Editorial Review

Just like any great artist, your little one should be preparedfor that moment when creative inspiration arrives. Featuring a largechalkboard on one side and a blank pad of paper on the other, thisDouble Easel will ensure that your pintsize Van Gogh can capture amoment of inspiration before it passes. The Double Easel is made ofdurable plastic and comes with wide trays on both sides for storing artsupplies (not included), as well as a large piece of chalk and aneraser (included). A large plastic clamp on one side of the easel holdsdown a 50-sheet pad of paper (included), and the two storage trays areremovable for easy cleanup. Designed for use by one or two children ata time, the Double Easel folds together for compact storage. Measures43.5 inches tall. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Reviews (41)

Great for your little artist!
We just got this easel for our 20 month old daughter and she LOVES it!!! It comes with a piece of chalk and a large writing tablet and didn't take too long to put together. I would definitly recommend this easel to any one with a child who loves to color.

grandkids activites
I took my grandkids to a play group and they had this item they had so much fun that I went to buy one.they keep busy with all the online pictures you can copy keeps them


I loved it!!!

Entertaining Easel
My 2 year old son recently received this easel as a birthday present.I put it together, and he has been using it ever since.Even at 2, he takes his artwork very serious and thoroughly enjoys it.He has fun using the chalkboard side; drawing and then erasing.On the paper side, he has fun with his Crayola crayons, washable, of course.He picks out a crayon, tells me what color it is, then hands it to me and I write the first letter of the name of the color so that he can start associating colors and letters.A great educational and fun item. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Art Supplies    3. Easels    4. Toddler    5. Activity   

Editorial Review

Ah, even in inclement weather, it can be summertime in the playroom. And what's more summery than the age-old tradition of charring goodies over a flame? This toy barbecue grill for tots makes sizzling and grilling sounds, and has a bed of red "coals" that light up. A toy burger, drumstick, sesame seed buns, and veggies can be flipped with a spatula (all included) on the toy range, which has a lift-up lid, pushcart handle, storage space, and wheels. The grill is hollow, lightweight, and attracts the eye with primary colors. It's perfect for kids 2 to 4 years old, but please remind them that the grill does not work with real food--or fire, for that matter. Three AAA batteries, and adult assembly, required. --Diane Beall ... Read more

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LITTLE ONES GRILLING UP A STORM
My son loves to watch me grill on our Barbeque outside so this was the perfect gift for him.Comes with great sounds including the click of the automatic grill starter and the sizzling sounds of food cooking away to perfection.not only that but press the button to see the grill light up with simulated heat as the food cooks.How very cool is that!!!

Add to that it comes with all the food you need for your grill including burgers, corn on the cob and chicken along with a spatula, and your little one has all they need to begin grilling up a storm.And of course as with all Little Tykes toys, it is very reliable and very durable.Outstanding toy for anytime of the year!

What a fun toy!
My 3 year old son has had this grill for over a year now and absolutely loves it!We keep it in the kitchen and he "cooks" with us all the time. The crackly grill sounds and the "glow" of the coals are really fun.The food fits, and stores nicely in it.The only thing he gets frustrated with is that the hamburger patty does not stay on the bun very well, but other than that I highly recommend this product.Not to mention the batteries do not wear out very fast, and my son plays with it quite frequently.

My son loves this grill!
This past Christmas I looked all over for a barbeque grill for my son, so he could be like grandpa. Every place seemed to have the same one with a green top and eyes on it, but I was looking for something a little different. This one looked better than the other styles I had been seeing. This barbeque sounds like it is actually lighting up when he presses the green button. He plays with it so much we need to replace the batteries again. Awesome product! ... Read more

Reviews (51)

GREAT kitchen
We had a hand-me down kitchen since my first b/g twins were 18 months, they are now 3 and have 8 month old twin brothers. We decided that a pink kitchen wasnt fit for our family, so we went in search of a new one. It was between this one and the dream kitchen. They were both, non gender specific, and both interactive. We liked this one better because the colors are more appealing to kids (atleast it was to our 3 year olds in toys r us) and that it is a little more interactive. Of course this kitchen should be for pretend, but its nice that you can put eggs on the stove and it will tell you what it is, you can also buy additional interactive foods from toysrus and from amazon. It is very durable and has held up to much abuse. My 3 year olds love to cook when mommy does (ours is in the kitchen and the old one is in the playroom). We have a lot of dishes and food, and for the ones that dont fit in the kitchen, we put in a small basket next to it. ITs big enough for about 3-4 toddlers to play with at a time. It encourages sharing and cooaperation. My kids have alot of fun with it and they espcially like the oven, who knows why! I think this kitchen is great, cute friendly and a little more interactive than the lifestyles!

Great fix for loudness!
I tried a suggestion that I got from a review back on January 2, 2004. Putting clear mailing tape over the round voice box (located under the black grill next to the burner) works great to reduce the sounds of the interactive burner and water sounds from the faucet to a much better level for both adults and the kids! This is easier done during the initial assembly, but the grill over the voice box can also be popped out by gripping the left side with two hands and sliding to the right, then lift up. It is easy to just snap it back in place after putting on the tape.

I researched this kitchen last year when my granddaughter was only one and kept it in mind to purchase this year. I've noticed that the manufacturer's statement has been shortened and I wanted everyone to know that the tap on the faucet has a "motion sensor"that activates dish and silverware clanging sounds with the running water sound, as long as there is movement under the spout. This is a great feature along with the food recognition on the burner. And you can use any plastic pan on the burner, not just the two that come with it. It's the food item in the pan that is somehow magically recognized!

I have learned that this model is being discontinued so if you are interested in this wonderful product, get it while you still can! The internet was the only place I was able to find it still available. (...)

Lots of fun
Our 18 month old son recieved this kitchen as a Christmas gift last year and loves it. It is a perfect size for both him and his 5 year old brother. They both play with it daily, unlike other toys that they have recieved and forget about. The constuction is as tough as it gets. Boys being boys, this toy has been used for many things other than just a kitchen(spaceship), and has always stood up to any abuse. If you can live with the color it comes in, it's a great toy. I'm currently looking to see if there are more "food" pieces that go with it. One last bit, do not wait until the night before to put it together, it takes a good hour for one person, but it's easy. ... Read more

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Great kitchen to grow with your little girl!
This was a gift for my little girl's 1st birthday.She is about to turn two and this kitchen is still played with everyday!She now makes the sound of water coming out of the faucet and cooks for me on the stove.Perfect size!I think that she will be able to use it for a few more years yet.

My daughter loves it and so does my wallet!
I did alot of research before purchasing this kitchen. I did not want one that made numerous sounds (I want my daughter to use her own imagination). This kitchen is perfect. She loves the full size frig. She is tall for her age 2 1/2 and this kitchen is perfect. I read reviews that it is small and it isn't!!! The dimensions are listed. If it were any bigger your child might as well just play in the kitchen with their parent... :-) This play kitchen is sturdy and doesn't have a bunch of tiny places for dirt and bacteria to hide.LOVE IT! Highly recommended it...
(also I found it very cheap on the walmart website)

Great Kitchen Set!!!
My 2 year old girl LOVES this kitchen. She is always opening and closing the doors. It's held up great considering she is really rough on her toys. There are no nooks and cranies for the dirt to get into inside, so it's easy to clean. She drew with crayon on the outside, and I just used some cleaner and washed it right off. I purchased this about 3 months ago, and it was twice the price it is now. I wish I knew it would go down that much, but oh well. She loves it and it occupies her while I'm making dinner. It's small enough not to be intrusive in my kitchen, either. I thought it might be bigger, but it's just right. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pretend Play    2. Cooking   

Editorial Review

A realistically noisy pretend lawn mower with fun visual effects, this one is likely to get a good deal of use by toddlers who want to play grownup. The coolest part of this toy is the see-through plastic mulch compartment. It's full of tiny colored beads that dance around when the mower is in motion, giving the illusion of grass being mulched. An on/off key, gear switch, gas cap, and a loud popping noise add to the entertaining components. Made in typically durable Little Tikes fashion, this toy will stand up to many miles of lawn mowing. --Jane Snyder ... Read more

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Mowing the carpet
My mother in law got this for my 16month old daughter for christmas and she mows everything with it...its VERY durable. Shes loves the popping noise it makes and when outside it isnt bad at all.

A lot of fun and A lot of noise!
My son just turned 2 and loves this toy. He loves to pretend he's putting gas in it and walks around the house one hundred times in circles. A bit loud but thats what they love!

BEST TOY
Gave this to my son when 14 months old. he is now 2 1/2 years old, and still plays with it daily! He loves to mow outside and in!Its nice to get years of enjoyment out of a toy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pretend Play    2. Tools    3. Baby and Infant    4. Toddler    5. Push and Pull Toys   

Features

• Deluxe workshop includes a pretend table saw that features “swirlin’ sawdust” plus a “swirlin’ sawdust” drill
• Realistic looking wood grain legs and uprights, and a “diamond plate” work surface, a two-piece magnetic board lets little wood workers “cut it” in two over and over again
• 16 accessories, including a working vise,two covered storage bins hold everything
• 37.5"L x 21.75"D x 38.25"H

Reviews (2)

Very pleased!!!!!
My son got this for Christmas when he was a year and a half old and he absolutely LOVES it!!! It is the first thing he plays with when he gets up and the last thing he plays with before he goes to bed. It is worth every penny! It is well made just like every other little tikes toy. I highly recommend this tool bench!

Mom, this workbench is SO COOL!
We got this workbench for our three year-old son, and he quickly pronounced it the COOLEST WORKBENCH EVER. His favorite part is, of course, the table saw. We used to have the Little Tikes Action Power Workshop, and I believe the Swirlin' Sawdust workbench has several advantages over the Action Power one: 1) the table saw on the Sawdust workbench is quieter because it is not battery-powered, 2) the piece of plastic wood that comes with the Sawdust bench can actually be sawed into two pieces, 3) the screws on the Sawdust workbench are easier to drive in, 4) the vise on the Sawdust bench holds things better, and 5) the colors on the Sawdust workshop are less garish. The Swirlin' Sawdust workbench also has a few disadvantages when compared with the Action Power Workshop: 1) the Sawdust table saw is not quite as easy to use as the Action Power one, 2) unlike the Action Power workbench, the Sawdust bench has no drawer, so there is not as much storage space for extra tools, and 3) this is a big one--there are not as many accessories, such as the level, birdhouse, and power tools that come with the Action Power bench (this is the reason I gave this workshop four stars instead of five). We already had some power tools (circular saw, nail gun, and sander) to use with this workbench, but without them, the Swirlin' Sawdust bench might be lacking in things to do. By the way, I have seen the Little Tikes power tools sold separately in some stores, and I have also seen them on Ebay. In summary, this workbench and its accessories, like all Little Tikes products, are very safe, sturdy, good-looking, and fun. You just can't go wrong with this brand. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Shopping for groceries with Mommy will seem more real than ever withthis pintsize poultry and produce carrier. Though only about 2 feet high, thered-and-yellow cart is designed to resemble a grownup's cart. It even includes afold-up space with leg holes near the cart's handle--Mommy usually sits babythere in a real cart--where tots can place a tiny doll. Bright blue plasticwheels add contrast and additional color to this cart, which will last as longas your child's toddler years. --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (63)

Oh what to buy!
My kids love shopping carts, we go to a grocery store where they have little minni ones for kids. WEll when we were in the market for one, we needed the following reqirements...

* A place for a dolly, must be the best thing about a cart
* Big basket, to hold food and what ever else they are shopping for
* Sturdy durable plastic, not the cheep kind that will crack and leave sharp edges
* Wheels where little fingers cant get hurt
* Something thats just the right size

Well most of the "good" carts are pink, and thats no good considereing I have but one girl, 3 year old b/g and 8 month old b/b... so it was between this and leapfrog, now why did this one win?

MUCH more durable, my kids sit in it turn it upside down, cram it with stuff... everything
The plastic is not breakable... thank god
Theres a place for baby, too bad leapfrog, that was the biggest selling point
This one doesnt talk... there are just some toys that shouldnt... right?
Non-gender specific....

My kids love this cart, and they love putting babies in it too, great great buy... I also think my 8 month olds will enjoy it soon as well

Its fun to watch
I bought this when my daughter was 16months and she loves it cause she has the foood sets to go with it. Shes acts like she is shopping and even putts her baby dolls in the front seat. The only thing that is if they try to put to much heavy stuff in the cart it will sometimes fall forward.Its very light wieght and duriable

A winner!
I bought this for my 2 year old for Christmas.It's now April and she's still roars through the house with it...everyday!It's one of the few toys that she still enjoys months after Christmas.It's quite sturdy and I had no problems putting it together. To further endorse this toy, as I type (literally) my daughter is ripping through the house with her SHOPPING CART loaded with various plastic food products!Please be aware that you need to purchase the grocery items seperately. Overall, this is a good toy for little ones beginning to pretend play.P.S. I gave this toy a 1 for educational value, not as a negative mark, but because it isn't an educational toy ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Pretend Play   

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Bath Toys    3. Toddler   

Editorial Review

Cook up a storm (or a symphony) with this 11-sound electronickitchen center. Young chefs will enjoy preparing a gourmet extravaganzaat the stove and microwave console, complete with light-up burners andthree cooking sounds. When they turn on the faucet to clean up, they'llhear running water. And they can chat with their friends on the phone,which has four additional sounds and sits in a convenient stove-sidebracket when not in use. Altogether there are 15 accessories, includingcups, plates, knives and forks, and a frying pan. The main unit isapproximately 42 inches high, 38 inches wide, and 18 inches deep andhas several shelves and a removable cutting board. The screw-togetherconstruction requires adult assembly; four AA batteries (not included)are required for the lights and sound effects. Ah, the sound of onionssizzling in a frying pan--bon appétit! --RichardFarr ... Read more

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Great price-great toy!
We purchased this for our daughter when she was 2- the other kitchen just seemed to have too many bells and whistles and cost more...kids can use their imagination with the gadgets! It also didn't take up alot of room like others did-it fits in corners nice too. The only problem we had with it was the phone on the side kept popping off- and eventually broke. The overall construction is good though- doesn't tip over as easily as others do. But overall-it was a nice kitchen for your money-

Excellent choice
We just bought this kitchen for our 2.5 year old for Christmas, and out of all the toys she received (including the Dora Talking House) this one she plays with the most.It took us a little time to put together, and I needed my husband's strength to push a few pieces into place, but once assembled it is very durable.
My only concern was the lack of a fridge, but she hasn't even noticed.I figure in the future if it really becomes a necessity, I can purchase a stand alone fridge like most of us have.
It is the perfect size for her and her friends to play at the same time, and will have many years of play ahead of it.The only drawback is that it does not come with too many cooking utensils and only one hot dog for food, so be prepared to buy a package of food and pots and pans to accompany, but since those items can be purchased for very little money, the kitchen is still a good choice and a good value for its size and durability.

Daughter loves it, plays with is more than anything else
My daughter loves this stove and has used it for everything from pretend cooking to washing her baby dolls. She enjoys it the most out of all her toys. Putting it together was a pain, but she has enjoyed it so much that we have forgotten all that. I just wish she would realize it's not real when she tries to pour her drinks down the sink. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Pretend Play    3. Cooking    4. Preschool    5. Play Sets   

Editorial Review

What child doesn't associate summer with carefree afternoons spent in the yard running through the sprinkler? This cute plastic cat, dog and mouse sprinkler is easily connected to any garden hose (not included) and features functions that will grow along with your child.Young tots can push the mouse down for a stationary sprinkler with a gentle water spray; while older children can move the mouse to the "up" position and watch the dog chase the cat, shooting water in all directions for lots of spraying, splashing fun.--Deb Oroszlan ... Read more

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Great, Safe Toy!!
This is one of the best sprinklers i have found!!!It is made out out of a nice plastic, that will not harm little ones if they fall onto it.The plastic bends if squished wich is nice considering most are made out of metal.It has a fun design that is sure to give kids plenty of enjoyment :-) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Outdoor Play    2. Water Toys   

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Fun for 3 of my young children
I bought this for my 8 week old to enjoy and she does she bats at the toys watches herself in the mirror and coos to the music. sometimes its a little overstimulating for her and the only part i have problems with is when she kicks her legs she hits the green foot bar wich causes her to push the toy away. but this could be fixed by placeing it against a wall or holding it. the best part is that my 3 year old and 2 year old enjoy this toy as well and its sturdy so i dont have to worry about them breaking it. i also found it easy to asemble had it together in 5 minutes. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning   

Editorial Review

This action-packed, energy burning rider offers a playground of thrills in even the smallest backyard. Bringing together three popular activities in one unique high-energy ride--bouncing on an oversized inflatable ball, rocking on a teeter-totter, and whirling on a merry-go-round--this rider is sure to please the playground connoisseur. Hop on the seat, bounce on the ball, and pivot right, left, or even spin completely around. For stability the stay-put base must be weighted with a minimum of 90 pounds of dry sand (not included). Only for use by children under 70 pounds. Winner of the 2002 Parents' Choice Foundation Silver Honor Award. --Deb Oroszlan ... Read more

Reviews (23)

Lots of fun for 3 year old!
I was suprised by the number of negative reviews on this item. I actually purchased mine secondhand so I did not have to go through the filling of the base with sand, this was already done.We have had it for about a week and my daughter has bounced on it every day.She just turned three and is pretty big for her age, and she does not have any trouble at all reaching the floor. She really enjoys bouncing on it so I think your child would need to be at least three to be able to enjoy this toy.She has not been able to spin it at all, but since she just enjoys bouncing, I don't think it is necessary.Overall, I think it is an enjoyable toy as long as your child is big enough and old enough to play with it.I do not think I would have paid 60.00 for it though.

My little guy loves it
I read all the reviews but decided to see for myself.First of all, the playground sand was not that difficult to get in, it just took a while to do it but I have spent much more time putting other toys together.With the ball completely inflated, my son, who is almost two, couldn't quite reach the floor.I let some air out of the ball and he could reach the floor and still had plenty of bounce.He still enjoys Mommy helping him bounce but he can do it himself too.In a couple of months, I'm sure he will be able to spin around by himself too.Overall, I think this is a great toy.

whirlybouncer rider
My kids did not enjoy this product at all. It did not bounce and whirl. my kids were tired and bored on it they did not stay on it long because they had to push and work very hard for it to bounce at all for them to have a little enjoyment out of it.the item does not go high they have to use there legs to do all the work i give this product a thumbs down, and alot of my friends bought this for their children and they all said the same thing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ride-Ons    2. Outdoor Play    3. Furniture   

Reviews (116)

Not a winner in our house
We were very displeased with this product.The pieces come off way too easy and the worst part about it is that when baby starts to tumble backwards the toy comes with!My daughter also cannot use the toy to pull up on either.We got a much better playskool one for $5 at a yard sale.Sorry I wasted my money on the other one.

Doors come off!
My son loves this toy.He got it for Xmas, and is still playing with it even though he is an excellent walker.The problem is that the "doors" come off very easily, leaving a groove perfect for my little one to climb onto!The cart is also so lighweight that even before he could walk on his own, he was able to pick it up and fall when putting it down sideways.

Love it!
I absolutley love this walker (and so does my son)!My son is now 10 months old and loves to walk.We received the FP Brilliant Basics Walker as a gift, but we soon found out that it wasn't for us.It was lightweight and flimsy.Everytime my son tried to use it, it would push ahead of him and he would end up on his knees or on his face...not exactly the right way to help a baby learn to walk.

My MIL bought our son this walker and he just loves it!The speed/traction control feature is a must!Gone are the days of him falling on his face or to his knees.He can actually walk across the room with this and it doesn't fly out from under him.

Yes, the mailbox doors come off very easily, but so what?!My son likes to take them off and play with them.When the doors are off, you can put a favorite toy there instead.My son loves to push around his stuffed animals.

Overall....great, sturdy walker for the price.Very pleased! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Activity    3. Walkers   

Reviews (7)

Sturdy but out of tune
After taking my 8 month old to a friends house where he loved their kids xylophone and especially the full sized piano we got this toy for our son.

Yes the strings are short and a little one doesn't know how to hold the mallet handles on their own, but I can position the mallets in his hands properly and he does just fine.They are just long enough to be able to strike all the surface of each bar with the end just fine.

It is very sturdy.My 8mo old likes to bang on it pretty hard and so far we've had no problems with it coming apart.

My big gripe with it, though, is that two of the bars are clearly out of tune (the 3rd and 8th from the lowest pitch).It looks like they just cut the bars using an evenly increasing size rather than properly sizing them to match a major diatonic scale.I know this probably isn't a big deal, but I'm really sensitive to things being in tune, and besides do you want your developing kid to get used to a musical scale that's out of tune?

Xylophone frustrating
We bought the caterpillar version and while the piano part is cute, the xylophone the very, very frustrating for my 3 and 1 1/2 year olds.I realize the strings are short to prevent them from getting wrapped around their necks, but these are so short that even if I hold the mallet perfectly, I can barely reach the end bars.For a toddler, who doesn't always hold the mallet the correct way, this toy is very frustrating.
Even if you hold it just right to reach the furthest note, the head of the mallet is so huge that it hits the sides of the instrument and the note sounds dull and not pretty at all.
This toy causes more frustration than pleasure.

Despite mixed reviews...
We bought this toy for my 19 month old son for Christmas and he loves it. I agree that the strings are a little short but I guess that's how life goes. He doesn't have any problems with the keys...toys are so individual as far as kids go. Some kids will love it and some kids won't look at it twice. He hasn't broken it yet and it seems pretty tough, so I guess we'll cross our fingers. I think that it was totally worth it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Music    2. Musical Instruments    3. Electronic   

Reviews (26)

Pretty Boring.......
My son got this as a gift for his 1st birthday but we didn't put it together till he was 18 months.It is a total bear to assemble...tons of screws in hard to reach places and plasic peices that are hard to snap together.The end result really isn't worth it anyway.My son had little interest in it and mostly took to hitting other toys with the bat and golf club.Spend your money elsewhere!

Sports Star
My 15 month old received this toy for his birthday and it is his favorite toy.He absolutely loves this toy!!I highly recommend.It was fairly easy to put together and seems very durable.

3-in-1 Sport Set
I think the manufacturer of this toy tried to cram too much into one toy.The 3-in-1 sports design doesnt really work.My son really liked the basketball hoop part when we first received the toy as a gift so we decided to keep it, well, after putting the darn thing together which was a pain, we werent going to return it.But, the novelty of the basketball part wore off quickly.With only 3 balls included my son resorted to throwing other things in the hoop and down the chute when he couldnt find the balls.It has become quite the annoyance now.The positioning of the golf ball and baseball make it very awkward to play either sport.Plus, who gives a young child a bat (allbeit a plastic one) in the house?!If it werent winter when we received this toy it would have been an outdoor only toy.Save your money and buy a nicer basketball hoop or a set of nice toddler golf clubs for your child rather than this toy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Toddler    3. Sports    4. Sports Equipment    5. Baseball    6. Outdoor Play    7. Hockey    8. Golf   

Editorial Review

A fun learning toy for budding homemakers, this massive multipurpose unit is designed with electronic sensors that recognize the make-believe foods and housewares that accompany the set and respond affirmably with more than 50 different phrases. ("What a great cook!") A two-burner stovetop sits aside a sink and a cordless phone, handy for chatting with a friend. Above rests a shelf with a microwave oven, digital radio, and coffeemaker, while stationed below are a refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. adjacent to this, swinging out from the kitchen base, is a laundry center complete with an ironing board situated atop a stackable washer and dryer, all equipped with appropriate sound effects. The toy is multilingual, able to speak in English, Spanish, or French. Included are 21 accessories such as a grilled cheese sandwich, a sauté pan, cups, plates, and silverware. In all it requires nine AA batteries, sold separately. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

Reviews (21)

Getting better all of the time
What a fun idea for a kitchen.My one year old got this for her birthday and I am sure that it will be a hit for years to come.Both of my girls (1 and 4) gat a kick out of this kitchen.

The baby loves to open and close the doors (which by the way are strong enough to handle her hanging from them)

The phone is so cute.It makes similar sounds to a real phone.What a great idea for kids who love to push the buttons on the real telephone.

The food is great!When you place it on the burner it talks to you about what you're "cooking."My 4 year old loves it and tells me that it is "magic."

The laundry center is a perfect add on because kids love to pretend to help with that too!There is a problem with the iron, though.It has 2 sensors under the handle that must be covered for it to make any noise.That's difficult even for my 4 year old to operate.

Overall this is a great toy.Well worth the money.

VERY EDUCATIONAL
My little sister learned how to speak some thing in spanish and some in french boy am I jealous of her and her little toy.But besides it's a great toy.to the other comments the people speak slow too it's just that you don't know the language.

Nice kitchen, but could have more bells and whistles
I bought this kitchen for my 2 year old son because he loves to help in the kitchen and the laundry room. He has daily chores that he does and gets stickers for, so I thought he would love this kitchen. I looked at all the reviews and decided that this was the best one in the $100 range---still think it is. Seems durable, was easy to assemble (45 min), nice folding for storage, or just to use less space. Nice accessories included, great colors and cute stickers, phone works well, stove sounds are great, but a bit fussy. Love all the appliances that it has--lots to choose from.Colors are unisex---nice for boy helpers as well as girls.
But Little Tikes could have done so much more---maybe I should go into toy design. The iron sound button is very fussy---barely works really. The iron doesn't even fit into the iron holder--who did this?---duh?! The stove is also a bit fussy about recognizing when there is something interactive placed on it, and it is the only interactive part of the whole kitchen.The Spanish is spoken in Catalan dialect and is almost undecipherable and very fast. I can speak some Spanish,and live where it is widely spoken and was hoping my son would pick some of it up from this kitchen--NOT. French is fine, though a bit fast spoken. The sounds from the stove are just a bit garbled sounding overall. The microwave, oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, radio, fridge, water/ice server and overhead fan make no noise whatsoever---what a loss of oportunity. Would have been great if at least a couple of the other appliances were interactive too. I bought all 4 food packs for it and they are great, but I would like more accessories to be available, including pots to match the ones that came with the set...Also some storage cabinets for food and dishes would be great, especially since they could fit on the other side of the kitchen.
Generally very satisfied. Great toy that my son is enjoying. But would like to see more thought go into this interactive vein of toys.
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Subjects:  1. Pretend Play    2. Cooking   

Editorial Review

Busy little hands will discover plenty of projects to completewith this sturdy, pintsize workhorse. Less than 2 feet tall, it standseasily on the floor or on a table. The tan pounding bench has five holesinto which young carpenters can pound two chunky plastic nails or securetwo colorful screws hidden under the bench's flip top. Easy-grip plasticscrewdriver, hammer, and wrench also store under the pounding bench, oryou can hang them on pegs. Three interlocking gears give youngsters aglimpse at the mechanics of cause-and-effect actions. Although theworkhorse does not collapse for compact storing, a built-in handle doesallow for easy toting. --Liane Thomas ... Read more

Reviews (60)

awesome size and durabilty-- great for a young one
It really is very durable, all you have to do is push enough to lock legs in place- we have had NO problems with them staying in place. My child got it when he was 1 1/2 and is now 3 and still plays with it in his own imaginative way. It is also perfect if you don't want the big/huge workshops

Little Tool Men
My son has had this toy for a long time, about 3 years. He loved it when he was a toddler, about 18 months and his sister enjoys it now as well. She is 17 months.
It has stood up to allot of play. Great toy! Defenately recomment this as a gift!

A Big Disappointment
My daughter received this as a birthday present when she turned two.Unfortuantely, the directions for assembly were unclear, pictures only, and almost impossible to figure out.This toy was not at all what I thought it would be.My daughter loves to pretend to "fix" things and adores any kind of tools, but this toy was flimsy, hard to use (the gears are very tight), and very small for a two year old.We wanted something she could stand at to "work" on, but this is much too short.We returned it within a day of receiving it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Pretend Play    3. Tools    4. Toddler   

Reviews (19)

Great BUY!
Thanks to the information in the other reviews, I scored this art desk for $20! I think that is an amazing price, and a great little art table. It is a bit small for my 15 month old son, but he likes crawling under it for the moment...and sitting up on the chair drawing when I am next to him. My husband complains of its enormous size, but I think it was a steal for the price.

Excellent Price and Ready to Carry Home
I called around to about 10 different toy's R Us stores searching for this desk at the sale price of only $65, but was not lucky at all, Until I called one store who advised me that they not longer carried the desk,which had been marked all the way down to $35, but however they did have one on display, that they would sell me. When I got to the store to purchase the desk, because it was a display,it rang up for $20.99, I was thrilled !!! The desk is in "LIKE NEW CONDITION" and " ALREADY ASSEMBLED".. I know my 3 year old son will enjoy it this X-mas. I love the extra space on the side for holding papers and books.

Great Desk
Excellent product for your budding artist.Check local Toys R Us stores...item on sale for $69.99 then half off ~ $35! and with no shipping to pay. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Furniture   

Reviews (3)

Sign Does Fall Down
The sign is really a nice bright sign for cars to see when it is not laying on the street.The wind does blow it down.I suggest the mfg. add supports to the sign when opened.

sign keeps falling down
I recently bought this sign but evey time the wind blows the sign falls down.Maybe if you made something that would hold it open then it would stay up!

Great Sign
We live in a cove and have been having a problem with people speeding.We put the sign up in the middle of the street at the entrance to the cove.I was very surprised to see how many people actually slow down.Even if we're just playing in the yard we put it out.My 4-year old loves putting the sign out.I would recommend this to anyone with small children that like to play outside.The only problems we have is on windy days, the sign is light weight and gets blown over.I have fixed that by putting a hinge on the side. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bicycle Accessories    2. Safety Gear    3. Lights   

Editorial Review

A fun learning toy for little culinarians, this kitchen unit is designed with electronic sensors that recognize the make-believe foods that accompany the set and respond affirmably with more than 100 different phrases. ("Bacon and eggs!") A two-burner stovetop is flanked by a sink and a countertop, where a cordless phone sits, handy for chatting with a friend. Above rests a shelf with a kitchen clock, while below is stationed an orange-colored oven with a working door, along with a water dispenser and ample storage. The toy is multilingual, able to speak in English, Spanish, or French. Included in the 22-piece set are a grilled cheese sandwich, a chocolate chip cookie, a sauté pan, cups, plates, silverware, and ketchup. There's also a Rubbermaid tub for storage. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

Reviews (34)

Good, but not great
If you are shopping at your local Toys R Us store, you will find that the variety of play kitchens is definately lacking.This kitchen was not my first choice, but I liked that it is small enough to fit in a small bedroom, and the colors match my daughters room decor.I, myself, am not really crazy about this kitchen, but my daughter likes it.Yes, the oven is too small, and the door can be a bit difficult to close, and yes the fridge door doesn't close all the way - which if you look in the photo, you can see that it is not completely closed!!But all in all, she likes it, she plays with it and she doesn't really know what she is missing - if anything at all.

Okay for price I paid
I bought this for less than third of its original price on (...) and the product looked good as new so I don;t have too much to complain. IT might be small but I thought it wasn't over bearing in any room, went beautifully with any decor and was still hours of fun!

kids love the kitchen
I got a good deal on this kitchen on ebay so my expectations were probably not as high.The kitchen was a little bit of a pain to put together, not difficult but took a while.My 2 and 3 year old boys have enjoyed it so far and although they are rough it had endured fine for several months.As others have mentioned, the inside of the oven is small (which hasn't bothered the boys yet) and doesn't stay closed (I put small felt furniture pads on either side of the door and it is functional now).Our kitchen doesn't make water sounds, but the other ones are loud and clear. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pretend Play    2. Cooking