Play Kitchens

Children's toys come in a variety of colours and designs and are designed to keep children's safety at the highest level. All of our products are manufactured in accordance with international safety standards and are prepared using special materials for children, away from harmful chemicals. The assembly of these products is quite simple and all necessary instructions are clearly explained, so parents can set up a safe and sturdy playground for their children.

Having a play kitchen creates a safe space in the house where your child can spend time on their own or with friends, using their creativity and imagination. In this space, children model the world of adults by playing pretend games and thus develop their social skills. With the play kitchen series, your children can play safely thanks to child-friendly designs with no sharp corners.

Children spending time in their own play kitchen also contributes to the development of their self-confidence. They make their own decisions, set their own game rules and increase their self-confidence in this process. While playing in groups, they learn to wait for their turn, share and work as a team. These skills form the cornerstones of their social and academic success in later life.

Play kitchens specially designed for children are educational products that enable children to have fun and learn important life skills through play. These play sets support their imagination and help them lay the foundations of real life skills. For parents, it offers the opportunity to observe their children's development in a safe and fun environment. You can find a variety of play kitchens that will support each child's learning style and allow them to have a pleasant time at home.

Play kitchen models that will teach your children while having fun

Among our children's play kitchen options, there are colourful designs and different features. These kitchens, which develop children's role-playing skills, help to increase their social skills. These Swedish designed models are specially designed for your children to spend time safely and enjoyably.

Play kitchen models in our wide product range attract attention with their designs suitable for various age groups such as arts and crafts products. In addition to small kitchen tools and accessories suitable for the use of tiny hands, it contains realistic details that children can imitate the cooking process.

These toy kitchen sets develop both visual and auditory skills of children. Colourful designs strengthen children's visual perception, while the sounds stimulate their auditory perception. Thus, children contribute to their multi-sensory development while playing.

IKEA play kitchen models stand out with their compliance with safety and quality standards. All our products are produced by avoiding materials that can harm your children's health. Thanks to their easy-to-install structure, they also offer a practical use for parents.

In these kitchens, children not only imitate cooking, but also have the chance to learn basic maths skills such as budget management and shopping. Along with such skills, they also learn the value of teamwork and sharing through games played in groups.

Our products have various themes. For example, a Montessori play kitchen model allows children to develop self-control and explore their self-learning abilities. Such toys support the spirit of independence and exploration emphasised by the Montessori educational approach.

For parents, the social skills and problem-solving skills that children develop while playing with these kitchens are of great importance in terms of showing the results that educational toys can produce. The quality time you spend with your child supports their emotional development and strengthens family ties.

When choosing a play kitchen for your child, choosing models suitable for their interests and ages will make them happier and more motivated, while contributing to their learning process. You can contribute to their development by choosing quality and safe play kitchens that will keep children's imagination at the highest level, teach while entertaining.

Which materials are play kitchens made of?

Our wooden play kitchen products, which use high quality materials in manufacturing, stand out with their durability and robust structure. Wood is a harmless material suitable for children's use, and models produced with materials obtained from sustainable sources are environmentally friendly options.

Apart from wood, high quality plastic materials are also used, offering a modern and clean look. These plastics are tested and approved materials that are not harmful to children's health. IKEA always prioritises child safety in the production process and makes sure that all materials comply with international health and safety standards.

The wood used in IKEA play kitchen models is sourced from FSC-certified forests. FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and this certification is an indication that the wood comes from forests that are managed in an ecologically, socially and economically responsible way. In this way, you can be sure that the products offered to your children are produced in a way that respects nature. The paints used are water-based and harmless to children's health. While these paints make the toys colourful and attractive, children's health is not compromised.

Plastic materials are preferred for their lightness and easy cleaning. Materials such as polypropylene used in plastic play kitchens are both durable and completely safe for children. While plastic materials are frequently used in the production of kitchen accessories and small products, they offer easy assembly and disassembly. This increases the functionality of the products and allows them to be easily stored without taking up too much space if you have limited space in your home.

The combination of these materials makes the play kitchen range both durable and aesthetically appealing. All of the materials that children are exposed to during play are designed to be used safely for years. In accordance with the sustainability policy, it is aimed to minimise the environmental impact of each product produced. Thus, both a safe and educational play environment is provided for your children and a contribution is made to the protection of natural resources.

You can contribute to both the physical and mental development of your children with physical play toys made of different materials in our wide range of products. IKEA puts all of its products through detailed tests in line with the safety and health of children and offers you only products made with materials that meet the highest standards. Each play kitchen model is specially designed to stimulate children's creativity and imagination.

What are the benefits of a play kitchen?

The play kitchen, which has an important place in educational and creative activities, allows children to develop skills such as problem solving, fine motor skills and tracking ability. You can always find innovative products in our educational and creative toys category. Play kitchens also have a great impact on children's social and emotional development. Through pretend play, children experience different roles and strengthen their empathy skills. When playing together with their friends, they learn to wait their turn, share and co-operate. These experiences increase both the child's self-sufficiency and their ability to communicate effectively with others.

In addition, play kitchens also support children's language development. While playing in the kitchen, children learn the names of foods, cooking methods and kitchen utensils. In this process, they not only learn new vocabulary, but also improve their sentence building and expression skills. A well-designed play kitchen can help expand your child's vocabulary.

Increased self-confidence is another benefit of play kitchens. The child experiences a sense of achievement while preparing and serving their own meals, which contributes to the development of self-confidence. Children who play with such toys gain the self-confidence and independence necessary to overcome real-life situations at an earlier age.

Play kitchens are also excellent for developing children's analytical thinking skills. Activities such as following a recipe or preparing dishes in a specific order increase children's problem-solving skills and strengthen their ability to think logically. Such activities lay the foundations for critical thinking skills that children will use throughout their lives.

What kind of games can be played in the play kitchen?

With the play kitchen, children can cook, organise restaurant games or even set up a mini marketplace and play shopping games. Such games are excellent for the development of children's imagination and social skills. In play kitchens, children can develop a curiosity about world cuisines by preparing dishes from different cultures and get to know new flavours in the process. They can explore their international palate through activities such as making Italian pizzas or Japanese sushi.

Moreover, the use of a play kitchen also develops children's mathematical skills. They use basic maths skills when measuring ingredients, setting the time and determining serving quantities. Such activities give children the opportunity to practise with numbers and solve problems. Play kitchens also give children the ability to follow instructions and follow a recipe step by step. This process increases their attention and concentration.

Children can learn about healthy eating habits through play kitchens. As they learn which foods are healthy, they become aware of making healthy choices in the cooking process. This lays the foundation for children to maintain healthy eating habits throughout their lives. Knowledge about kitchen safety enables them to act safely when they encounter real kitchens.

During activities in the play kitchen, children have the chance to experience social roles. For example, they learn the basics of co-operation and teamwork by sharing roles such as a chef and a waiter. Social interaction contributes significantly to the development of children's emotional intelligence. Thus, they develop skills such as understanding others' perspectives and empathising.

Play kitchen activities encourage flexible thinking and creativity. Children use their creative thinking skills by changing ingredients or creating new recipes during the cooking process. This process improves children's problem-solving skills and adaptability. Children who produce creative solutions can use these skills in various areas of life.

How should the play kitchen be cleaned?

Play kitchens are made of easily cleanable materials. Surfaces that can be wiped with a damp cloth are also ideal for children's health. Daily cleaning ensures the longevity of the product and helps to keep it like new. These products, which are offered for the use of children, are also preferred for parents thanks to their easy cleaning. Dust and dirt accumulated on kitchen toys should be cleaned regularly as it may adversely affect children's health.

The cleanliness of play kitchens ensures that children play in a healthy environment and thus their health is protected. Various accessories and parts, food imitations and other small parts are places where germs can accumulate. Kitchen toys should be cleaned and disinfected regularly. Alcohol-free, child-friendly cleaners should be used for cleaning. All materials used in the assembly of play kitchens should be washable so that they can be easily cleaned even when the parts are disassembled and reassembled.

The frequency of cleaning may vary depending on the intensity of children's use of the play kitchen. However, routine weekly cleaning is generally recommended. When cleaning play kitchens, it is important to remember that not only visible surfaces should be cleaned, but also hard-to-reach areas such as doors, drawers and hidden compartments. Food residues and dust accumulation in these areas can pose a risk to children's health.

If play kitchens have electronic components, care should be taken when cleaning these parts. Electronic parts should not come into contact with water and should be wiped gently with a damp cloth. Cleaning of electrical components should be carried out in accordance with the instructions specified in the user manual of the product. Such precautions both ensure the safety of children and contribute to the longer life of the play kitchen.

In addition to physical cleaning, it is also recommended that play kitchens are serviced at regular intervals. Lubricating the hinges and checking the screws is vital to prevent possible accidents. Tightening screws that may loosen over time is necessary for children to continue their games safely.

Things to consider when buying a play kitchen

Safety is always a priority when buying children's toys. IKEA play kitchen models have been tested and certified in accordance with international safety standards. They use only the highest quality materials and contain paints and coatings that are harmless to children's health.

It is important to avoid materials that can cause allergic reactions in young children. That's why IKEA uses natural wood in its wooden play kitchen range. The natural structure of wood improves children's tactile perception and makes kitchen toys more durable and long-lasting. We make sure that the paints used in our products are suitable for children's health, water-based and non-toxic. In this way, every detail required for children to play safely with play kitchens is meticulously examined.

Another important point is to choose the appropriate kitchen sets according to the ages and interests of your children. For younger children, sets with simple mechanisms and few parts can be preferred, while for older children, more complex sets with plenty of accessories can be preferred. This allows children to spend more productive and educational time with games appropriate to their age and developmental level.

It is also important to make sure that the play kitchen you choose is suitable for the space in your home. A kitchen that takes up too much space may not leave enough space for your child to play. IKEA offers play kitchens in a variety of sizes and designs to suit every home type and space.

When choosing play kitchens, it is also useful to take a look at the variety of accessories. The presence of a variety of food products, kitchen utensils, such as plates, pots and pans, will make your child's play more realistic and support their creative thinking.

If you are looking for a robust, high quality and suitable play kitchen for your children, we recommend you to take a look at the rich and reliable product range. By choosing from IKEA, you can create a creative and fun playground for your children and make them have happy moments, and contribute to their personal development with blocks and building toys.