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Play time is Party Time with the LifeStyle kitchen from Step2! Bi-level three-sided access means this kitchen is perfect for multiple-child play, and a huge accessory set provides all the necessary pieces.

  • Five electronic features: microwave, stove top, phone, overhead light and clock
  • "Stainless steel" oven, microwave, and refrigerator enhance role play and provide ample storage
  • Frying pan and pot activate frying and boiling sounds on front burner
  • Special silverware drawer and two wicker storage baskets
  • Multi-level granite-look countertops provide extra play space
  • 33 piece accessory set includes high-quality cooking utensils, 2 place settings, wicker baskets, and more!
  • Made in USA of US and imported parts (accessory set, phone, clock, silver doors and faucet made in China)
  • Requires 5 "AA" and 5 "AAA" batteries, not included
  • Minimal adult assembly required
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 209 reviews)
97% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attractive design(177), Durable(168), Easy assembly(102), Good value(20), High quality(21)
Cons:
Difficult assembly(31), Few accessories(14), No cons(4), Poor quality(6)
Best Uses:
Group play(84), Imaginative play(158), Older children(40), Playing house(112), Young children(133)
Describe Yourself:
Education oriented(29), First time parent(49), Grandparent(27), New parent(5), Parent of multiples (twins etc)(9)
 
Great toy but a few annoying problems
By Steph from Henderson, NV on 9/19/2008
Gift:
No
Pros:
Attractive Design, Plenty of storage, Stays out of the way
Cons:
Clock doesn't work, Poor Quality, Touchy stove sounds
Best Uses:
Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My 2 1/2 year old loves this kitchen. We purchased additional food and toy appliances to go with it so it makes it more fun for her. The clock doesn't stay on correct time which is annoying when you're trying to teach things to a small child. The cooking sound on the stove also goes off on it's own without any one playing with it. Overall, a great product and would buy the bigger one next time now that I know she'll play with it.

 
LifeStyle PartyTime Kitchen By Step2
By Calissister from fl on 8/4/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My Daughter Loves It And Could Not Be Happier!

 
Love it!!
By Katy from Texas on 7/29/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Really Works
Cons:
Difficult Assembly
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We got this for my daughter for Christmas last year, and she absolutely loves it and plays with it almost every day. The quality is amazing - she can be very rough with it and we have yet to see a scratch or dent! Highly recommended!

 
Great Kitchen!
By ColeenVerified Purchaser from Carver, MN on 7/28/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Too few working parts
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We purchased this for my son's 2nd birthday. He really enjoys it. We play with it almost every day, making different food (we also have the Step2 Food Kit). He also really likes the utensils that came with it.

My husband did not have any complaints about putting it together. Though he did complain that the sink doesn't make any noise when pushed -- that seemed to be highlighted in the description online.

Oh, and my son LOVES the box the kitchen came in.

 
Terrific product
By momma JoVerified Purchaser from Sterling, CO 80751 on 7/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Childcare provider
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My daycare children are crazy about their new
"kitchen"! Girls and boys both. The height
is perfect from the youngest to the oldest. The
only problem I have is I can't afford another one
and don't have the room if I could!

 
Love this kitchen!
By Techie MamaVerified Purchaser from San Clemente, CA on 7/4/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Many Accessories, Realistic
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Parent Of Multiples (Twins etc), Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We love how realistic everything is, but the best part is that my two year old and my 7 year old niece play side by side, equally enjoying the kitchen. We'll have this for years.

 
Hours of Fun
By Tango9rVerified Reviewer from Arvada, Colorado on 6/28/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Many Accessories, Realistic
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

There were a lot of pieces to put together which took a while and you had to of course put all the stickers on...Not too bad.[...] It is pretty sturdy and we have had it 4 months and our 2 & 5 year old play with it or the accessories everyday. It is a great toy to have and keeps them busy. I would recommend.

 
alot of fun
By SunnyVerified Purchaser from Northern, MN on 6/16/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Many Accessories
Cons:
A little too compact
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play
Describe Yourself:
Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I like this product a lot. My two young children love to cook for us! Its attractive and comes with lots of accessories. It's only drawback is that many children cannot play at once. It is very jammed together. When I was a kid , all the appliances were bigger on play kitchens, that would also take up alot of space too I guess. Its fun!

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Hours of play
By wolfVerified Purchaser from Ashland, PA on 6/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Few Accessories
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Our son loves playing with this kitchen and pretending to cook. His favorite thing to make is cocoa. He likes to use all the pots and dishes, the only bad thing about it was it did not come with any play food or many cooking items.

 
LOVE IT!!!
By Lindsay from Littleton, Co. on 5/19/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Flimsy, Time consuming assembly
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great, coutertops are flimsy, but looks GREAT and all my kids ages 1-6 LOVE IT! It looks classy enough to keep in my dining room!

 
Great kitchen for money
By TCVerified Purchaser from Madison, AL on 5/16/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My son was so excited to receive this kitchen. He is 2 and saw a picture before he got it and loved it. He was really excited when he got it and has enjoyed playing with it. The kitchen is easy to put together, but you need a drill to drill the screw holes b/c they are not already punched. No big deal though. The kitchen assembled together nicely and my wife and I did not run into any problems. I would definitely recommend this kitchen.

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expected better for the money!
By Dani HVerified Reviewer from Nebraska on 5/11/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Few Accessories, Flimsy, light doesn't work, Poor Quality
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have owned (and used) this product for 5 months. This is a very nice-looking product, I must say that. The accessories that come with it, such as the utensils and pots and pans are very good quality. Some drawbacks to it though are in the overall construction of the toy. While I understand that NO toy is perfect, for the money that I paid for this thing - it's not good at all. The structure is flimsy - the contertops can be pushed in (dented in) with the touch of a finger tip, and the overhead light only works some of the time and is only held on with two screws and so it's very loose as well. Over all, I wouldn't reccommend this product because of its poor construction, especially if it is going to be receiving every day ware and tear from small children!

 
A lot of effort, but the end result...
By TurtleMommyVerified Reviewer from Jessup, MD on 5/10/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Cute Graphics, Durable, Made in the USA, Many Accessories
Cons:
Difficult Assembly, Too many batteries requir
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Child spoiler, First Time Parent, Mom to 2 year old boy, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Had to fight my son off of it until I had finished assembly, he was so excited.
DEFINITELY use an electric screwdriver, it will cut your assembly time in half. I did not have one, so between keeping the 2 year old away, and screwing in the LOOOOONG screws it took a few hours.
Still not completely finished, need 4 more batteries, but LOVE the way it looks. Definitely a good value for the price.

 
Just the right size kitchen!
By Nana MaureenVerified Purchaser from Richmond, MI on 5/7/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Both my 16 month and 23 month old granddaughters love this kitchen. The sound of frying and boiling on the burners is great. The only thing that is missing is play food which a friend gave us. Now they are always playing with it.

 
" I will buy this product over again"
By CHOSEN from ST. LOUIS MO. on 5/6/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This ia a wonderful product my granddaughter loves it also my brother brought one for his daughter and she loves it. I think it is a wonderful product for girls and boys. Very sturdy and durable. I love all of STEP 2 products.

 
Great for a 2 year old
By GranJanVerified Purchaser from Mount Pleasant, SC. on 5/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Interaction with adults, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It was big enough to allow a variety of experiential play themes while compact enough to stay set up in the living room.

 
Good quality...Typical for Step 2
By TeriVerified Reviewer from Western MA on 4/30/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly
Cons:
Accesorries not useful
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this product directly from Step 2. I would recommend that to anyone because htey are great if something goes wrong. I bought this for my 18 month old son and had it put together by myself before my husband came home, the directions were easy to follow. I chose this kitchen because I didn't know if our son would like to play with it so I didn't want it to take up too much room in our house. It is very cute but I wish that I had gotten the deluxe model it is not that much bigger and has more room to store the accessories. The pots and pans that came with it were cute but it would have been nice to have some play food other than the scices it came with. If you have a really small space I would recommend choosing this kitchen but otherwise consider investing in a bigger model because it is rather small.

 
Great product
By Ana the AuntieVerified Purchaser from Concord, CA on 4/16/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Many Accessories, Realistic
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Aunt
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My niece loves her new kitchen. Her favorite part is cooking along with her parents before dinner in her own kitchen and the telephone is a huge hit!

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My daughter and I love this kitchen
By Chrissy from Womelsdorf Pa on 4/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent, Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My daughter and I really love this kitchen even my 8 year old stepson loves playing with it. I think it is well worth the money and I see many more years of play with it also as my 2 month old daughter grows up!!!!!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
An instant success-
By jojoVerified Purchaser from New York City on 4/1/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Creative, Durable, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works, Safe
Cons:
Difficult Assembly
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

She started playing long before the last sticker was applied and is drawn to it like a magnet yet seems to know it is "pretend"

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
so cute
By danibeth from IL on 3/28/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this kitchen, wish they made them like this when i was younger. I bought it for Christmas for my 3 year old son and 1 year old daughter. they love to cook food for me with it. it is very sturdy and i think it will last for years. the only bad thing is the light above the stove doesnt work correctly. other than that its great.

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Cute, but frustrating
By Kid Chef from Twin Cities, MN on 3/24/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Poor Quality
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Our daughter got this kitchen for her birthday, last June. By September the microwave quit working. Now the phone doesn't work anymore. I have read some of the reviews about the light and so far it has been fine. The clock is kind of a pain to change the time, but it works fine so far. A cordless drill helps in the process of getting it together. I started by hand and quickly changes to a drill.

 
Great Product...Better Customer Service
By Momma to a Tater from Kansas on 3/21/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Realistic
Cons:
Few Accessories
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We bought this as a gift from the Easter Bunny. My 2 year old daughter started ooohing and ahhhing as soon as she saw the picture on the box. She "helped" us put it together and kept saying "mommy make it pretty as I put the stickers on" She helped daddy run the drill (which was a first since it usually scares her when we drill) From the box to the put together item we were thrilled. Would have been nice if the holes would have been predrilled...but oh well. After putting batteries in the clock, and after putting batteries in the keypad for the microwave we found out that they didn't work and that we were missing 2 small screws to put the door knobs on. I called Step 2 this morning and they kindly sent out replacements for what we had problems with. The young lady that I talked to was wonderfully nice, and answered all my questions and got things shipped out. This is the first Step 2 product we have purchased, and I can guarantee after this experience we will purchase more in the future, we are very loyal to companies that are easy to deal with.

 
Fun times!
By mommymythreeVerified Reviewer from Minnesota on 3/20/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Many Accessories
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Multiples (Twins etc), Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My kids love this kitchen! They love to play pretend and make us different foods like mom and dad do in the kitchen!

 
My daughter loves it!!
By Loving Mom from Laredo, TX on 3/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Realistic
Cons:
Difficult Assembly
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this product for Christmas so I assembled it a day before Christmas Eve so it could be set up for Christmas. The assembling part can get difficult as I did it on my own. At first I was scared to use the electric screw driver because you won't be able to do it with a regular screw driver but I then got over it. What is great about this product is that my daughter loves to spend time playing with it. The thing that wasn't so great was the overhead light as I read in another review the light goes out quick and I also used good brand batteries at first turning the light on was difficult you'd have to press the button a couple of times and it was well screwed and then after not even a week the light went out and that was without leaving it on for hours just on and off. I haven't had the chance to switch the batteries out and see if that's it. Overall, this product is great and I would recommend it if you want a little break.

 
Okay...
By KamiVerified Purchaser from Dallas, TX on 2/27/2008
Pros:
Many Accessories
Cons:
Difficult Assembly
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this for my 3 yr old daughter for her birthday. She loved it but doesn't play with it as mush as I thought she would...

 
Definitely Worth the Money!
By Mommy of TwoVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 2/27/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Difficult Assembly
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My 2 1/2 year old loved his new kitchen set. Now he can cook like Mommy. It is very realistic. It did take my husband 2 hours to assemble it. He said it wasn't hard, just time consuming.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
VERY hard to put together
By Erica DavisVerified Reviewer from Durham NC on 2/18/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Realistic
Cons:
Difficult Assembly
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great Look, But let me tell you ITS A PAIN in the butt to put together total took me 2.5 Hours to put together, thats not including putting the stickers on, NO holes are drilled so you MUST have a electric Screwdriver , To be so expensive it looks like they would of at least drilled the holes!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not all that great
By Lil Man's mommyVerified Reviewer from Cincinnati, OH on 2/16/2008
Pros:
Easy Assembly
Describe Yourself:
Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Bought this for Xmas for my son; when we opened the box on Xmas eve to put it together the clock was broken. Seeing as it was Xmas eve, we could not call the company. [...] Also, the overhead light is already not working-probably the batteries. DS RARELY uses the light so I can't see why the batteries would die so soon (they were good ones). I wouldn't have spent so much money on this. A tad overpriced, IMO.

Step2 Response: Please contact Step2 at 1-800-347-8372 for assistance with your kitchen.
 
Fun, durable and attractive
By Tammy's DaycareVerified Purchaser from Wisconsin on 2/14/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am a 37 year old woman who has been doing home daycare for 16 years. My own children are now 17 and 12. So for me it was fun to get the Party time kitchen set added to my daycare toy line up because it is "elegant" looking. It fits in perfect with my own kitchen color scheme. My Daycare children are thrilled with it. It really teaches them how to take turns and share.

 
Good buy
By gjthacker4Verified Purchaser from Utah on 2/10/2008
Pros:
Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Older Children, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

[...] The first day my 3yo spilled water on the burner. I opened it up and dried it off and let it set for day and still works. My 1yo loves it too. Good height for both of them

 
We're all in LOVE!
By Mom23boyzVerified Reviewer from Billerica,MA on 2/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Gender neutral, Realistic
Cons:
Can't think of any
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Home daycare provider, Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Our son LOVES pretend play-especially cooking. This was the perfect gift for his 4th birthday. He spent the rest of his party "cooking" away for all of the guests. We also bought him the dining table and chairs to go with it. The kitchen is plenty big enough to play with his older brothers and my daycare children. A new favorite in our house!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Investment
By thankful mother from Sherman, Tx on 2/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Really Works
Best Uses:
Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My 21 month old little girl loves this kitchen. She plays with it every day. She makes me coffee in the morning and cookies every evening. It has done wonder for her imagniation. She seasons her cooking with the spices that come with it. She washes the dishes when she is done playing. In fact my good friend just bought her daughter the same kitchen.

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All smiles for the whole family!
By Pam the Cheerful MomVerified Reviewer from Charles Town, WV on 1/23/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Clock did not work, Long Assembly, Too many batteries
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We got the kitchen for my daughter's 2nd birthday and she absolutely loves it. She plays with it all the time along with her 4 years old sister. A perfect toy where 2 or 3 kids may play with it at the same time while learning sharing and using their imaginations. It was fun assembling the kitchen where my husband and I were screwing everything in place and my daughters took charge of putting all the stickers on the gadgets and kitchen.

 
Great Kitchen! Huge hit w/ everyone!!
By StephanieVerified Reviewer from Massachusetts on 1/22/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Clock is a great addition, Durable, Gender neutral, Great for little hands, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Needs a drill 4 assembly, Needs alot of Batteries
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a wonderful kitchen set! Comes w/ great accessories. Took a while to put together (2 adults), you do need a drill! Kids love it - makes great sounds, and love the clock, nice addition!! I bought this for my daughters 1st birthday. We put it together the night before the party. [...] I would highly recommend this kitchen to family and friends w/ little ones. LOVE IT!

 
Great Kitchen
By Shawna from Milton, MA on 1/18/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories
Cons:
Lacking storage
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Multiples (Twins etc), Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The kitchen is definitely cute looking and perfect size for my 2 1/2 year old and 9 month old twins who are cruising. The accessories that come with it are good and store easily, but we bought the 101 piece and stainless steel pans and we are having major storage issues.

 
Really happy girl :-)
By GiopsVerified Reviewer from Roseville, CA on 1/16/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We shipped the kitchen to my niece in Italy, and when she saw it, she said "It's beautiful! Looks like a castle!" and now it's her favorite activity. (And this kitchen keeps that 3 years old earthquake busy, too!)

 
Great kitchen, great company
By Dad of Twin Girls from Lancaster, PA on 1/14/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Multiples (Twins etc)
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We have twin girls and they love this kitchen - and they are only 18 months old! We're sure they'll love it even more in the coming years. Our girls love little phones. Since this one came with only one, it became an object of contention between them. I called to order a second one, and they sent me one at no charge. [...] Much recommended.

 
Great product at a reasonable price!
By AngelinaVerified Purchaser from San Pablo, CA on 1/9/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Difficult Assembly
Best Uses:
Young Children
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Realistic and lots of accessories. My 2 yr old loves it.

 
Wonderful Product
By KristyVerified Purchaser from Newark, DE on 1/9/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this product is very easy to use, I love that it really makes noises, my daughter gets a kick out of it. Step 2 was really great. [...]i have 2 girls 3 and 10 months we have many years to go to experience all the fun pretend toys from Step 2.

 
This gift made my niece's Christmas!
By Aunt GodmotherVerified Purchaser from Astoria, NY on 1/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, FUN, Play for hours, Realistic
Cons:
No cons
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House
Describe Yourself:
Aunt and Uncle
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I sent this to my niece, who is also my Godchild, this past Christmas. Her mother,my sister-in-law, told me that when my niece first saw the Partytime Kitchen she remarked that this was the best gift ever! It's now 19 days since she first received it and she still plays with it like it's the first day. I couldn't be happier!

 
Love
By LovinmytoddlerVerified Purchaser from West Virginia on 1/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Our daughter loves her kitchen from Santa. Especially the frying pan with realistic sounds! She can serve up some great fried chicken!

 
Cute Kitchen with lots of neat features
By Love being a MOM from Maryville, TN on 1/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Phone won't stay on Kitc
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Semi easy to put togeather, We like the kitchen but the phone won't stay in the holder on the side of the kitchen. Step two has lots of matching products such as the table and bar stool's that are really cute. My daughter is three and this toy is a good item for that age group don't think it will be good for children older than 4. It is kind of small. Love the Cook Top and pots.

 
LifeStyle Partytime Kitchen
By CindyVerified Purchaser from Bridgewater, VA on 1/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Wish it had more sounds
Best Uses:
Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent, Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We bought this for our grandson for Christmas. As soon as he saw it on the cover of you catalog he started asking for it. He and the other boys in preschool really enjoy the kitchen there and he and his cousin (another boy) are enjoying his LifeStyle PartyTime Kitchen.

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AWESOME!
By Kalea's MomVerified Purchaser from Portland, OR on 1/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased this after reading and hearing many good things about this items and many others made from Step2.

 
I would buy this product again
By Cathy Mom of 3Verified Purchaser from Newtown Sq, PA on 1/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy Assembly, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My daughter loves the kitchen. It provides her with hours of entertainments cooking for the entire family. All her friends love it too when they come over to play.

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Great Kitchen
By HeatherVerified Purchaser from NY on 1/8/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This play kitchen was a gift for our 16 month-old daughter. I am impressed with the detailing of the kitchen set & all the accessories that are included. My daughter plays with the kitchen but not as much as I had expected. At this time she likes to put the pan on the burner to hear the sounds and likes moving the accessories around (putting them in the baskets, taking them out, putting them in the refrigerator, taking them out again, putting them in the oven, taking them out, and so on). I am hopeful that when she is a little older she will play with it more. I am very satisfied with the quality of the kitchen and anticipate that she will play with it for several years. I think it will be a great toy for imaginative and group play.

 
Well worth the money
By Allie and Aussies MomVerified Purchaser from Wilmington, DE on 1/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was a christmas gift for my 5 year old daughter and 2 year old son. They were thrilled when they opened it. They have used it every day since Christmas. I think it is the only gift they use together and don't fight about it. I'm pleased with this product and I wish I would have purchased it sooner.

 
Very Good Product
By AgPilotVerified Purchaser from Montana on 1/7/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My daughter really enjoys playing with her new kitchen!!! Thanks Santa, and Step 2

 
Big Hit on Christmas Morning!!!!
By KathyVerified Purchaser from Lebanon, OH on 1/7/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Difficult Assembly, Holes need to be drilled
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We bought this for our 18 month little girl. She is having so much fun playing with it. The assembly was a little difficult because the holes are not pre-drilled. I think that the border on the kitchen should be a little fun. Kind of boring.

 
Easel for Two with Letters Numbers
By NanaVerified Purchaser from Jefferson City, MO on 1/7/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The kitchen set is a gift to my grandson. He loves gadgets and creating things. He also wants to help me cook in the kitchen, so this product will help him learn skills and also keep his safe.

 
I would recommend to a friend
By Mom to AJVerified Purchaser from Illinois on 1/7/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Playing House
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My 18 month old son received this for Christmas and loves to cook. He likes the sounds that the phone, microwave and stove make. The only con is that he is not tall enough to put the phone on the receiver - which really bugs him. He also has trouble getting things in and out of the microwave, but he will grow into it.

Also, the second hand on the clock ticks, but it stays at the same time as when we first set the clock. I will be buying some food accessories and other things that he is more familiar with at this age.

 
My Daughter Loves this Kitchen
By JanaVerified Purchaser from New York on 1/6/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Realistic
Cons:
Difficult Assembly
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Playing House
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My Daughter loves to play with this kitchen. She especially loves the realistic sounds that the microwave, stove, and phone make. I gave it 4 stars because it was very timely to put together. I also rated it 4 stars because I think it could use some more accessories like play food.

 
Great for all ages, big and small
By BevyVerified Purchaser from Balto, MD on 1/6/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Our clock in the party time kitchen doesn't work. Everything else is great. My daughter saw the kitchen on Christmas morning and didn't want to open any other gifts. She is only 19 months old but enjoys playing with the kitchen all day long.

Step2 Response: Please contact Step2 at 1-800-347-8372 for a replacement clock.
 
Nice Kitchen
By Kelmomof2Verified Purchaser from Long Island, NY on 1/6/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love it! not so hard to assemble did it without my husband. The stove makes sounds and the clock tells real time. Very realistic. Wish my girls would play with it more!!

 
Great toy.
By Mom of twoVerified Purchaser from Michigan on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My 2 and 4 year old children love this kitchen.

 
Small but cute!
By NanaVerified Purchaser from Pennsylvania on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Few Accessories
Best Uses:
Imaginative Play
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Compact with cute design.

 
Great product. High quality.
By NannyVerified Purchaser from McNeill, MS on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, High quality, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My grandchild spends hours playing with the kitchen. She couldn't be happier. We all enjoy watching her. It's so realistic.
Thank You

 
Kitchen
By AtmAsiaVerified Purchaser from Kansas on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Difficult Assembly
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent, Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this for my 2 year old and 1 year old daughters for christmas, and they really enjoy cooking on the kitchen.... I wanted a kitchen that was life like and had alot of working functions.... This is for sure the best for your money!

 
Great Kitchen We love it!!!!
By Dani's MommyVerified Reviewer from iowa on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Young Children
Describe Yourself:
First Time Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This Kitchen is great! We bought it for our 2 yearold daughter for Christmas! She loves it! She has played with it everyday! My husband put this kitchen together in 45 mins. with a hand screw driver! It was very very easy. After putting it together we noticed that our microwave pad didn't work. I called the Step2 Company and told them about our problem. They sent us a new microwave pad very very fast! We will be buying one of these kitchens for Grandma's house to!

 
Twin Grandchildren and Parents Loved it
By Proud Grandmother of TwinsVerified Purchaser from Boston, MA on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Realistic
Best Uses:
great for twins, Imaginative Play, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparents of twins
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Twins were able to play very nicely .. It is difficult to have two of every toy .. This is big enough with enough going on for the two of them to enjoy at the same time .. I would say the thing we liked least .. assembly .. however .. not hugely difficult .. and well worth the effort .. [...]

 
LOVE IT!!!11
By HAPPY MACVerified Purchaser from MT. PLEASANT, MI on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Assembly, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent of Two or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have two children and they both love the kitchen! My husband put it together with a power tools--highly recommend the power tools! Great product!

 
Fun kitchen with lots of extras!
By QuackfaxVerified Purchaser from Southern California on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Darling decor in kitchen, Durable, Fun stovetop sounds, Love silverware drawer, Many Accessories, Realistic, Really Works
Cons:
Long time to assemble
Best Uses:
Group Play, Imaginative Play, Playing House, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The clock doesn't work - only the second hand sweeps around the face, but hour and minute hands don't move.

Step2 Response: Please contact Step2 at 1-800-347-8372 for a replacement clock.
 
Tons of fun :)
By Sarah F.