-piece, included accessory bundle, and innovative and inviting layout.

4. KidKraft Grand Gourmet Corner Kitchen

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KidKraft’s Grand Gourmet Corner Kitchen is a very well-designed, sturdy, corner-angled set. Some of its awesome features include metal pots and pans, operational doors, knobs, and controls, five appliances, and plenty of work space. Adults also appreciate the removable sink for ease of cleaning.

5. KidKraft Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen

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Again, showing prowess in today’s play kitchen sets, and making its fourth appearance on our top-list, KidKraft dazzles with its colorful Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen Set. Children find the layout and colors as magnetic as the rest of the set’s great list of features. Enjoy wood construction, transparent oven doors, a large enough size for several cooks at one time, multiple appliances, and even a phone.

6. Step 2 LifeStyle PartyTime Kitchen

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The LifeStyle PartyTime Kitchen, by Step 2 is another current top-performer in available kitchen sets. Similar to the LifeStyle Dream Kitchen, incredible details, color, and layout greet junior cooks. The little ones also really look forward to this set’s accompanying 33-piece accessory set and electronically-operated components. The PartyTime Kitchen is quite aptly named.

7. Step 2 LifeStyle Custom Kitchen II

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The Step 2 LifeStyle Custom Kitchen II has something for every aspiring, junior chef. Make a cold drink with the fridge’s ice and water dispenser. Wash the dishes and place them on the drying rack. The recycling container is also perfect for post-cooking cleanup. Additional perks to this solid choice include silverware set, 20-piece accessory kit, and a play-friendly layout.

8. Melissa and Doug Corner Wooden Kitchen

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Yet another quality, all-wood kids’ ware from Melissa and Doug is this Corner Wooden Kitchen Set. The little ones will be cooking up a storm in no time at all with this compact, sturdy set. Enjoy a 3-burner cooktop, oven, sink, cutting board, cooking timer, an inviting counter area, and much more.

9. Little Tikes Get Out n’ Grill Kitchen Set

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Little Tikes, the name synonymous with fun, introduces the Get Out n’ Grill Kitchen Set. Sometimes cooking al-fresco is the way to go; that’s why we grill. Get the kids in on some very life-like grilling action with a realistic grilling utensil set, a 2-level, controllable grill, side-burner, sink, and much more. Would you like your bun toasted?

10. Little Tikes Cupcake Kitchen

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Sturdy and strong, inviting and fun. These adjectives best describe the Little Tikes Cupcake Kitchen play-set. Features include sound-making equipment, a working drawer and oven doors, accessory storage space, and a nice accessory kit. This is a fantastic beginner setup for the youngest of beginner bakers.

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