Choosing a Toddler Toy Kitchen

How did that happen? Your baby is now a toddler. The baby rattles have served a purpose. So did the teething rings. It is time for a toy that can help her grow. A toy which encourages exploring and learning. Some toys your child will only play with once. Other toys keep their interest for a little while. Then again, a few toys will last for years. One item fits the bill. It is a toy kitchen.

Toy kitchens vary in size, some smaller, some larger. Know where in the house you will put the play kitchen will help you correctly size it. Once you have decided upon a place, you are ready to make your selection. For limited space, consider a table top play kitchen model. Is there wall space available? Many units are designed with that in mind, but they can still be used free-standing. These units still come in different sizes, so make sure you check you dimensions.

You can even squeeze a play kitchen in to a corner. There are play kitchens specifically designed for corners. Also, free-standing island style units go almost anywhere. If you have ample room, then you can get individual pieces such as a stove, refrigerator and sink.

You need to know how long you are planning to keep the toy kitchen. If you are planning on moving soon, you may not want to move a big toy kitchen. You might want to look around for an inexpensive or used unit. Consider an plastic or inexpensive "assembly required" play kitchen if your child will outgrow it soon.

However, a play kitchen is typically kept for years because multiple children in your household may play will it. If this is the case then buy a quality unit. Sometimes pretend play kitchens are passed down through generations, especially hand crafted wooden ones. There are wooden play kitchens, made by craftsmen, which can pass as fine furniture.

Toy kitchens mean play food, play dishes and pots an pans. Check that the pretend kitchen set has ample storage for play dishes, food and cookware. More is better. Do not underestimate the storage needs. You find storage in each of the kitchen appliances. There is room in the refrigerator, oven and under the sink. Some units have additional storage cabinets and shelves.

It is possible to spend a good deal of money on a toy kitchen. The great thing about a play kitchen is that it is a toy that gets many years of use. When you factor that in, it makes sense to spend a little bit more for quality.

In conclusion, when you are buying a toy kitchen think about where you will put it, how much space it will take, how long you will keep it, and if there is enough storage.

Now that you have all of the information, it is time to get a toy kitchen. Click one of the links to go to www.playkitchenplace.com to find a play kitchen right for you.