Would this kitchen stand up to rough play? I have a 17-month-old boy that likes the plastic kitchen at daycare, but I don't want plastic at home.
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Yes, it will withstand rough play. My daughter has had hers for over a year now and still no issues with the kitchen. Melissa and Doug products are a good use of money. I do not think you will be disappointed.
1841665
Yes. It is very sturdy. The only two things that are not as sturdy is the timer and the faucet. But it holds up well for rough playing.
1841666
Yes it can! I bought this for my (then) two year old nephew who is very rough with his toys. He is now 4 and the kitchen is just as solid as ever and he still plays with it nearly every day. We got a bunch of play food and the Melissa and Doug pots and pans to go with it, they have held up well too.
1841667
Definitely! We got this last Christmas for my now 2.5 boy who plays rough and have had no issues at all.
1841668
this kitchen is made very well and much stronger than the plastic ones. my grandson got it when he was two and has loved it for over a year. we also bought the pizza and salad kit and they are all good quality and stand up to banging and rough play...
524581
I have actually on a plastic kitchen set (smooth) and an activity table (texture) with two coats everything has held up no problem. This is about a year since I applied it.
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I think is the least of your concern about it, think of it like in your kitchen somethings you have to bend down to get somethings. Older kids such as 5-6 loves my daughter's kitchen when they come over, regardless
1141732
I think you will be fine. It is sturdy and has a wide base. My 16 month old can still use it with no issue.
1911486
I wouldn't. We try not to,but we do occasionally,with no repercussions. I'd like my cookware to last so I take care of it by using plastic or wooden utensils. They do make great utensils that are safe for this surface. Enjoy your cooking���.
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Yes. We have a shaggy type of carpet (not sure what it's called; it was here when we moved in) and its just fine. My toddler climbs on and through the bottom 2 shelves (not that i want him to) and it doesnt budge. He also rams toys into and its still good.
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Overall we have been happy with this house. The fences tend to fall off, etc. but no more than other toys we have. It depends how steady a hand your little one has or if you move the house around to another room. We don't really have any complaints about this. I love the cute characters, the accessories, etc.
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Yes!! I have a 4 and 7 year old that use the lid to stand on while climbing up to the counter, and it's not yet dented.
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Hi Grace! So far I am quite pleased with the durability of this item. My son is 16 months old and bangs around on it all the time. Sometimes he brings it to me in the kitchen to turn it on and drops it on the tile with no problems. He got it for his 1st birthday and it has done well so far.
652689
On Carpet is ok, on wood is going to be a problem. It would probably withstand toddler abuse but is not a solid wood piece of furnature.
1503668
I loved this kitchen before I bought it. Assembling this kitchen was not easy and we have never gotten the door to stay shut. It is made of pressed plywood - MDF. It does have nontoxic glue and paint. I wish I would have saved for a solid wood one instead. Really cute but wont last for more than one kid if played with frequently. Hope this helps
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I've only had the paint in place for a couple of months, but it has two top coats of clear finish over the paint, so I would expect it to be fairly durable to the friction of wear along the edge, but I can't really give you any long term experience. So far, it seems pretty durable, but we don't use our kitchen hard, being semi-retired and not having a lot of cooking to do like when the kids were growing up.
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My daughter is almost 2 and she's tall for her age and will probably outgrow it by age 3. As I stated in my review, this kitchen is very flimsy, so I'd recommend spending more if you can and getting a Step 2 brand kitchen because they are much more durable and versatile with an oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, sink, and cabinets. My almost 5 year old nieces and nephew have a Step 2 kitchen and now so do we and they still haven't outgrown it.
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It is sturdy - but your toddler will easily push it over. Also, got mine last summer, and now the paint is peeling off. Maybe I should have taken it inside during the winter.
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I think it would look fine. I have a one and a half year old. I just put rubber bands around both of the knobs so she can't get it. I haven't been worried at all that she might break the glass.
750482
That shouldn't be an issue. The issue I have with the kitchen is it is quite diminutive. It's for kids whom are quite young.
740508
I thi k it will likely be too small. It is a pretty ting kitchen set. My son is 2-years-old and I think he looks somewhat large next to it.