What is the Best Toy Kitchen for Toddlers?

This is a toy kitchen with a French country look. It gets into my top toy kitchen list for a number of a good reasons.

• Firstly many of the toy kitchens available are in bright colors or ones only good for girls. This one is in neutral colors so fits in with household furniture better. It's also a good color for boys or girls.
• It's big enough for two young children to play with. So it's a good choice if you're buying a Christmas gift for a family with more than one young child. The kitchen is also a good size for toddlers although it might be a bit short for an older preschool child. 
• This Step2 kitchen has all the essentials for pretend play including cutlery, plates, spoons and  some food. 

So this is one toy kitchen to keep in mind for your toddler.

This toy kitchen has some good points going for it so it deserves a mention in this list. But it's not my favorite toy kitchen.

It's a popular small kitchen so a good choice if you don't have a lot of room. But the pastel colors tend to make this better for girls rather than boys. This won't be a problem if you're buying for a girl of course.

The kitchen is also easier to put together than many available. So if you find toys that need to be assembled a challenge this could be a good choice for you.

If you need a toy kitchen that's portable or one you can pack away after play this is for you. 

This is a new type of play kitchen that's less expensive than traditional toy kitchens. It also takes up almost no room and can be packed away easily. This makes it a huge money and space saver. 

It's just as good for pretend play as the bigger sets too. The set comes with play cookware, dishes and pretend food. There's no oven because of it's size but there's a stove top which should be plenty to encourage imaginative play. 

This toy kitchen is good for toddlers from 2 years of age.

This is a hugely popular and realistic looking large toy kitchen for toddlers. It's a nice looking kitchen for any home - if you have the space. The neutral colors make it a good choice for boys and girls. It's also big enough for multiple children to play with at the same time. The size also means it's good for children up to 6 years old. So it will last for years. 

The toy kitchen is durable so once your kids are too old for it you can sell it on Ebay or hand it down to other family members. 

There's heaps of accessories that come with it so it's really good for imaginative play. There's everything from cooking utensils, an electronic phone, dishes, cups and cutlery. You can also buy extra play food items in the Step 2 range that work really well with this toy kitchen. 

This toy kitchen gets mixed reviews from parents. But I think it's a fabulous idea so I had to include it in a list that explores 'What is the best toy kitchen for toddlers?' 

This is a real working outdoor toy kitchen for making mud pies. Little kids love making mud pies so  this kitchen adds to this childhood pastime. 

So this is a toy kitchen for older toddlers you'll need to consider the pros and cons of. Many parent's have not been impressed with this toy. But it's an amazing toy idea and any parents have had no issues with this toy. (So the issues may be from how some families use the toy.)   

It's certainly something that can help you share your own fond childhood memories of a fun and messy play idea that's more traditional than many activities for kids.