TP Toys | Mud Kitchen | Deluxe Wooden Mud Kitchen | Boys and Girls 3+ | Kids Outdoor Kitchen Playset with Water Pan, Garden Sink, and Kitchen Accessories | Garden & Sensory Pretend Play for Kids

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Capacity: 10kg of mud (Not supplied!) or 10 litres of water. Predrilled holes and easy slot frame for easy construction Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in that time, we've investigated, tried and reviewed thousands of products.

The best mud kitchen for your family will very much depend on your requirements, however, for its high quality, versatility, substantial size and range of accessories included, we feel the TP Muddy Madness is the best mud kitchen you can buy today. Whether you’re buying for a single child or for siblings to share together, this mud kitchen offers great value for money and is built to last the test of time. How we chose our recommendations Recommendations from real Mumsnet users Storage space: A mud kitchen with shelves, cupboards, drawers and hooks will take lots of building, but it will look more authentic, provide extra fun and be good places to store accessories and ‘ingredients.’ Of course, you want to make sure there aren't splinters and your mud kitchen is in good shape (no rusty nails/screws coming loose). Additionally, you want to make sure young toddlers aren't eating things they aren't supposed to.Chat to your child about what they'd like to see in their mud kitchen but remember they can add their own extras and that's all part of the creative play. Key specs: Size: 79 x 68 x 30 cm | Material: Wood | Accessories included: Metal bowl and 2 x Pots | Age suitability: 3 years and over | Assembly time: Unspecified What we love: Age suitability: Most mud kitchens are suitable from three years of age, though a few come without accessories that suggest it would be ok from 18 months. Look at the height measurement in the product dimensions to ensure it will suit each of your children.

Health benefits: letting kids play in the dirt builds their immune system and create important neurological connections as well as sothing to the nervous system Stain-sealant combo:If you'd like to add some color, this combo finishes and seals the wood with a beautiful waterproof coating to increase longevity. Depending on your sealant you may need to re-seal every few years These mini outdoor kitchens replicate real culinary spaces, complete with sinks, stovetops, and shelves, and invite kids into a world of imaginative exploration and delightful messiness. They’re designed for outdoor play and generally made from wood with removable elements that are easy to hose down between play times. Where indoor play kitchens usually focus on role-playing and imaginative cooking scenarios with pretend food and utensils, mud kitchens are designed for messy outdoor play using natural materials like wood or recycled materials. Members of the Mumsnet community agree that a sturdy mud kitchen with lots of fun accessories is a great way to keep their children playing happily in the garden. So, we weighed the toys their toddlers have played with and loved, which they wholeheartedly recommend. Their experiences, including weatherproofing and cleaning advice and the mud kitchens which suit children of all ages, have informed our choices of the outdoor toys you should invest in. Expert opinionsMaterials: Mud kitchens are usually made from wood as it’s attractive and sturdy, and if it has been treated with weatherproof varnish by you or the manufacturer, it will be protected from wind, rain and snow for at least two years. If you’re interested in sustainability, look for products made from FSC-certified wood. My daughter has the Chad Valley one from Argos... it's brilliant, she got it for her birthday in the summer & absolutely loves it” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user TellerTuesday4EVA) With that said, it's equally as important to preparing your child's mud kitchen environment with a wide array of tools and activities to explore/create will ultimately set your child and your mud kitchen up for a hours and hours of independent play. What can I put in a kids mud kitchen? Best mud kitchen ideas: For the most budget friendly mud kitchen, we love the idea of Costway Kid's Wooden Mud Kitchen that you can then customize with hooks, knobs, plant pots, and even a real running faucet sink; though assembly on this is pretty tough.