Play Food & Kitchen Accessories
Interactive and imaginative play is a key element of childhood development. Give your little one hours of play time when you stock their bedroom or rec area with play food & kitchen accessories from West Elm. Not only will they love playing with these sets alone or with siblings, but it's also a great opportunity to interact with your child as they play and have discussions and explanations about different types of foods. You may even find that they want to help you in the real kitchen too.
Stocking Up on Play Food & Kitchen Accessories
With so many different options available within this colorful and creative collection, it is easy to find pieces that will bring daily joy into their play-time routine, especially when you stop to consider the key features of each design, such as:
- Play Structures: One key to getting children interested in imaginative play is to give them a designated play kitchen complete with a stovetop, oven, refrigerator and more. The play structure is the foundation on which you'll add plenty of play food and kitchen accessories.
- Play Food: Getting your child interested in play food is a great way to interact with them while subtly teaching them the importance of healthy eating. As you start shopping for food, take note of the different collections. Some play food sets will include foods they are already familiar with and love, others may feature some more unique fruits and vegetables. Mix-and-match familiar and new pieces. If they pretend to cook with healthy options, they are more likely to actually eat healthy options at mealtime.
- Kitchen Accessories: In order to prepare all that play food, they are going to need all the proper tools. Look for sets featuring fun kitchen accessories, such as utensils, plates, cups, spatulas, and more.
Other Ways to Enhance Their Imagination
Play kitchens, food and accessories are just one of the many ways to spark your little one's imagination. Tents, drawing tables, easels and dollhouses are just a few of the other playroom essentials that will help you keep your kiddos off electronics and deep into a world of their own creation. You can even find pieces that coordinate with the rest of the bedroom and nursery furniture you've collected from West Elm. Stock up on items for your own kiddos or purchase these as thoughtful gifts for all the little ones on your shopping list.