Top Toys for Pretend Shopping Play

For as long as I can remember children have always seemed to love toys that revolve around pretend shopping play. Both girls and boys alike relish the opportunity to play cashier for the day. Thus, this article will reveal some of the top toys for pretend shopping play in order to give you some ideas regarding what to buy your little one this Christmas:

Smoby Supermarket Checkout Centre with Trolley, £43.29

This is the perfect product when it comes to the traditional take on shopping toys. The supermarket centre looks realistic in its sleek white, sliver and lime green design. It comes complete with everyone’s favourite aspect; the electronic cash register. The cash register boasts coins, a scanner and a credit card reader. As well as this there is obviously a vast number of shelves to place the products in, a conveyor belt and a vegetable scale. In addition to this there is also a stylish silver and lime green trolley. And finally, this Smoby toy comes complete with an accessory set boasting eight pretend fruit and vegetables and nine pretend products, including ice tea and Dove.

Step2 Fresh Market Kitchen, £194.99

If you are looking for the ultimate shopping toy for your child then you have found it with the Step2 Fresh Market Kitchen. This toy acts as a three in one product as there is a market, kitchen and dining area. Meaning that food can be purchased in the market but customers can also sit in the dining area while your little chef cooks up a storm. The features this toy boasts include; a see-through baker’s display case, a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, a sink area, a cutting board, a register, a scanner and a stove top. Moreover, it comes complete with a 47 piece accessory set, a reusable grocery bag and two ‘wicker’ baskets.

Ecoiffier Hostess Trolley, £18.99

A hostess trolley is an exciting and original toy for those wanting to engage in pretend shopping play. The trolley itself has a bright and vibrant colour scheme made up of lime green, lilac, bright orange and pink. It also boasts a food and accessories set which is made up of 21 pieces. This toy is perfect for any child who is aged 18 months or older.

Profile Education Market Stall and Bins, £157.99

Picture your traditional market stall with the red and white stripped pattern at the top; that’s exactly what this toy looks like. The toy is 1535 mm in height x 1085 mm in width x 615 mm in length and it comes complete with six cubby bins at the front of the stall. The great thing about this toy is that whilst it is a whole host of fun it is also designed to be something which is a learning experience. Children will be able to develop their mathematical skills as well as their communication levels.

Step2 Grand Walk In Kitchen

Choose a really exciting and realistic kitchen set for your children which will make for really fun creative role play games and give them the feeling of owning their own kitchen, with so many features they will never get bored! The set features four sides of activity and an actual floor inside which gives kids the opportunity to step inside their kitchen and get away from the outside world for a little while as they enjoy playing on their own or with friends.

The Step2 Grand Walk In Kitchen features not only a kitchen but also an attached dining area where kids can serve their culinary creations and have friends come and enjoy a day in their kitchen. The floor has an oak effect which makes it look just like a real kitchen floor, and the set is designed in fun but neutral colours which makes it look like a real kitchen and adds to the realism. It has counters on three sides which have a wood effect and even comes with stools where they can sit and enjoy the food they have created. For even more exciting play, the set features plenty of realistic electronics which create sound and visual effects which will thrill kids and adults alike. The set has a microwave, stovetop and phone which all react electronically to what your child is doing, so they can enjoy the sensation of being in a real kitchen and affecting their surroundings just as they would want to.

The Step2 Grand Walk In Kitchen also features an oven and refrigerator, both of which open and have dials and features which click and press, and cupboards which really open so they can be used for storage and help keep the kitchen all put together exactly as your child likes. The set has a sink with a swivel tap and push button and features baskets which slot into the unit for extra storage, looking attractive and providing more ways to keep the set clean and functional.

To finish off this set, it comes complete with a huge 103 piece set of accessories, from pots and pans to cutlery and utensils, as well as play food and spices which will make for the most realistic and fun kitchen based games your child could think of. Everything has been thought of, and all put together in a really fun and functional set which will easily fit into your child’s room or your living room to make for hours of exciting games with their siblings or friends. Expect to be invited to dinner a lot of the time, and for kids to have plenty of exciting games on a range of subjects, from keeping house to restaurants and even copying their favourite TV chefs.

Little Tikes Cookin Creations Premium Wood Kitchen

Buying a Christmas or birthday present for your children can often be one of the most exciting yet most difficult challenges. The reason it is exciting is obviously because there is nothing better than seeing the delight on your child's face when they open their gift. However, at the same time it is a challenging process when it comes to deciding which presents to go for.

At the end of the day, let’s be frank; children are notoriously hard to please. This is because they are young and therefore they are still innocent and this means that they are brutally honest without even realising it. This also means that if they are not interested or satisfied with the present you have bought them then I am afraid that it will most definitely show.

However, this should not give you too much cause for concern. All you need to do to make sure your child has a smile on their face when they open your present is ensure that you buy something which instantly gains their interest. Do not go for something which your child will not understand on first glance or something which you will need to explain to them.

The best presents you can buy are those that are big and exciting, such as, bikes and doll houses. One of the most popular options these days are little trikes kitchens. These are great because they are big, bold, and provoke emotions of excitement, anticipation and eagerness.

The best of the little tikes kitchens is the Little Tikes Cookin Creations Premium Wood Kitchen. This is because it is very much like a real kitchen and thus your little child will feel like they have their own kitchen similar to yours. This is important because children like to emulate their parents; they do not want to feel like they are kids and that they cannot do what you do. Instead that want to do everything that their parents do.

The Little Tikes Cookin Creations Premium Wood Kitchen boasts a whole host of features that will keep your child busy for a countless number of hours. These features include a stove, oven and dishwasher which all boast clicking knobs. As well as this there is also a refrigerator with an ice dispenser, a microwave, a washer, a dryer, a clock and a laundry basket. Furthermore, it also comes with pots, pans, jars and a telephone. If your child wants realistic play then there is simply nothing better.

All in all, if you are looking for a great gift suggestion for your child then there is nothing better than a kid’s kitchen. Not only will they provide endless hours of fun for your child but they will provide you with a great sense of pride when you watch your little one operating their very own kitchen.

KidKraft Vintage Kitchen Pink

Kids love to play at being adults and there are a wide variety of toys out there designed to help them do just that. One of the best toys for helping kids to play at keeping house is the KidKraft Vintage Kitchen in Pink. Not just for girls, the KidKraft Vintage Kitchen is a gorgeously realistic toy kitchen which works in many of the same ways your own kitchen does, but smaller and more accessible to really help kids feel like they have a home of their own!

Playing at looking after their own home is a great way for kids to explore what it is to grow up and to copy what they see their parents doing safely and enjoyably. It is a great way for them to explore the roles they may be interested in playing as they get older and learn skills associated with being an adult in a fun and safe environment. The KidKraft Vintage Kitchen does not have any of the parts which make a real life kitchen dangerous, such as a working stove, but does have enough realism to satisfy children for whom realism is important in their play. All of the doors in the KidKraft Vintage Kitchen open and close, with room in each cupboard for storage, and additional storage under the sink, all of the knobs click and turn just like they do in real kitchens and the kitchen has plenty of realistic interactive features to make for hours and hours of play.

The sink is removable, making it easy to clean, and your children will be able to fill it with water to play at washing up and cleaning. Why not let your children clean their own kitchen with a little soapy water to make cleaning fun, and to teach them the importance of keeping their possessions clean and nice looking? The kitchen has a microwave and oven, which both open and can have items placed inside for a really realistic experience. It also has a cordless phone built in to complete the overall look.

The KidKraft Vintage Kitchen in Pink is made with wood and has a simple but gorgeous design which makes it stylish and attractive in your child’s bedroom or in your living room - this is one toy you won’t mind being in plain view in your home!

The KidKraft Vintage Kitchen is easy to put together and comes with simple assembly instructions which will walk you through putting the kitchen together step by step. Let your children help you to put together their new toy for an even more exciting overall experience, and a feeling that they have achieved something before they even get to playing. Complete the set by picking up some toy plates, pots and pans and let your kids ‘cook’ you meals and invite you to dinner at their own kitchen.

Best Wooden Play Kitchens

Besides being better for the environment, there are plenty of reasons to choose wooden play kitchens for your child. Firstly, they tend to look slightly more stylish, so as a parent you will be happier having it on display in your home. These kitchens are all very well made and have prettier, more adult features to them which make them look more realistic and give kids something to be proud of, as well as a great toy to play with. Wooden play kitchens are made with the utmost of care so you don’t need to worry about your child injuring themselves on any sharp edges or rough joins. With wooden play kitchens you get a better quality toy that kids and parents will love equally.

There are plenty of wooden kitchen sets to choose from, but some are a cut above the rest. The KidKraft Pink Vintage Kitchen is a very stylish example that little girls in particular are bound to be proud of and love pottering around. The kitchen is wide and flat, meaning it can be placed against a wall to keep it out of the way and give your child easy access to all of the features, and is made from smooth and glossy wood which has been decorated in a pastel pink colour throughout, with silver points picked out for a glamorous and attractive look. The features of the kitchen include an oven, microwave, refrigerator and removable sink, and all of the knobs and buttons on the kitchen set turn and click so kids get a more realistic and fun experience. All of the doors to the set open, and allow for storage of any play food, crockery and cutlery that the children may be playing with.

A really bright and fun kitchen set is the KidKraft Deluxe Big and Bright Play Kitchen, an extremely colourful and fun kitchen set that is bound to appeal to children at first glance! The kitchen is multicoloured with a stripy backboard over the hob and sink, a pink, full sized refrigerator, a blue oven door, a green microwave and orange cupboard units. Not only this but all of the features have clashing coloured accessories which really bring out the fun colour scheme and will delight children. One of the best things about this kitchen set is the range of features, which are bound to thrill kids and allow for more realistic play. The oven and microwave have clear doors just like on real kitchen equipment, and all of the knobs and buttons to the set turn and click for even more realism. The kitchen even features a phone which kids can use while they potter around their own kitchen!

Whichever kitchen you choose, if you are looking for something with a little more style, which is also better for the environment and easy to put together, make sure you choose a wooden kitchen set for your child.