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Top Picks of Housewares Gifts for Kids

By Mariette Mifflin, About.com

Hard to decide what to buy for the little ones? If they already have lots of toys, games and electronics, maybe something in the line of housewares, kitchenware or a play kitchen would be the answer. Start your kids early to enjoy being creative in the kitchen!

1. Silicone Zone 10 pc Kid's Flexible Bakeware Set

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A functional bakeware set for the little ones. It's made of soft silicone for easy baking removal and flexible for ease of use. The little bakers will enjoy this colorful set.

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2. Little Tikes Discover Sounds Kitchen

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A colorful simulated play kitchen for the toddler, with sounds of water boiling on the stove and lots of interactive pretend playtime features.

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3. Wader Play Tea Set

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With German-made quality and containing 51 pieces, this plastic pretend tea set will provide lots of creative play for youngsters. The set includes place settings for four and completer pieces that include a teapot and tray. This is not a boxed set, but is sold in a net bag. This tea set would be a great accessory for play kitchens or children's table and chair sets.

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4. LifeStyle Step 2 Deluxe Kitchen

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The ultimate kitchen play center with vibrant colors and realistic features and sounds for hours of creative playtime. This LifeStyle Step 2 Kitchen has cute features that include a framed window with overhead light, a stainless steel oven, play appliances that have realistic sounds and accessories that include pots and pans. Size is 35.5 x 15.25 x 44.75.

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5. Pretend Lagostina Cooking Set

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Made in Italy by the Faro® brand, this Lagostina cooking set is made of durable inox steel to simulate real pots and pans. The set includes pot, pan, strainer and three utensils. A quality child's play cooking set for kids three years and over.
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6. Oneida Chateau Pattern Child's Flatware Set

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This Oneida child's flatware set is easy care 18/8 stainless steel and includes a child's knife, fork and spoon. This is a practical gift set sized for small hands to encourage a child to eat on their own.
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7. Little Tikes Cookin' Fun Interactive Kitchen

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A full-featured interactive play kitchen that's just loaded with creative fun. Features include 40 different sounds and phrases, a microwave with cooking sounds and timer, play coffeemaker, dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, sink and a faucet that makes realistic sounds. Tough and built to last, the Little Tikes® Interactive Kitchen would provide lots of pretend play for young children. Remember to include batteries, it requires four AA's.

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8. Kid Kraft Kid's Step N' Store Stool

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A child's stool with a dual purpose - toy storage and stool to improve reach. Kid Kraft makes this Step n' Store Stool in a variety of colors. This stool is made of wood construction with a lead-free paint finish. It's also a great accessory for the kitchen to help your little ones access the counter to help with meal preparation.

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9. Nostalgia Electrics Retro Snow Cone Maker

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With this Retro Snow Cone Maker, you can make refreshing slush drinks or snow cones. This countertop appliance has a handy side tray to hold cones and comes with two plastic re-usable cones. Designed with a safety on/off switch, this easy-to-clean snow cone maker uses standard size ice cubes - just add syrup.

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10. Play & Freeze Ice Cream Ball

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Your children will have a 'ball' with this durable ice cream maker that uses playtime to create delicious ice cream. It's great for picnics or other family outings, just insert the ingredients and let them throw the ball around while waiting for the dessert to be ready. You can choose from the smaller original Play & Freeze Ice Cream Ball or the Mega Quart Size model.

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