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play kitchens

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spongebunnyfatpants · 21/11/2010 20:44

Hi I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a good toy kitchen for my 2 ds's age 2 and 5.
I'm willing to spend up to about £100, I want something that's good quality, sturdy and isn't too girly.
Thanks.

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looseleaf · 21/11/2010 22:04

have you tried GLTC or ELC websites? I've been looking out for kitchens too for dd's Christmas present and spotted several I like which aren't girly

CrispyTheCrisp · 21/11/2010 22:07

We have this one. I managed to get it for about £115 in the end IIRC but you just have to wait for someone doing a deal. If you have a 20% ELC voucher, you could get it for £120, but by the looks of it the ELC one doesn't have a microwave or telephone which is a bit crap

stainesmassif · 21/11/2010 22:09

this is nice - i'm very tempted for ds. elc also have a beauuuutiful red one for about £150 that i have drooled over several times. here. ds loves them. so cute.

obviously dh would prefer us to get a tool kit or garage.

CrispyTheCrisp · 21/11/2010 22:12

Staines - see my link above, better than the ELC one IMO (and cheaper Hmm)

MegBusset · 21/11/2010 22:14

The Ikea one is brilliant, going to get it for my DC too :)

stainesmassif · 21/11/2010 22:17

crispy, yes, saw we cross posted, yours is gorgeous. now, i just need to find some space in our house!

stealthsquiggle · 21/11/2010 22:18

We have this one - it has stood the test of time so far (3 years) very well, and is more compact than most of the other wooden ones. I suspect you can get it a bit cheaper if you hunt around.

Goodmum422 · 21/11/2010 22:34

You should check out play kitchens, they are having a great sale with additional coupon

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spongebunnyfatpants · 23/11/2010 13:54

Thank you for all you replies, I'm going to check them out now.

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JoanPlaysTheAccordion · 23/11/2010 14:01

I got this one last Christmas and it's been great. Played with every day by my two (aged 2 and 3) and still in excellent condition.

IHeartKingThistle · 28/11/2010 14:45

We have the red John Lewis one, it's beautiful and really sturdy, proper clicking knobs and everything. I love it more than the DCs I think!

WhatWouldLeoDo · 29/11/2010 08:11

If you're still looking OP, the elc on is on offer at £100 this week. Gutted that I bought it a month or so ago!

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spongebunnyfatpants · 30/11/2010 12:27

Thanks WWLD, I am still looking. Think I might go for that one.
Gutting for you though. I hate it when that happens.

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WhatWouldLeoDo · 30/11/2010 13:19

I know - swings and roundabouts really, if I'd left it till later, it would probably have sold out! At least I didn't pay full price for it!

PlumBumandBaublesMum · 30/11/2010 13:22

I SOOOOO regret not getting the IKEA one, but it wasn't in stock last year

PlumBumandBaublesMum · 30/11/2010 13:24

We were there last week and there was one in every corner dd2 (4) loved it, it had light up rings and everything

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spongebunnyfatpants · 07/12/2010 11:12

Thanks WWLD, I got it and it's going to be fab, after the hubbie has spend 5 hours trying to put it together!! it could be a long Xmas eve (grin)

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