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(More customer reviews)I purchased the deluxe model about four months ago and am still thrilled with the kitchen. I use it in my home day care (age ranges from 15 months to 6 years old) and have found it to be very durable and well worth the money. The kids love it. With the deluxe model, there is plenty of room for multiple children to play together. And there are plenty of accessories to go around (pot/frying pan, lids, salt pepper shaker, electronic phone, spatula, forks and knives, cups, pitcher, plates). You can purchase additional fake food from step 2 that works really well with this kitchen, also.The kids love it when they sit a pan on the "burner" and it sizzles...then they can turn around and put a pot on it and it will sound like it is boiling/bubbling. Each appliance has a keypad next to it that has the same simple sounds like a kids toy phone. There is an additional phone that has its own "base" on the counter top. There are a couple of knobs to turn and a plastic pretend water sprayer. I find it very useful as it addresses so many developmental items at one time. It is very attractive and more realistic than other kitchen sets out there. The only word of warning I have is when it comes to assembly. If you take it slow and very careful (read directions twice and then read again before you set the screw...LOL), you should have no problems. Two people are needed to assemble the deluxe version. It goes a lot easier when you assemble it according to the directions and lay all your pieces out first to make sure you have them all. There is also an endless supply of stickers that go on this thing, so be aware you may need extra time to really put it all together right. If you organize yourself and the parts before you begin, it will be a cinch to assemble. I know, I tried it both ways .
***edited to add***after two years and countless day care kids, this kitchen still looks great! I have had other kitchen sets (from other manufacturers)that just died after a few months-stickers peeled off, sounds not work, the entire piece faded, etc-but this one works like the day I bought it and still looks fantastic. It does not eat up batteries either-like other sets I have owned. I am so satisfied. This was worth the money I paid for it. (I am referring to the deluxe set which is larger).
I also feel the need to mention that my kitchen set was kept indoors. As with any of these products, if you need to clean them up-the customer service rep told me to use soft scrub WITHOUT bleach. Bleach will apparently cause the product to fade and degrade over time.
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The perfect play center for your domestic-minded little ones, the Lifestyle Dream Kitchen provides kids with endless make-believe play possibilities. The "stainless steel" oven, microwave, stove top and phone all make realistic electronic sounds. Also includes a refrigerator, multiple storage drawers and cabinets and a sink with a faucet. Plus, there's loads of storage space for the included 28-piece Dining Room and Pots and Pans Set. Your little chef can cook up a feast using a special frying pan and boiling pot that make electronic frying and boiling water sounds when placed on the stove's front burner. This Dream Kitchen also features a framed window with an overhead light, a granite-styled countertop and a make-believe sink with a modern faucet and pull-out sprayer. Minimal adult assembly required. Measures approximately 35.5" x 15.25" x 44.75". Requires 12 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).
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