Do you prefer play kitchens from kidkraft or pottery barn?
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Anonymous
| Kidcraft espresso. I don't know how an additional 700 dollars (is that what PB kitchens cost??) could make it better? |
Anonymous
| Have kidkraft espresso. Took us forever to put together and DH is pretty handy with assembling stuff. We actually left it partially undone for 3 weeks (mostly assembled) because we couldn't bear to finish it. But it's been pretty sturdy for us. Still looks new. My kid likes it fine but it's not used as much as magnatiles. |
Anonymous
| Pp here. I don't mind having spent the money (even though it's not the favorite toy) since it wasn't a ton of money. Would never spend $800 on a play kitchen. You don't even know if your kid will like it. |
Anonymous
| Ugh. Got the kidkraft retro kitchen for Xmas for our 20 month old and it is already falling apart. The backsplash has broken off and faucet is nearly broken too. Terrible. |
Anonymous
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If you're buying it for you, because you like it, go ahead and buy the PB one. Think of it like furniture or art or some other type of decorating choice. Quirky but it is what it is. Some people have a strong point of view about what they want to look at in their house.
On the other hand, if you're buying it for your child, KidKraft all the way. We have one of their other imaginary play toys, and it's fantastic. Well made and the kids use it all the time. For me it would be a very easy choice to go with the KidKraft version. YMMV. |
Anonymous
| We like the land of nod one. Less expensive than pbk, great quality, nice looking.... |
Anonymous
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I regret the PBK kitchen. My kids barely play with it. It does not have a microwave or water dispenser, so it already lacks some of the features of the other kitchens.
I thought because it was bigger it would last longer, but that is irrelevant if the kids don't play with it in the first place. I really wish I had gotten a "fun" tacky plastic one with all the bells and whistles. On the upside, it looks really cute when you walk in the room! |
Anonymous
This is my concern. That I will spend the money because it's adorable and my kids will never play with it! |
Anonymous
| IKEA |
Anonymous
| My kids LOVE the kidkraft deluxe kitchen in the primary/gender neutral colors. It's bright and fun, and they use it for hours on the weekends, and during any downtime on weeknights. We have a lot of the melissa and doug play food, and Plan toys makes good play food, too. The wood food stands up to lots of abuse without ever getting too dirty, and it's easy to wipe off. |
Anonymous
| If you're looking for something small but really fun, the Little Tikes Splish Splash Sink and Stove is only about $20 and it's amazing. The faucet really works. |
Anonymous
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We have the Kidkraft. Heard lots of good things about Ikea but DS loved all the extra doodads on the Kidkraft one. We are far from poor but I just don't know if I could justify $800 on a play kitchen, except if it went perfectly with my real kitchen and all other brands looked awful and I would use it for many years (ie multiple kids). But obviously you choose your own priorities.
FWIW DS totally loves the kidkraft and it's been totally sturdy -- it is wood (With some plastic accessories) and no damage after 1+ year of heavy use. I really think kids could care less about "nice looking" - whether to spend the money is really on how much it will make you happier to have something you believe is nicer looking. |
Anonymous
We got a Kidkraft Vintage kitchen for our DD when she turned two. She had it for four years and never knocked it over. If you're worried, secure it to the wall. |