Another Kitchen question

[saschalicks]

I know we've had this discussion MANY times, but I have to revisit for most up-to-date information. I want to spend betweeen $100-$150 on a kitchen for DS1's 3rd b-day. I'm starting to do my research now and need to know your thoughts. Also, I think I'd prefer wood over plastic, but I'd like to hear your thoughts. TIA!

[madelinesmom]

I just bought this kitchen (exact) at Tuesday Morning for $50.00!!!!!!! They don't have a link so I googled it for you...
http://www.gummylump.com/front/f_product.php?id=2653

It is in perfect condition, it was $99 and I have been watching it since Christmas... first 25% off and yesterday 50% off... If you have a Tuesday Morning it will be in the clearance area... I was really excited. We are getting the girls a playhouse this spring it will be great to leave their current kitchen in the house and move this one outside...

Good Luck... HTH...

Jane
Madeline 1/20/03
Emily 11/29/05
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[MMMommy]

I second the Kidkraft Lil' Gourmet Kitchen above. We have it, along with the matching Lil' Gourmet Fridge. It is a wonderful kitchen, gender neutral, and good sized. It comes with accessories too--chef's hat, apron, metal pan and spatula. It's a great deal. I got mine through Babyuniverse.com, along with the matching fridge. I don't think Babyuniverse.com has the kitchen anymore, but they still have the matching fridge for $44.99.

My local Tuesday Morning had it as well back then for $79.99. But now $50 is a great price if you can still find it there.

[SnuggleBuggles]

We have gotten 3+ years out of our Step2 LifeStyle Dream Kitchen. It's a big hit around here. It comes with lots of extras like pots, pans, utensils and such so you have a good start just out of the box.

I am in the minority on this board; I don't mind plastic for some things and I really like bells and whistles like sound effects. :)
(You can always take the batteries out if you don't want sounds.)

Beth

[saschalicks]

I don't mind plastics either, I just seem to like the wooden kitchens better. I will definitely look into the step 2.

ETA: oh my gosh that is so so cute! I wish my kitchen was that cute. ;)

[qtballard]

We just bought this KidKraft kitchen for my 16 month-old son. He LOVES it and so does his little friends who range in age from 12mo to 3 years. I bought it on sale at my local children's store on sale for $150.00. I appreciate that it is gender neutral in color and the added bonus of the grill. We feel like it is more bang for our buck.



http://www.babyuniverse.com/pro/baby/96189/GrillandBakeKitchen.html

[lmintzer]

We have the older model of this one http://www.babyuniverse.com/pro.asp?id=84048&rc=pricegraber84048&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=09-28038717-2 .

I think we payed $150 shipped for ours a few years ago. It is red with natural wood but otherwise identical.

It's cute, sturdy, and has held up well. We've had it since Jack was almost 3 and he will be 6 in April.