Children's kitchen test & comparison »top 7 in january 2020

The 7 best play kitchens at a glance.

With a children’s kitchen, your offspring can easily grow into a professional chef. The models are convincing great detail such as knobs and speakers that mimic kitchen noises. In our test or comparison table you will find all information about the equipment so that the spatula is not missing in the end.

If Wood or plastic – Both materials have good and bad products. Simply orient yourself to your taste and the rest of the furniture in the children’s room, so that the kitchen fits in well and is fun even after years.

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Children’s kitchen comparison
Illustration *	Compare winner	Price-performance winner
Model *	Hape kitchen dream E8018	Theo Klein Miele kitchen compact 9044	KidKraft Children’s Kitchen Uptown 53260	Bandits & Angels SB2211 children’s kitchen	Eichhorn play kitchen	IKEA mini kitchen ductile	MCC play kitchen country style 1827205
valuation at Amazon *	154 reviews	126 reviews	121 reviews	102 reviews	97 reviews	41 reviews	61 reviews
Recommended age	from 3 years	from 3 years	from 3 years	from 3 years	from 3 years	from 3 years	from 3 years
target group	♂ ♀	♂ ♀	♂ ♀	♂ ♀	♂ ♀	♂ ♀	♀
materials Wood is usually the first choice when it comes to children’s toys. The reason for this is the natural and environmentally friendly raw material. But also plastic brings advantages such as a lower weight. According to the Stiftung Warentest, plastic toys are often even safer than some wooden toys.	Wood / plastic / metal	plastic	Wood	Wood	Wood	Wood / plastic	Wood
stability
application	Indoor	Indoor	Indoor	Indoor	Indoor	Indoor	Indoor
Scope of equipment Among other things, creativity supported by extensive equipment, because it gives the children more opportunities to live out their imaginations.
Knobs can be turned	without buttons
Makes lifelike kitchen noises This means, for example, clacking noises when the knobs are turned.
Incl. Kitchen utensils are meant pots, pans, plates, cups, forks, knives and the like.	1 pot 1 pan 1 whisk 1 spatula	1 pot 1 pan 1 spatula 1 soup ladle 1 wooden spoon Plates and cutlery Salt and pepper shakers	chalkboard phone	1 pot 1 pan 1 spatula 1 wooden spoon 1 ladle Oven glove Salt and pepper shakers	no	no	no
preassembled	partially
Dimensions (L x W x H)	75.5 x 39 x 93.5 cm	29 x 47 x 88.5 cm	108 x 43.5 x 104 cm	60 x 30 x 76 cm	36x69x99,5cm	72 x 40 x 108 cm	100 x 30 x 82 cm
Weight	13 kg	3.9 kg	K.A..	5 kg	9 kg	20 kg	17 kg
benefits	lots of storage space rounded corners and edges smooth-running doors	small dimensions – very suitable for small rooms easy to set up Many other versions available, including: Petit Gourmet or Gourmet International	playable by several children at the same time real optics nice equipment many other models available, including: modern farm kitchen, Grand Gourmet kitchen corner	high quality optics easy to set up	sturdy wood luminous hot plates stable processing	3-way height adjustment Stovetops shine like real ceramic hobs playable by several children at the same time	lots of storage space loving design
Questions and answers about the product	Questions and answers about Hape kitchen dream E8018	Questions and answers about Theo Klein Miele kitchen compact 9044	Questions and answers about KidKraft Children’s Kitchen Uptown 53260	Questions and answers about bandits & Angels SB2211 children’s kitchen	Questions and answers about Eichhorn play kitchen	Questions and answers about IKEA mini kitchen Duktig	Questions and answers about MCC play kitchen country style 1827205
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In a children’s kitchen, there are no limits to your imagination – so the little gourmets feel like real professional chefs.
Pay attention to the workmanship when buying a play kitchen – you will have something of your purchase for a long time.
The age recommendation of the manufacturers refers to the available small parts, such as buttons or hooks.

Children love to imitate adults and it is no wonder that children’s kitchens are a real hit among role-playing toys. Here you can cook and roast, stir and bake – just like with mom and dad in the right kitchen.

The possibilities are limitless, because there are play kitchens in different designs and with great special effects. But be careful: Extensive equipment is not synonymous with high quality. You should first think about what is important to you and how long-lasting your play kitchen should be.

In our children’s kitchen comparison 2019/2020, we reveal what a children’s kitchen must be able to do, what material it should be made of and why more accessories in a children’s kitchen are not essential better is.

1. What should a children’s kitchen have??

The basic equipment of a children’s kitchen includes a stove, oven and sink.

There is a large selection of play kitchens – there are small kitchenettes and huge corner kitchens. You could think that a children’s kitchen is as important as a "real" kitchen – and that is it, at least for the small professional chefs, because nothing learns a child more than by looking and copying.

So that the fun is not neglected and at the end of the day the youngsters again make do with the in-house kitchen, a play kitchen should meet the following criteria:

The play height should correspond to the size of the child, without having to bend over or stretch up or, at worst, climb to get anywhere.
The kitchen should be stable and have no risk of injury (such as protruding screws).
The kitchen should be when made of wood is a weight of at least 5 kg because it is more difficult to tip over and is more stable. Wooden children’s kitchens are best screwed to the wall. Children’s kitchens made of plastic are lighter and because of the material pose less risk of injury, in case you should fall over.
The basic equipment should include at least a stove, oven and sink with a tap.
You can’t cook in the "real" kitchen without accessories – Pot, pan and Co. are part of the equipment of a children’s kitchen, can also be reordered separately.

2. Material – What should a children’s kitchen consist of??

Wood or plastic – which is more suitable?

The Stiftung Warentest has not yet chosen a children’s kitchen comparison winner, but has generally tested toys and found that wood is not always as safe as its reputation. On the contrary – the comparison result of the Stiftung Warentest shows that plastic is even better than wood. Click here for the test.
Find out what to look for when buying plastic toys in this magazine article parents.

Parents want only the best for their children and pay particular attention to the material when buying toys. It is Wood is always the first choice because it is environmentally friendly and harmless compared to plastic applies. But plastic toys can also be bought without worry, because according to Stiftung Warentest, the dreaded plasticizers have been banned for all EU products and imports since 2006 at the latest.

In our children’s kitchen comparison 2019/2020, there are both wooden and plastic children’s kitchens. But which material is better now? We sum up the advantages and disadvantages:

The advantages and disadvantages of children’s wooden kitchens:

natural raw material
stable and stable
can be painted

heavy
quickly gets scratches and dents
Paint can flake off

The advantages and disadvantages of plastic children’s play kitchens:

light
strong, lasting colors
easy to clean

not very stable
partially soft and deformable
artificial raw material

3. Accessories and special functions – useless Tinnef or really important?

What accessories there are for children’s play kitchens is really remarkable. Starting from one Basic equipment of kitchen utensils – such as pots, pans and soup ladles – to crockery and cutlery sets to all conceivable small electrical appliances such as a microwave and coffee machine, there is everything a child’s heart desires. Food is also available in all possible versions, e.g. made of wood for cutting or made of fabric with two different sides – one raw and one fried.

What is really necessary or not is a matter of personal taste. However, basic equipment should be available, because the children’s kitchen is difficult to play without a pot and spoon – unless the youngsters get their equipment from their parents’ kitchen.

If you even want to give your junior a fully equipped play kitchen that leaves nothing to be desired, you can also find out about some models "Intelligent" special functions looking forward, that make the gaming experience even more real. In the following table we present some of these functions:

category	explanation
Sounds

Noises can among other things Click sounds when turning the buttonse be or also real cooking noises, which are played by a sound module at the push of a button. The little cook feels like he is in the parents’ kitchen, where it is always loud when roasting and cooking. luminous hot plates

As in the large kitchen, there is also on the children’s stove Hobs that light up at the push of a button. A major advantage compared to the "real" kitchen is clearly that the hotplate does not get hot. So there is no danger for the future professional chefs. Boiling water

Some manufacturers want to make it as realistic as possible for the little chef, and they have it "Magic Bubbles" function come up with. Water is poured into the pot, which is placed or placed on the plate provided water at the push of a button. Magical pancakes

The young cooking professionals succeed with the "Magic Pancakes" function, which even a “big” cook doesn’t manage straight away: With a special pan, pancakes can be easily turned in the air. A special lever gives the pancake the necessary momentum. Conclusion: Special functions make the gaming experience more realistic. They are not absolutely necessary, since small children do not need a lot of equipment anyway to be able to play happily. Your own imagination is usually all you need.

4. Known brands and manufacturers

The manufacturers Theo Klein and Smoby in particular have made a name for themselves in the children’s kitchen area. Especially since they combine well-known brands of kitchen appliances such as Miele, Bosch, WMF or Tefal with their own models. And the furniture giant IKEA also has a children’s kitchen on offer.

Brands and manufacturers that should not be missing in any children’s kitchen test are:

Theo Klein
Smoby
KidKraft
Haba
Howa
Roba
New Classic Toys
Bandits & Angels
IKEA
Eichhorn
Froggy
MCC
IKEA

5. Buying advice for play kitchens: you have to pay attention to this

In a play kitchen, every child becomes a professional chef.

In our 2019/2020 children’s kitchen comparison, we took a close look at many play kitchens and found out what you need to look out for when making a purchase. You are guaranteed to find them best Children’s kitchen for your needs.

5.1. material

As already described above, most children’s kitchen tests have plastic kitchens and wooden kitchens for your child. Which type it should be depends on the one hand on the price – inexpensive children’s kitchens are usually made of plastic. On the other hand, it is often a question of attitude, because once you start buying wooden toys for the child, you will prefer to use wood in the future.

The structure also makes a difference between the materials. While wooden kitchens are assembled using screws, plastic kitchens are partially put together and still have to be provided with stickers.

5.2. equipment

Only the right accessories bring great fun.

Many of the children’s kitchens included at least a basic set of accessories. This includes a pot, a pan and a wooden spoon or a spatula. Pay attention to the product description, because the Product images can sometimes be misleading, if they show more than the accessories included in the scope of delivery. But don’t worry, you can also buy accessories separately.

5.3.Größe

Larger children’s kitchens can be used by several children at the same time.

There are play kitchens in a wide variety of sizes: from the small kitchenette to the L-shaped kitchens to the large corner kitchens, every conceivable size is available. Before buying, think carefully about where the small kitchen should be and how many children will play on it at the same time. This will prevent the mini-gourmets from getting in each other’s way when cooking.

5.4. Recommended age

The official age recommendation of the manufacturers is the same for all children’s kitchens in common children’s kitchen tests: from 3 years upwards. The reason for this is not that smaller children cannot yet use the kitchen or the children’s play kitchens are too big for them, but simply the existing small parts, such as buttons and hooks.

Since babies and toddlers still put a lot of things in their mouths, there is a risk of suffocation.

Note: Of course it is up to you when you let your child play in a play kitchen. However, you should always supervise it while playing and / or remove dangerous small parts.

6. Questions and answers about children’s kitchens

6.1. Where to buy children’s kitchens?

There are many ways to get a play kitchen. The You can find the largest selection online, for example on Amazon or Ebay. Here you also save on transport, because the kitchen is delivered to your home comfortably. You can also click here well-preserved used children’s kitchens bump.

Toy shops or furniture stores such as Ikea offer alternatives to buying online. Also pay attention to seasonal offers from various discounters such as Aldi or Lidl.

6.2. There are also children’s kitchens for outdoors and for boys?

Many manufacturers indicate indoor use, however a play kitchen can also be used outdoors. However, please note that the kitchens get dirty and scratched more quickly. You should also not to be left in the rain. Also place the children’s kitchen on a level surface to ensure more stability and safety.

Children’s kitchens are generally suitable for both genders. After all, cooking is (no longer) just a woman’s job – on the contrary: if you take a look in restaurant kitchens, you will mainly find men in the herds. Many play kitchens are also kept in neutral colors, although of course a pink kitchen is not only popular with girls.