How to Buy a Fisher-Price Kitchen

Fisher-Price has play kitchens that will spark creative play and lots of fun for your toddler or preschooler.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fisher-Price Mini Meal Burger
• Fisher-Price Mini Meal Chickens
• Fisher-Price Mini Meal Pizza
• Fisher-Price Mini Meal Produce
• Fisher-Price Pie Surprise
• Fisher-Price Poppity Popcorn Parties
• Fisher-Price Shop & Cook Kitchens
• Fisher-Price Speedy Spaghetti
• Fisher-Price Water Magic Bubbling Teapots
• Fisher-Price Water Magic Kitchens

1. Know that play kitchens are wonderful toys that encourage creativity in young children of any age. They are appropriate for both girls and boys.

2. Notice that Fisher-Price has two types of kitchens available.

3. Consider the Water Magic Kitchen. This toy is perfect if the child lives in an apartment or other smaller housing, because it is not freestanding like most other kitchens. It is designed to fit on a small tabletop.

4. Understand that the Water Magic kitchen requires the use of at least half a cup of water. The water bubbles in the pot on the stove. A drop of water makes the grill sizzle, and water is pumped into the sink when the faucet is used.

5. Know that this play kitchen, priced at about $30, includes a plate, bowl, knife, fork, pan, spatula, ladle, steak, eggs, bacon and alphabet noodles.

6. Purchase the Shop & Cook Kitchen for a child who has more space available - if you can find one. Production of this award-winning model was discontinued in March 2000 and will be replaced with the Cook 'n Clean Kitchen and the Talking Chef Kitchen in the fall of 2000.

7. Recognize that the Shop & Cook Kitchen is sure to be hit, because one side of it is a grocery store while the other side is a kitchen.

8. Note that children can shop for food at the store, where there is a cash register and shelving, and then cook in the kitchen with the oven, range top, sink and dishwasher.

9. Know that this kitchen set includes a plate, cup, knife, fork, spoon, phone, pan, coffeepot, spatula, four coins and a menu.

10. Notice that the Shop & Cook Kitchen is 42 inches tall and was sold for about $60. Some toy stores still have them in stock, or look for one that's second-hand.

Tips & Warnings

• Pass on the Water Magic Kitchen if you don't want to clean up spilled water from the floor or table.
• Purchase some Fisher-Price play food or another brand of play food to accompany the kitchen you select. A variety of play food is available from Fisher Price. Each set costs about $5.
• Add some dishes to the kitchen.
• Additional Water Magic items cost about $9 each.