We bought a wooden mud kitchen for outside but put it in the playroom to get more use from it. Dc play with it every day. I wouldn't have one in my lounge though."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user espressomartiniweeny) Kitchen Dimensions : 39 cm x 83 cm x 95 cm : suitable for children aged three and over , batteries required: 4 x R03-AAA – not supplied

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When Gemma’s not writing or spending time with her two children, she can be found in the gym, where she also works as a personal trainer. She loves that she can help people through her writing and also inspire them on their fitness journey - even better if she can combine the two! How we chose our recommendations Mumsnetter recommendations There is even a comprehensive range of burger equipment in the play kitchen from the cutting board to the vegetables and patties, everything is there to fill and assemble hamburgers and veggie burgers yourself Dimensions: 96cm x 40cm x 96cm | Weight: 16.26kg | Material: Wood | Age: 3 years+| Assembly required: Yes | Batteries required: No What we loveDimensions: W87cm x D31.2cm x H93.5cm| Weight: 18.5kg | Material: MDF/Resin/Plastic/Wood | Age: 3 years+ | Assembly required: Yes | Batteries required: No What we love Mine got one at 18 months but probably didn’t really use it until 2; since then she’s used it loads and loves it and my 10 month old DS likes playing with it all too. We have a wooden Asda one that is really good and not expensive" (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter user1493413286) Our verdict Favourite features? The KidKraft Farm to Table has a unique design and features that outdo every other option on this list. A Mumsnetter-recommended brand, this toy kitchen is stunning, modern and will delight any future master chef in the making. We bought our eldest daughter a KidKraft wooden kitchen and loads of Melissa and Doug wooden food playsets for her third birthday. It has all lasted and still gets played with now by her and her younger sisters."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Kidsrulethishouse)

Theo Klein Miele Wooden Kitchen | MYER Theo Klein Miele Wooden Kitchen | MYER

Pretend play is great for a child’s development and toys like play kitchens can help to expand their imagination and encourage role play, while also aiding their learning.By age two or three, most children will start to enjoy imaginative play and will pretend to cook dinner and put on tea parties for family members. A play kitchen can be a great way to encourage this type of play and will grow with your child so that, even at age six, they can enjoy playing cafes, writing lists and creating menus. Dd loves her kitchen that's she's had for years. It was from Ikea.When my great-nieces and nephews come over they all make a beeline for it." (Recommended by Mumsnetter ParkheadParadise) Dimensions: W72cm x D40cm x H109cm | Weight: 18kg| Material: Wood | Age: 3 years+ | Assembly required: Yes | Batteries required: Yes - 4 x AA What we love

Miele Miele Family Kitchen Playset | MYER Miele Miele Family Kitchen Playset | MYER

Also, think about how long you want it to last. A smaller toy kitchen may not last long or be suitable for more than one child to play with at a time, but some toy kitchens can be altered as they grow. A larger design will be a safer bet if you’re hoping to get a few years play out of it. Design Made from high-quality materials, it's durable, easy to assemble and built to last. There are fewer features than other options on the list, due to its small size, but with a clever flip-over feature, the hob turns into a BBQ-style grill for an added play option.

As it’s a toy that children can share with others, a play kitchen can help to enhance their social skills and communication skills, which makes them more than worth the investment. Favourite features? Theo Klein's Miele Kitchen makes little chefs feel like they’re cooking up a storm in a real kitchen with its realistic design straight out of a Gordan Ramsey reality cooking show. From pretending to be chefs and waitresses to copying Mum or Dad in the kitchen, they can imitate everyday tasks like chopping food, cooking and cleaning up. Accessories like chalkboards can also encourage reading and writing. Dimensions: 118cm x 44cm x 101cm | Weight: 7.6kg | Material: Plastic | Age: 3 months to 3 years | Assembly required: Yes | Batteries required: Yes - 1 x A battery What we love

Miele Wooden Toy Kitchen | Smyths Toys UK

Dimensions: 60cm x 30cm x 99.4cm | Weight: 12.16kg | Material: Wood | Age: 3 years+| Assembly required: Yes | Batteries required: Yes - 4 x AAA batteries What we love We have the Tidlo Country Kitchen and love it. It has a sink oven cupboard and wooden washing up liquid and utensils.”(Recommended by Mumsnetter Loyaultemelie)When she fell pregnant with her first child in 2014, Gemma turned to freelance writing to fit around family life, and since then has compiled content for a range of online and print publications, charities and small businesses. She loves writing about subjects that will be helpful to the reader – and herself! - from recommending top products that help parents in their day-to-day life to financial advice and activities that the whole family will enjoy.