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		<title>Fisher-Price Musical Tea Set</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a charming way for your little ones to turn an ordinary snack into an elegant affair.  The Fisher-Price Musical Tea Set comes with lacy placemats, sandwich cut-outs, and cute place cards.  This play accessory includes cups and saucers numbering four, spoons, a sugar bowl with a lid, and a creamer.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a charming way for your little ones to turn an ordinary snack into an elegant affair.  The Fisher-Price Musical Tea Set comes with lacy placemats, sandwich cut-outs, and cute place cards.  This play accessory includes cups and saucers numbering four, spoons, a sugar bowl with a lid, and a creamer.  All the pieces fit on a serving tray.</p>
<p>The tea set is just right to serve tea and sandwiches to friends.  Kids have fun pretending to pour tea into the cups and placing the cups on the saucers.  The cups and saucers then get delivered to the recipient with graceful ease – at least that’s the way it was during our test session.</p>
<p>Little girls love to have tea parties and invite their friends to their tea parties.  Boys like to join in the fun, too!  It provides chiming sound effects as the tea is magically being poured.  In some households, this is the ideal toy to practice the ability to pour tea and presenting good manners to guests.  For others, it’s just plain fun.</p>
<p>This <a title="fisher price musical tea set" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005ATWC?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=play.kitchens-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00005ATWC" target="_self">Fisher-Price kitchen tea set</a> needs two button-cell alkaline batteries that are replaceable (LR44 or equivalent will work).  The batteries are included.  Press the lid of the teapot to hear a tea-time song, “I’m a Little Teapot.”  This is a classic favorite.  The toy is composed of sturdy plastic – it just looks like beautiful ceramic.  The toy is, in fact, very durable, for which Fisher-Price has a reputation.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-357" style="border: 0pt none;" title="fisher-price musical tea set" src="http://playkitchensguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/toy_fisherpricemusicalteaset.jpg" alt="fisher-price musical tea set" width="540" height="540" /></p>
<p>This tea set is recommended for ages 2 years to 5 years, although anyone can enjoy having an imaginary cup of tea from a set as lovely as this.  This is a great toy for children to share, and if there doesn’t happen to be any children ready for tea at precisely the right moment, a teddy bear, stuffed dog, and a duck can do quite nicely as tea guests.</p>
<p>Little girls and boys love taking turns pouring the tea into cups and making up stories about their day to tell each other.  Many parents at our staff’s toy testing session exclaimed that this tea set was just right for a two-year old and one that was durable enough to actually be able to use.  Of course, water can be substituted for tea.  The teapot holds just the right amount to fill four cups.</p>
<p>It has cups, saucers, and spoons that are easily managed by little hands.  Parents liked the fact that children seemed to be able to handle the serving tray easily and all the pieces fit on it nicely.  Fisher-Price is known for its quality toys and parents felt sure that this toy would last for years.</p>
<p>If the cups are filled with actual liquid, there is enough to drink but not enough to warrant a major disaster should a spill take place.  And, according to staff reports from the testing session, spills will take place.  However, with supervision, it can be a lot of fun for the children.  Some parents say this play kitchen tea set would even work for real juice and snacks.  Our staff tried putting a couple sets in the dishwasher after the testing session concluded, and they came out unscathed.</p>
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		<title>Toymonster Limited Kitchen Trolley</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Children’s imaginations are stimulated by role playing experiences. There are many little girls and boys that dream of becoming a chef, and parents can help kids role play by utilizing playsets. Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them, more often than not, parents find them in the real kitchen trying to help. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Children’s imaginations are stimulated by role playing experiences. There are many little girls and boys that dream of becoming a chef, and parents can help kids role play by utilizing playsets. Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them, more often than not, parents find them in the real kitchen trying to help. Unfortunately, this often means a huge mess as well as a hassle. Luckily, there is another answer.</p>
<p><code><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=FFFFFF&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=play.kitchens-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;asins=B0019H53BO" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" align="right"></iframe></code>The Toymonster Limited Kitchen Trolley is your little chef’s own cooking station. He or she can use the kitchen trolley to make any snack or meal that they please. While playing with the kitchen trolley they will feel like true cooks. A child’s imagination is the only limiting factor, and with your help, they can make learn the art of role play and cooking thanks to this toy.</p>
<p>The Trolley is for your child’s “real” cooking experience as they can practice play cooking in their own play kitchens based on the home’s own cooking background.  This toy includes an actual timer and a plate warmer to ensure dinner is nice and toasty when served. There is also a utensil rack as well as two storage shelves and a toy sink. This unit comes with other accessories as well including several toy dishes to help get the “meal” cooked correctly. All of them are made with food grade plastic, and the smaller parts are both dishwasher and microwave safe, which makes for easy cleanup. It also comes with a mini apron for your child to feel like a professional.</p>
<p>If space is at a premium in your house, the Toymonster Limited Kitchen Trolley is ideal. Just 35 x 13 x 22 inches, it should fit anywhere in your home. Moreover, though, The toy kitchen unit also has locking wheels for stability. Wherever you place the kitchen trolley it will not move easily, but with your help, it can be shifted to any space in the house to help ensure that you can make the most of your living space.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-338" style="border: 0pt none;" title="toymonster trolley" src="http://playkitchensguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/featured_towmonstertrolley.jpg" alt="toymonster trolley" width="540" height="250" /></p>
<p>The recommended age on this toy is 36 months to 8 years so adult supervision is needed should your littlest one be playing with this toy. Additionally, the cooking accessories included are quite small and may present a choking hazard for many very young children. Moreover, because it has wheels, it is essential that little ones not pull up on this toy, as they could experience a fall.</p>
<p>Made of durable plastic, this is one of the stronger toy kitchens on the market today. With enough space for two or three children to play at the same time with this set combined with that durability, you’ll never have to worry about this one being a toy that will last through all of your children.</p>
<p>The only real drawback we saw with this toy kitchen was the lack of food accessories. While many of the kitchens on the market today come with more food than your child could ever use, this one just comes with the cooking accessories. However, because food accessories are quite available at many physical and online locations, that shouldn’t keep you from purchasing this great model.</p>
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		<title>KidKraft Cookware Playset</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Play dishes are always a great gift idea for any kid for any occasion. If they have a play kitchen, there is no question that they absolutely have to have these. The KidKraft Cookware Playset is an excellent choice for one of their many KidKraft toys that will make their play time cooking even more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Play dishes are always a great gift idea for any kid for any occasion. If they have a play kitchen, there is no question that they absolutely have to have these. The KidKraft Cookware Playset is an excellent choice for one of their many KidKraft toys that will make their play time cooking even more fun. Whether they are having a tea party, a picnic, a cookout, or a snack or meal, this set will fulfill all of their culinary needs. It doesn’t matter if they use real food or play food because the pans and dishes are durable enough to handle either choice. They may even want to use them to eat their real meals. Whatever the case may be, each and every one of these pieces will hold up under the wear and tear of kids’ play. There are four different colors, and they can pick and choose whichever fits their moods. Best of all, you will not have to worry about the little ones sneaking off with your good stuff and breaking or losing it. If you have ever wondered why you keep missing forks and spoons, it might be a good idea to check under their beds.</p>
<p><code><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&#038;bc1=FFFFFF&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;t=play.kitchens-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;m=amazon&#038;f=ifr&#038;asins=B000GR75SC" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" align="right"></iframe></code>The KidKraft Cookware Playset comes with a variety of colors and many pieces, they have several sets that these would match with perfectly. There’s blue for boys, pink for girls, and they have also included white and yellow to stay gender neutral. There are 27 pieces in all including four place settings of cups, plates, bowls, and a knife, fork, and spoon. This makes it great when they want to have a little cooking party and invite their friends. There is also a pot with a lid and a little pink skillet to cook up the “fixins” for a delicious meal and serve it to their little friends. They can serve up kid-sized helpings because these are not little miniature sized replicas, but they are actually a normal size of cutlery and dishes that are perfect for kids. If all of your dishes are dirty, you could even borrow these to fill in. Your kids will love eating off these just about any time whether it is in their playset or for real. These are made from pretty durable plastic, so you can hand wash them. These were really intended for kids to play with so putting them in the microwave or dishwasher is probably not a good idea. They are all pretty tough, but we do not recommend anything other than hand washing.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-333" style="border: 0pt none;" title="kidkraft cookware playset" src="http://playkitchensguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/toy_kidkraftcookwareplayset.jpg" alt="kidkraft cookware playset" width="540" height="540" /></p>
<p>If you are shopping for play kitchens and play cookware to go with it, you can’t go wrong with KidKraft. We are sure the Cookware Playset will be a great choice for your child. The size and the assortment of cheery colors will definitely please them and make their play time that much more enjoyable. It is also a good thing to have when little cousins or friends come over to play. We know parents need all the help they can get to keep their little ones entertained and out of trouble. There is nothing better than getting invited to join your little ones for a tea party or a pretend meal they prepared just for you. We are positive that you just can’t go wrong with KidKraft on the label.</p>
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		<title>KidKraft Pastel Baking Set</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The KidKraft Pastel Baking Set is a must have for all the little bakers you know. Whether it is for your own kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews, they will have so much fun mixing up their batter or rolling out the dough for all the pies, cakes, and cookies their little imaginations can stir up. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The KidKraft Pastel Baking Set is a must have for all the little bakers you know. Whether it is for your own kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews, they will have so much fun mixing up their batter or rolling out the dough for all the pies, cakes, and cookies their little imaginations can stir up. This set will go just perfectly with the any of the pastel play kitchens that KidKraft makes. After they’re done mixing up their sweet and delectable treats, they can throw them into their play oven and watch them bake. Even if they don’t have an actual playset, their little imaginative minds will figure out a way to make one up. Just leave it to the kids to figure out what can double as an oven for their pretend baking. Throw in some play food from the line of KidKraft toys, and your kids should be very happy bakers. Best of all, you don’t have to worry about them making a mess every time they want to bake.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-148" style="border: 0pt none;" title="kidkraft pastel baking set" src="http://playkitchensguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/toy_kidkraftpastelbakingset.jpg" alt="kidkraft pastel baking set" width="540" height="300" /></p>
<p><code><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=play.kitchens-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;asins=B000Y0GOTW&#038;fc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;lt1=_blank&#038;m=amazon&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;bc1=FFFFFF&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" align="right"></iframe></code>The KidKraft Pastel Baking Set comes with everything that you probably use to bake in your kitchen. The mixer is so adorable and realistic that we could hardly believe it. It is made from wood, as is everything else in the set, and functions pretty much like a real one. The mixing blades don’t turn because there is no batteries needed for this set, and we say hallelujah to that. This is a nice safety feature for little fingers and hands that might be tempted to lick the batter with the thing is running. However, they can lift the blades in and out of the bowl that comes with this. This is a great little feature, which makes this very much like the real thing. We think it is really nice that all of the items are made from wood instead of plastic. As a result, they should last much longer. The wooden spoon, spatula, and rolling pin will probably be put through some pretty rugged treatment, but they should survive pretty well. Even though this is wooden, it has a coated finish that is very smooth, so you don’t have to worry about splinters. The two chocolate chip cookies look almost good enough to eat, and the cookie sheet adds the finishing touch for any play kitchen.</p>
<p>We think the KidKraft Pastel Baking Set is a great idea that will add even more fun to kids’sets. We especially like that the mixer blades lift up and down but do not rotate. We always examine everything very closely for any safety concerns. We really try to come from a kid’s perspective of how they might use or abuse this, which really brings up the next point we would like everyone to consider. While we like that all of this is wooden for durability, we are a bit concerned about the damage kids might inflict on one another with the utensils. Our biggest concern is the rolling pin followed by the spoon. These are pretty light weight, but if they are used as weapons in self defense, they might hurt quite a bit. Of course, you could say the same thing about many of the other things involving kids’ play.</p>
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		<title>Little Tikes Shopping Cart</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most parents are well aware of the benefits that Little Tikes sets have on their little ones. They are fun to use, great to look at, and have a great track record of lasting a mighty long time for those kids that just can’t seem to keep anything. They are well built and that is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most parents are well aware of the benefits that Little Tikes sets have on their little ones. They are fun to use, great to look at, and have a great track record of lasting a mighty long time for those kids that just can’t seem to keep anything. They are well built and that is important, but that can be said for more than the play kitchen sets that Little Tikes makes. As a matter of fact, just about everything that is made by this company is built to last, which is good considering the fact that the main users of this product are little ones who tear up everything that will crumble under their sometimes inadvertently destructive little hands.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-117" style="border: 0pt none;" title="little tikes shopping cart" src="http://playkitchensguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/toy_littletikesshoppingcart.jpg" alt="little tikes shopping cart" width="540" height="540" /></p>
<p>Enter the Little Tikes Shopping Cart. This is a great addition to a set, as it is as close to the real shopping carts that are at the local grocery store as possible. If you have kids that wish they were big enough to be able to push the shopping cart when you guys go out grocery shopping this should be a great addition to your home play set.</p>
<p><code><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=play.kitchens-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;asins=B00005BZKD&#038;fc1=000000&#038;IS2=1&#038;lt1=_blank&#038;m=amazon&#038;lc1=0000FF&#038;bc1=FFFFFF&#038;bg1=FFFFFF&#038;f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" align="right"></iframe></code>The only downside to the Cart is that it is rather difficult to put together. This is okay because it lasts a long time, so after a one shot struggle with a few screws your little one should have something to play with for as long as they wish. There are few things out there that are as satisfactory as buying a toy for your child that they can play with for a long time, and this toy shopping cart by Little Tikes is one of those things. A Little Tikes play kitchen is another.</p>
<p>If your little ones are already the proud owners of one, you already have a great toy for them—especially if it happens to be made by this great company. This set can be used with all of the play food and things that you likely already have for the toy kitchen set. If you don’t have any toy food or groceries, they are not difficult to find and are relatively inexpensive for purchase.</p>
<p>There are a variety of toy shopping carts on the market, and this Little Tikes one is among the best. It is also a bit higher in price than the others, but with kids’ toys like this it is easy to say that buyers get what they pay for. This one is built to last, and as destructive as kids tend to be these days that is important. It can last through multiple children also, so older kids can pass it on to their younger siblings, cousins or friends.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-118" style="border: 0pt none;" title="little tikes shopping cart" src="http://playkitchensguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/toy_littletikesshoppingcart2.jpg" alt="little tikes shopping cart" width="540" height="540" /></p>
<p>Bright colors are important for kids’ toys. They ignite the imagination and attract attention, and brightly colored toys seem to be a Little Tikes’ specialty. The colors on this toy not only go together, but they are appealing to the eye as well. This means that although you would probably rather not find your little ones’ toys on the living room floor they won’t create too much of an eyesore when that unexpected company drops by.</p>
<p>If you want something that your kids can really enjoy for a long time and use with the toys they already have, look into one of these Little Tikes Shopping Cart products. It should go along great with any set that they already have.</p>
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		<title>Hello and Welcome</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the pretend play kitchens guide. We are here to bring you the best paly kitchen toys and the latest news on the newest releases. If you have bought one recently, then please submit a review. We would love to hear what you think of the product.
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