Comments on: Play Kitchens for Pretend Play http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/ A blog for natural families with green values Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:33:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Julie http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-114606 Julie Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:47:47 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-114606 Hi there -- In searching for a wood kitchen for my daughter I came across this post and thought you should know that I wrote to KidKraft asking which of their kitchens are made of wood and they wrote back that they are all made of MDF, not solid wood. Too bad as they're so cute. Here is their email below: Julie, All of our kitchens are made from MDF. All of our products meet or exceed all national and international standards for safety. Jessica Russell KidKraft Customer Service 1.800.933.0771 ext 232 1.877.933.0771 Fax Hi there –

In searching for a wood kitchen for my daughter I came across this post and thought you should know that I wrote to KidKraft asking which of their kitchens are made of wood and they wrote back that they are all made of MDF, not solid wood. Too bad as they’re so cute. Here is their email below:

Julie,

All of our kitchens are made from MDF. All of our products meet or exceed all national and international standards for safety.

Jessica Russell
KidKraft Customer Service
1.800.933.0771 ext 232
1.877.933.0771 Fax

]]> By: Tiffany http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-83552 Tiffany Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:14:37 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-83552 SkylarKD, As mentioned in the post I have no info about the finish. I did not however have any issues with smell or off-gassing. SkylarKD,

As mentioned in the post I have no info about the finish. I did not however have any issues with smell or off-gassing.

]]> By: SkylarKD http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-83515 SkylarKD Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:48:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-83515 I'm considering buying the red retro Kidkraft kitchen for my daughter, but I'm concerned about the chemicals that might be in the paint & fiberboard. I see that your daughter's kitchen is also made by Kidkraft. Do you know anything about toxin levels in Kidkraft products? I also heard someone mention a strong off-gassing smell - did you encounter this? Thanks for the advice! I’m considering buying the red retro Kidkraft kitchen for my daughter, but I’m concerned about the chemicals that might be in the paint & fiberboard. I see that your daughter’s kitchen is also made by Kidkraft. Do you know anything about toxin levels in Kidkraft products? I also heard someone mention a strong off-gassing smell – did you encounter this?
Thanks for the advice!

]]> By: Heather http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-82457 Heather Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:13:53 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-82457 HI my name is Heather and I have been looking all over the place for this Pink Retro Play Kitchen by KidKraft and they are sold out everywhere. Its my daughters only christmas present she wants and now I am scared I wont be able to find it. I have been saving money to get this item and I dont want to break her heart. Is there any way you can get it or find it . If you can help me I will greatly appreciate it and recomend you to everyone I come into counter with who has kids. This will make a whole family's Christmas one of the best ever if you can send me this Play Kitchen Thank you soooo much for your time and any help you can give me.sincerely, Heather, phone # is 1-512-930-3971 HI my name is Heather and I have been looking all over the place for this Pink Retro Play Kitchen by KidKraft and they are sold out everywhere. Its my daughters only christmas present she wants and now I am scared I wont be able to find it. I have been saving money to get this item and I dont want to break her heart. Is there any way you can get it or find it . If you can help me I will greatly appreciate it and recomend you to everyone I come into counter with who has kids. This will make a whole family’s Christmas one of the best ever if you can send me this Play Kitchen Thank you soooo much for your time and any help you can give me.sincerely, Heather, phone # is 1-512-930-3971

]]> By: mama k http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-81418 mama k Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:41:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-81418 I got this one for DS for Xmas (from my store): http://www.nontoxictots.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=86 He loves to pretend cook. I can't wait to give it to him! I got this one for DS for Xmas (from my store):
http://www.nontoxictots.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=86

He loves to pretend cook. I can’t wait to give it to him!

]]> By: Moran http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-81019 Moran Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:07:41 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-81019 Guidecraft and Melissa & Doug both have great wooden kitchen options. Guidecraft is particularly green as it uses recycled rubber tree plants. Check out some of their products on my website www.TakomaParkKids.com. I'd be happy to ship anything from either of these lines! Guidecraft and Melissa & Doug both have great wooden kitchen options. Guidecraft is particularly green as it uses recycled rubber tree plants. Check out some of their products on my website http://www.TakomaParkKids.com. I’d be happy to ship anything from either of these lines!

]]> By: Green and Clean Mom/Sommer http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-80740 Green and Clean Mom/Sommer Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:59:21 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-80740 Tiffany, Haven't been here in a while to leave comments. Sorry. I'm looking for a wooden kitchen for my daughter, Great choices you have. I'm thinking of getting the one from Natural Pod. I like how it looks and you know I'm really trying to get things that will last for generations verses ending up in the landfill. Just another choice for green toy shopping...not that your suggestions aren't great because they are. http://www.naturalpod.com?pmc=green Tiffany,
Haven’t been here in a while to leave comments. Sorry. I’m looking for a wooden kitchen for my daughter, Great choices you have. I’m thinking of getting the one from Natural Pod. I like how it looks and you know I’m really trying to get things that will last for generations verses ending up in the landfill. Just another choice for green toy shopping…not that your suggestions aren’t great because they are.

http://www.naturalpod.com?pmc=green

]]> By: Sharon http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-80666 Sharon Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:17:20 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-80666 Last Christmas we bought our boys the Melissa and Doug Kitchen and although it is cute it is very poorly made! We have called the company 3-4 times to complain and they have never responded. The doors came off, putting it together was awful and the plexiglass in the oven door has separated. I do not recommend this kitchen and just wanted to warn anyone who may be interested. Last Christmas we bought our boys the Melissa and Doug Kitchen and although it is cute it is very poorly made! We have called the company 3-4 times to complain and they have never responded. The doors came off, putting it together was awful and the plexiglass in the oven door has separated. I do not recommend this kitchen and just wanted to warn anyone who may be interested.

]]> By: grrrl http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-80588 grrrl Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:29:33 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-80588 You can find all kinds of great felt food as well as instructions for making a cardboard kitchens on Etsy.com! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_3&listing_id=17231997 You can find all kinds of great felt food as well as instructions for making a cardboard kitchens on Etsy.com!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_3&listing_id=17231997

]]> By: Robyn http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/12/01/play-kitchens-for-pretend-play/comment-page-1/#comment-80580 Robyn Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:08:06 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1603#comment-80580 We're getting my son the KidKraft deluxe kitchen. It irks me that kitchens are put in the "Girls Toys" categories at most online storefronts. Mario, Emeril, Flay, Morimoto - all men, why do we stereotype kitchens as girly? For people looking for wood at a decent price, try BabyAge.com. We've been very happy with their selection and prices. We’re getting my son the KidKraft deluxe kitchen. It irks me that kitchens are put in the “Girls Toys” categories at most online storefronts. Mario, Emeril, Flay, Morimoto – all men, why do we stereotype kitchens as girly?
For people looking for wood at a decent price, try BabyAge.com. We’ve been very happy with their selection and prices.

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