Our play kitchen is one of the the most used play things in our home since we got it for our toddler a year ago. It has allowed her to stretch her imagination, pretend play for hours and get super creative.

Play kitchens are a hub for encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, social skills, independent play and more.  I think it’s a must have item so here are my favorite play kitchens for small spaces (because we live in one too).

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High End Option: Lalo Play Kitchen

The Lalo play kitchen is what we currently have in our home.  Inspired by Montessori design and made with non-toxic materials, the stylish Play Kitchen promotes a safe environment for learning real-life skills.

The best part? It requires only five minutes to assemble. SHOP HERE.

Budget Option: IKEA DUKTIG

This is a GREAT option where our child can cook, bake and wash up, just like the master chefs on TV, and let the family taste the new, yummy recipes. It even includes a microwave!

The best part? It with your child as the height of the legs can be adjusted to 3 positions.

This play kitchen now comes in two colors and you can shop this kitchen HERE.

Amazon Option: Battat Play Kitchen

This is another great budget option that’s available on Amazon and comes with a 26 piece accessory set giving you everything your toddler will need for their kitchen. It even has a blackboard in the back!

Shop the Battat Play Kitchen.

Alternatives to a Play Kitchen

If you absolutely do not have the space for a play kitchen, it’s not a problem. You can still give your toddler play kitchen accessories like pots and pans and this will allow them to play pretend, and put their imagination and creativity into action.

These opportunities are important because role-play develops creativity, improves communication skills, and introduces children to important life skills and routines.

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