Step2 Heart of the Home Kids Kitchen Playset, Indoor/Outdoor Kitchenette, Interactive Play with Lights and Sounds, Made of Durable Plastic, Includes 40 Piece Toy Accessories, For Toddlers 2+ Years Old

I read hundreds of reviews for hundreds of kitchens, but I kept coming back to this one and I'm glad we picked it.We've only had it for a week, but it's amazing.Answers to some of the critiques I read:It's really hard to put together and takes forever - It took us two ladies 1.5 hours with 2 screwdrivers and a hammer and we both thought it was very simple. It Would be hard for someone to do alone though, but not impossible.There aren't holes for the screws - Yes, you want to have to make the holes yourself for stability. We found that using a hammer to get the screw started and to make the initial hole worked well. Some people used a drill, which obviously would work, but you don't want to strip the hole so we chose the hammer. No one's fingers got boinked.It was dusty - Yes, it came from a warehouse and it Was dusty, so we wiped it off.The stickers don't stick, or they stick too well - They stick like stickers, just put them down carefully and smooth out the edges.The fridge doesn't close well - That is legit, but I don't mind that you have to close it from the bottom because it stays closed then.Not a lot of food comes with it - If you can afford to buy your kid this kitchen, you can add a separate purchase of extra play food.There is a space between the cabinet doors - Yes, which makes it easier for his chubby little 3-year-old fingers to open them.Parts were missing - That is serious. In our case, all parts were accounted for.Things I like about it:The pet food area has been one of his favorite things.All the little extras, like the shopping bag and cloth are so fun for him.The deep sink allows him to wash all his dishes.The little cutting board has gone unnoticed by him, but I think it's adorable.It's big and charming looking.It's sturdy!The sound affects are a hoot (just the phone and the pot and pan when on the stove make noise).He loves seeing the picture and he loves taking his utensils down.In conclusion - this is a great plastic kids kitchen!

This is an AMAZING kitchen set and our daughter LOVES it. It was easy to assemble (although I would recommend using a drill to pre-drill the holes in the plastic before using the screws, it made it so much easier). The stickers are great quality printing and this kitchen it very sturdy and stable if you assemble it correctly. It comes with two place settings (plates, bowls, cups, and utensils) for a little table and a pot and pan that make different sound effect when placed on the battery powered burner (pot makes bubbling noise, and pan makes a sizzle noise). It also comes with a few play food items and even though we decided to buy an add on set it came with plenty to get playtime started. It has been several weeks since we gave this to our daughter and it is still very much a daily play item for her and especially when she has company. I cannot tell you how many pretend dinners she has cooked for us at this point. My only suggestion with this is to take your time with assembly and do it right. The instructions can be a bit confusing if you are trying to rush it. Overall I think this is one of my most successful gift purchases ever. Also, I think that this kitchen would be perfect for a boy or girl. It's not really geared toward either one and the little boys seem to love playing on it as much as the girls do.

I bought this for my 2 year old for Christmas. It’s sturdy and I have no doubt that my kid is going to love it. Something to note: there are no holes in the parts so you have to use some strength or a drill to get the screws in. Other than that, the directions and assembly was very easy. I think my kid will get years of fun from this toy!

Great pretend kitchen. After much debate, I'm so glad we chose Step2 over other (wooden) options. This kitchen was super simple to assemble. I love that it looks like a real kitchen with different surfaces like stone and ceramic, and with appliances that look like stainless steel. I love the cooking accessories provided with this kitchen. I love that the stove makes cooking noises when a pan is placed on the burner. There's enough play space for my 3 girls (18 mo-3 yrs) so they can all enjoy playing with the kitchen at the same time. My 18 mo old can easily reach the microwave and cabinet, and yet it's not too small for my much taller 3 yr old. I love that it's not girly looking, so even my older boys play with this from time to time. Highly recommend!

Awesome kitchen my daughter has had it for 4 months or so and loves playing with durability is great and for the money I paid is worth it. If the kid has a small room this kitchen is big will take space and putting it together is a bit of pain but worth it.

My 16 mo. old has already had hours of fun in the first week. Feels sturdy, like it will stand up to abuse from a big toddler. He loves the sounds/lights of the cooktop, phone and the various boxes and bag. Nice size to keep him moving around but fits well in a small house.Putting together was quick, around an hour, but only because we had a power drill and power screwdriver on hand. The instructions state you should only need a manual screwdriver but none of the holes were pre-drilled on our unit. I could not get the 2 1/2" screws to puncture the plastic with a manual screwdriver. Stickers went on easily and sticking well so far.We are very happy with the kitchen.