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Top Picks of Housewares Gifts for Kids

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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. Kid Kraft Primary Baking Set

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A creative 8-pc baking set that includes rolling pin, mixer and baking pans to inspire the little ones. The little bakers will enjoy this colorful set.

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2. Step 2 Little Helper's Grocery Cart 896000

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A sturdy shopping cart with smooth rolling wheels for hours of 'shopping' enjoyment. The cart can also be used as a stroller for taking their dolls or stuffed animals for a ride.
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3. Cushy Cafe Play Food Set - Pizza Set A0973313

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There are several soft plush Cushy Cafe Play Food Sets available and this one - the Pizza Set offers a fun pretend food item for their play kitchen. Compare prices of other Cushy Cafe play food sets.
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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. Little Tikes Inside/Outside Cook'n Grill Kitchen

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A full-featured 2-sided interactive play kitchen that's just loaded with creative fun. Features pretend appliances and realistic sounds. Tough and built to last, the Little Tikes Kitchen would provide lots of pretend play for young children.

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9. 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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10. 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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