Diktig wooden kitchens from Ikea and Kids Café from Kids Concept
Who has not ever played kitchens in life? imitate adults It has always attracted children, which is why wooden kitchens are part of those few classic toys that have not lost their validity and do not seem to be going to do so.
The wooden kitchens allow children from 3 years to imitate those adults who have as a reference through the symbolic play. We talked about the importance of this recently, remember? Wooden kitchens bring great benefits to children. We talk about these and we also share with you some of the models on the market that we like the most.
Benefits of wooden kitchens
Playing cooking is very fun for the little ones and entertains them for hours and that is probably one of the greatest benefits. But it is also that it prepares them for a basic activity of the day at the same time that they gain psychomotor and social skills. It's a lot what they win playing to the kitchens, for example…
Wooden kitchen Karin Kids by Sklum and Plume by Janod
- Independence: For children, symbolic play is very important and very real, so the more tasks she learns to do in the kitchen, the more independent she will feel. Doing those tasks that older people can do makes their self-esteem grow.
- Creativity: The wooden kitchen allows the child to be creative because there are no limits in it. You can combine the most unexpected ingredients and cook them however you want without anyone stopping you. And you can also create stories from these dishes. Who are they for? How much they cost?
- Vocabulary: Playing with a wooden kitchen allows them to consolidate the vocabulary associated with it when they are little, such as the names of the ingredients, colors, numbers and amounts, provided, of course, we play with them. Because it will be creating situations with us or asking us questions as they learn.
- Social skills. The kitchen is a stage that allows the participation of other children. And when that happens, communication, coordination, negotiation and empathy become highly relevant. Giving them space and only acting when necessary is essential on the part of us adults.
- Psychomotor skills: Putting pots on the stove, washing the dishes, cutting food... are actions that force the child to use their hands, developing and improving hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
our favorites
There are so many wooden kitchens on the market that it has been extremely difficult for us to choose just six. all of them complete with burners, oven and sink, but with different sizes to adapt to different spaces and different prices. In fact, the price has been our criteria to order them in ascending order. Discover them!
Loft Kitchens and Reverse Cooker by Janod
- Karin Kids Kitchen. Made of plywood and MDF, this compact Sklum kitchen allows little ones to fantasize about cooking big dishes to delight us with. The set includes accessories such as the pot, pan and kitchen utensils. And the sink disassembles for easy cleaning. It is the most economical costs € 69,95.
- Loft Wood Kitchen. A kitchen compact and economical, perfect for small spaces thanks to its sliding doors. Equipped with a cabinet, an oven with rotary knobs with sound, a hob and a sink with a tap, it also includes 7 accessories: a spatula, a pasta spoon, a ladle, a slotted spoon, a strainer, a pot, a frying pan and a glove kitchen. ohBuy it for € 79,96!
- Plume Wood Kitchenette. This kitchen in natural wood and gray and blue tones has lots of accessories: a hanger to put the spaghetti spoon and the metal spatula, a metal casserole and 2 cardboard food boxes, the essential pasta and cheese. It is equipped with an oven, a cabinet with magnetic doors, a stainless steel sink and a clock. And the two buttons on the board make noise!
- Duktig. Every mini chef's dream come true. in this modern ikea kitchen In red, your child will be able to cook, bake and wash dishes, and give the whole family a taste of their new and delicious recipes. The hob lights can be turned on/off and create a realistic effect, but do not heat up. And the length of the legs can be adjusted in three positions to adapt to the height of the child.
- Kitchen Kids Cafe. Elegant kitchen for the little chefs in the house with many accessories such as a clock, pots and pans, an oven door that can be opened, a sink and ladles. And numerous shelves on which to place things. Can buy it for €159.50.
- Kitchen Cooker Reverse. What makes this Reverso wooden kitchenette special is that it has two faces. On the one hand, little cooks will be able to prepare the most delicious dishes, since it includes an induction hob with light and sound, an oven, a sink and many cabinets to fill with all their accessories. And on the other, it includes a clock, washing machine and shelves to leave clothes very clean! It is the most expensive; have a price of €199.
Don't they all look beautiful and a great entertainment opportunity for your little ones?