Help me choose....play kitchen

[Tap]

We already have a small Kidcraft play kitchen. It barely fits dd3 right now, and she will be 'on her knees' height by next year (she is the size of a 5/6 now).

 

I found a Lakeshore learning kitchen for $100. IT is in used by good condition. The only thing I don't like about it, is that it is Heavy...really heavy!

 

We don't have a toy room, and her play kitchen is set up in the back of our dining room. I often move it and vacuum under it. With the Lakeshore one, I won't be moving it anytime soon, but since it fits tight to the floor, I shouldn't need to move it around anyways.

 

 

WWYD? I like the Lakeshore Learning kitchen because they are virtually indestructible and dd3 is a bit rough on things. It will fit her longer. and it has a nice setup, double the length of the one we have now.

Edited August 7, 2010 by Tap, tap, tap

[Starr]

I would look at it as one area I wouldn't have to mop/vacuum. :) It looks great!

[Whereneverever]

Go with the one that'll fit her longer!

[Food4Thought]

If you look at the specs, the Kidcraft kitchen (35.7 inches) is actually taller than the Lakeshore (32 inches). It is a nicer width and looks more sturdy, but it doesn't look like a huge size upgrade. $100 is a steal for the Lakeshore kitchen though!!

[Wildiris]

Back when money was plentiful, I bought a play kitchen through Hearth Song. It has a slot to slide your hand into so the kitchen can be moved. Pricey but light. Back when money was scarce, I made a play kitchen for my son out of cardboard boxes. I made a pull for the oven, colored the burners, and made a fake fire out of red cellophane wrapping paper. Thinking back on it, my son played more with the kitchen we made together than my DD plays with the kitchen I bought.