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Wooden play food

Encourage healthy eating and imaginative meal preparation with a collection of durable, realistic wooden food items for pretend play.

An assorted wooden play food set gives young children a pile of pretend fruits, vegetables, bread and staples to sort, serve and cook with. It suits toddlers and preschoolers who already have a play kitchen or who like to copy grown-ups at mealtime.

Usually $25–$50Toy kitchens & play food
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Why wooden play food make a good gift

  • Wooden pieces stand up to years of being dropped, tossed and packed away in toy bins.
  • Familiar foods let children name, sort and count items while playing store or restaurant.
  • Works with almost any play kitchen, picnic basket or shopping cart already in the house.

What to look for

  • Check whether pieces come apart with hook-and-loop fasteners and whether a wooden knife is included.
  • Compare the size of the pieces with the recommended age printed on the box.
  • See if a storage crate or box comes with the set to make tidying up easier.

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Questions people ask

What age is wooden play food suitable for?
Most sets list an age range on the package, often starting around two or three. Check the label for the set you pick.
Can wooden play food be washed?
Wipe the pieces with a damp cloth and let them dry. Soaking can make the wood swell or lift the paint.

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