Kids love to imitate their parents, especially when it comes to cooking. They’ll follow you around the kitchen oohing and aahing at appliances, but it’s usually plastic pots and pans toys, play food containers and wooden spoons that they’re after. These kid-friendly role-play toys encourage social skills, improve dexterity and promote cognitive development.
A great way to get kids involved in the family kitchen is with a cookware playset that can be used on the stovetop. This set of 12 includes ceramic cookware pieces, a pot, skillet and saucepan as well as a lid and a steamer insert. The cookware is nonstick but does not contain any harmful chemicals like PFOA and PFOS, meaning it’s safer for your kids than traditional nonstick. It also heats up faster than stainless steel and is oven safe to 500 degrees F. CBS Essentials readers can’t get enough of this cookware, with many picking it up for their own home this holiday season.
You can find this kitchen playset on Walmart for just under $60. The best part is that the cookware can be used by adults, too. It’s a fantastic addition to a toy kitchen or an awesome gift for the child in your life. It’s also a great option for the environmentally conscious consumer, with zero single-use plastics and manufactured ethically. The set even comes in an easy-to-carry bag for those inevitable trips to grandma’s or to your friend’s house! You can even bring it on the road, turning your car into a fascinating mini kitchen.