When she fell pregnant with her first child in 2014, Gemma turned to freelance writing to fit around family life, and since then has compiled content for a range of online and print publications, charities and small businesses. She loves writing about subjects that will be helpful to the reader – and herself! - from recommending top products that help parents in their day-to-day life to financial advice and activities that the whole family will enjoy. Stirring in the pot, turning delicacies in the pan and salting, placing everything on plates and serving, is not only fun, it also trains motor skills and creativity We have the Tidlo Country Kitchen and love it. It has a sink oven cupboard and wooden washing up liquid and utensils.”(Recommended by Mumsnetter Loyaultemelie)

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After attending university in Sunderland to study journalism, Gemma moved to London and spent a year doing internships on women’s monthly magazines before securing her first job on Bella magazine, in 2005. She then moved on to work at Woman’s Own, commissioning, writing and interviewing people for the magazine’s real-life content, as well as compiling news-led features. Theo Klein 7199 Miele Kitchen I White Wooden Kitchen incl Hob with Sound and Light | with Lots of Kitchen Accessories | Toy for Children Aged 3 Years and upMade from high-quality materials, it's durable, easy to assemble and built to last. There are fewer features than other options on the list, due to its small size, but with a clever flip-over feature, the hob turns into a BBQ-style grill for an added play option. Stirring in the pot, putting the burgers together, turning delicacies in the pan and adding salt , putting everything on a plate and serving , is not only fun, it also trains motor skills and creativity

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Simple designs may only come with an oven, hob and sink, with the option to add accessories like pots, pans and utensils. Others may have a washing machine, microwave, illuminating hob rings and cooking sounds, and some even boil water.

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Dimensions : 70 cm x 30 cm x 91 cm : suitable for children aged three years and up : batteries required: 2 x R6-AA – not supplied with the product

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From pretending to be chefs and waitresses to copying Mum or Dad in the kitchen, they can imitate everyday tasks like chopping food, cooking and cleaning up. Accessories like chalkboards can also encourage reading and writing. When Gemma’s not writing or spending time with her two children, she can be found in the gym, where she also works as a personal trainer. She loves that she can help people through her writing and also inspire them on their fitness journey - even better if she can combine the two! How we chose our recommendations Mumsnetter recommendations If you want a kitchen that will last, make sure it’s not too small. Look for one that can be adjusted as your child gets bigger. How to choose the best toy kitchen Size Dimensions: 60cm x 30cm x 99.4cm | Weight: 12.16kg | Material: Wood | Age: 3 years+| Assembly required: Yes | Batteries required: Yes - 4 x AAA batteries What we love Dimensions: 90.17cm x 54.61cm x 29.54cm | Weight: 12.7kg | Material: Wood | Age: 3 years+ | Assembly required: Yes| Batteries required: No What we love

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We bought a wooden Kidkraft kitchen for my daughters 2nd birthday from GLTC. She is now 4 and it still gets played with everyday. All the kids that come over love it." (Recommended by Mumsnetter buzzgirly) Our verdict Dimensions: ‎29.97 x 23.11 x 25.65 cm | M aterial: Wood | Age: 3 years+ | Assembly required: Yes | Batteries required: No What we love Sounds awesome. We had a Smoby one that did the water and light up hob." (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user NinaGonk) Most play kitchens are suitable for ages three and above, but both younger and older children can enjoy playing with them. Children as young as 18 months can start by playing with the pots and pans, moving things around the kitchen and pretending to cut food. Stirring food in the pan or flipping over imaginary fried eggs in the frying pan are not only fun activities, they also develop motor skills and creativity