It’s all-singing, all-dancing in terms of features, and comes with a double oven, dishwasher, American-style fridge-freezer, hob, microwave and a sink for washing-up.

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If you want it to be passed down through other children or generations, invest in one that is built to last. Look out for opportunities for your child to practice counting and adding up, problem-solving, creativity, building vocabulary, planning and organising.Simple designs can encourage more imaginative play, and it’s cute listening to interpretations of chopping, cooking and pouring sounds. It’s compact, so won’t be intrusive in a small home, but still has all the necessary features, such as an oven with a see-through door, two hob rings with twistable knobs and a metal sink with wooden mixer taps. It’s a complete kitchen with oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, hob, stainless steel sink with hot and cold mixer taps, adjustable clock and phone. The ice machine dispenses play ice cubes, plus there’s a phone and chalkboard for notes too – everything you'd want to keep a keen cook engaged.

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It stretches a child’s imagination through role play, as they can imitate grown-ups in different settings – our testers became chefs, waiters, waitresses, mummies, daddies, pizza makers and everything in between. The colours are bright and bold and it can be noisy and annoying (our reviewer kept it locked in the playroom! With a high back, it houses shelves, a couple of mini drawers and display space for play food and equipment. We did wonder whether this feature was slightly out of the age range for this type of toy, but the concept is fun and combines technology and traditional play to encourage creativity and learning. This traditional midsize kitchen from Teamson comes in a mix of wood-look and bold colours and is a reliable, sturdy structure.

Our reviewer’s dad, armed with drill and screwdrivers, saved the day when it came to putting some of the bigger kitchens together.

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We received extra themed accessory packs to review – these include fun, interactive play food such as colour-changing emoji cookies and interchangeable ice-cream cones and scoops. The oven and microwave have see-through doors – the kids loved being able to watch as their food ‘cooked’.

This is a dream kitchen for Peppa Pig fans – regardless of gender – and will keep them entertained for hours.