Play Structures

The Little Tikes Prep N Serve Kitchen (now replacing the Little Tikes Country Kitchen) is a very innovative model in kitchen play sets that brings real life into play! Featuring an attractive veneer-like surface, special details in design, and hooks for hanging kitchenware, I found it to be surprisingly similar to a very authentic modern kitchen that would entice any novice cook into a real-life environment. The set of a white with dark brown counter surface goes well with any home or classroom decor, and stores efficiently and easily.

This convenient all-in-one set includes a single burner stove-top, a full refrigerator, an door with changing window images, and a storage shelf area. The set also includes one large cooking pot, a frying pan, a utensil set with cup and plate, several faux-food items, a large cutting board with knife, and a wireless phone. A stool comes in handy to tuck under a extension of the top counter for snacking. The sink area sports a well-designed faucet that rivals a real kitchen. Kids love to play make-believe in real-life settings and this set lives up to the brand name, Little Tikes. One needs only add an apron and a tablecloth to complete an enjoyable preparation for a feast.

A built-in timer above the oven can be used as the cook bakes her meals. As she starts her stove-top preparation, the sound effect of a real pilot light and gas heat are like the real thing. Rounded corners at each edge of the unit make safety a priority for exuberant tikes. Enjoy afternoons of play fun with this entrance into the culinary world with a simple design, organized construction, durability, and creatively-designed features. This is easy to clean and put away in either a playroom corner or classroom area and doesn’t take away from the total decor of a room in its attractive design.

Having taught in many preschool classes for ages 3-5, I believe this product to be superior to other like-models, in that the product is ultra-durable, and therefore not prone to incurring easy damage as can inferior plastic sets; the accessories are equally durable. The only drawback might be that it is a bit on the expensive side however, this would truly be worth an investment given the resulting workmanship observed, and the reputation of the Little Tikes company.

A plethora of teaching tools including cuisine vocabulary, math measurements, and social interaction skills make both the Little Tikes Country Kitchen and its replacement model, the Little Tikes Prep N Serve Kitchen, a definite learning opportunity for up to two children at a time. Dinner is served!

Little Tikes toys have become one of the most trusted toy companies in the United States because of the same quality and craftsmanship that is seen in the Little Tikes Log Cabin Playhouse, and hundreds of other examples. If you are considering the purchase of a log cabin playhouse for your boy or girl, there are several things you should consider about the toy itself, as well as the history of the brand before making a decision. Overall, this is an incredibly fun and unique product, but there may be some factors that you have not yet considered before bringing one home.

As parents you always want to provide the biggest and the best for your children, and you make sure you do that by choosing toys that are safe and appropriate for their age and skill level. The Little Tikes log cabin is built with all your concerns for your child’s safety in mind, and the design has even improved with time, to make sure that your child can enjoy yourself and give you the peace of mind that you deserve as a parent. The cabin structure is built of molded plastic, featuring rounded corners and hidden joints, so that there are minimal chances of accidents occurring.

Built at the height of young toddlers, it is meant for children two years and up, the colorful cabin and attention to detail is sure to delight any child. Open and shut Dutch doors and shutters allow children to enclose themselves and engage in peek-a-boo type games, but are also designed with the watchful parent in mind, allowing you the ability to still see inside and monitor their playtime. Every feature, such as a play phone, pretend stone fireplace and cooking appliances and tables are easily managed by children, and fosters their need to pretend as well as encouraging motor skills and role playing.

If you are considering the purchase of the Little Tikes log cabin, rest assured that this is a very well made toy that your child can enjoy for years to come. The only possible problems anyone could encounter is the decision on where to place and store it, because of its large size. It is important to note though, that this toy is meant for both indoor and outdoor play, so it is very accommodating to the needs of your growing family. Little tikes playhouse toys generally all come very highly recommended from parents, teachers and child care providers alike, which is a true testament to the companies dedication.

The Classic Little Tikes Dollhouse is the perfect toy for stimulating the imagination and creativity of children over the age of two. This dollhouse stands just over four feet tall and is thirty-seven inches wide with a diameter of twenty-four and a quarter inches. This makes the Little Tikes Classic Dollhouse perfect for any doll measuring less than one foot in height.

Although it does not come with furnishings or dolls, the dollhouse has two complete stories of brightly colored rooms to provide enough space for little interior designers to practice their art.  The pink trim and purple exterior make this Victorian style house eye catching and unique, attracting younger children like a magnet.

The Little Tikes Dollhouse is a breeze for parents to assemble and is large enough for several siblings or friends to play with at the same time. For this reason, it also works well in a daycare setting to encourage pretense and family role playing. With a front door that really opens and closes, this educational toy helps children explore all familial roles.

Parents rave about the durability of the plastic used in the construction of this dollhouse, and many plan to pass this imaginative play station on to future generations. The only complaint offered by consumers who have purchased the Classic Dollhouse is the lack of furniture made especially for this toy. Although most are able to find furnishing from other dollhouse collections that will fit, they feel that it would be much easier if matching little tikes dollhouse furniture were made available by the manufacturer.

Besides the Classic Tikes Dollhouse, this company also produces the Little Tikes 2-in-1 Dollhouse Playhouse. This ingenious design has a dollhouse attached to a playhouse. When desired, the dollhouse can be detached for play in another area and the floors of the house may be removed. This dollhouse is bright pink with an even brighter blue roof. The design is made with a front porch and flowers along the exterior walls.

This particular Little Tikes Playhouse does require batteries. Although this toy is quite a bit more expensive than the classic dollhouse, it offers small children additional features such as a working doorbell and a play phone. Children are also delighted with the clicking burners on the stove and the high chair for their baby dolls.

Parents proclaim that their children can spend hours immersed in the imaginary world created by a Little Tikes Dollhouse. Most consider these well-constructed houses to be one of the best toy purchases they have ever made.

If you are in the market for an activity center for your little one, there are a variety of play sets on the market today to choose from. One popular one, and one of my personal favorites, is the Little Tikes Swing Along Castle; a castle-themed climber that will grow with your growing toddler. Inspiring a child to begin their exploring in this medieval times play gym, the Swing Along Castle is perfect for little knights and princesses looking for excitement during their exploration.

Recommended for toddler’s age 12 months to 6 years, the Swing Along Castle Climber received the Parents’ Choice Approved Award 2004 as well as the iParenting Media Award 2004. With several features that will adapt to the changing interests of your child, smaller kids can enjoy the swing while older children can slide into fun while scaling the castle walls. Safety is not compromised with any of the accessories, sporting a 3-point safety harness on the swing and the gentle grade for a softer landing.

The telescope, swiveling at 360 degrees, allows your newly mobile toddler to scope out adventure and never miss the excitement of your own backyard. Add the captain’s wheel and children can chart their own personal course for imaginative fun and play. The innovative and creative climber inspires children to explore every inch of their surrounds as well as their imagination and latch on to the concept of learning and expanding their mind.

Upon reviewing this item on the web, consumers will notice it can be purchased at a discounted price online rather than at local toy retailers. While assembly is required, the instruction manual gives you step-by-step instructions in an understandable fashion for quick completion. Though prices may vary through each source, the average cost of the Little Tikes Swing Along Castle Climber goes for $129.99 online. Expect to pay approximately $149.99 in store.

The set measures 50.24-inches in length, 58.54-inches in width and 41.25-inches in height and weighs 39 pounds. It is a fairly large play structure so it is probably best suited to the outside unless you have a sizable playroom indoors. With an intelligent and quality design, most parents agree this climber is not only creative, but very durable and safe. So, if you’re kids are into dragons, knights, and princesses, you might want to add some medieval fun to your yard and invest in this Little Tikes release.

Little Tikes is an American company well-known for making toys for young children and toddlers. Made out of molded plastic, a Little Tikes playhouse sets an open stage for children to play through the dreams of their imagining.

A company well-beloved by children and families alike, playhouses are American icons and have provided endless entertainment for generations of kids and their parents. These child-sized dream playhouses suit children of different ages, and are well-suited to provide entertainment for both boys and girls. Even parents can join in the fun as structures open to accommodate grown-up sized people, and a healthy afternoon snack makes these playhouses a great center for family fun.

Little Tikes 6 in 1 Towncenter Playhouse
This wonderful Little Tikes playhouse recreates a bustling little town where your children can play. With movable walls, parents can construct and reconstruct the format to create more indoor or outdoor play spaces for their children. A green door swings out to create an “Express Gas ‘n Go” gas station with a gas pump and a repair shop complete with tools. A little blue wall opens to create a cafe with a counter window, a chalkboard for daily specials and a cute bistro awning. Two blue plastic chairs allow children to have their healthy snack in the pleasure of their own cafe. The Towncenter playhouse even comes with a sports wall/gym with a basketball hoop, soccer and hockey net for a busy afternoons of outdoor fun.

Little Tikes Endless Adventures Tikes Town
This Little Tikes playhouse provides a variety of opportunities for children to role-play leadership roles in the community. This playhouse has four different themed walls that open up to create mini environments, like a schoolhouse/firehouse with a chalkboard, molded bell and alphabet. The child-sized gas station includes a gas pump, phone and even a crawl through tunnel. A sports wall provides opportunities for children to play basketball, soccer, or hockey. With a red brick wall, the grocery store/bank has a drive through window complete with shutters, an ATM machine to allow children to play as grown ups, and shelves inside for food.

Little Tikes Picnic on the Patio Playhouse
This playhouse has a red thatched roof and a tan faux river stone exterior. An electronic doorbell on the little blue entryway calls children to the door to invite parents and friends in for a picnic. The kitchenette is fully equipped with pretend burners and an oven to prepare their picnic meal. Cupboards and a fireplace, a mail slot and picture windows play out the rest of this dreamy little kitchen. A patio table folds out from the window, allowing children to pass meals to their company outside. This playhouse includes a nineteen-piece accessory kit with play food to fill the cabinets, tableware to lay the table, and a pretend phone.

Little Tikes Endless Adventures Playcenter Playhouse
This huge playcenter is designed to look like wood but is made out of completely splinter-free durable synthetic materials. This playhouse includes a blue-roofed four-foot-high enclosed fort designed to look like a wooden tree house. The large swing set has two swings and a two person glider, for sure to be the gathering place for all of your children’s friends. A bright red extra long wavy slide and a knotted rope ladder add more dimensions of fun to this outdoor adventure. A huge sand pit, accommodating even 200 pounds of sand, will make this Little Tikes playhouse one of the coolest places to hang out in the neighborhood.

Little Tikes Picnic ‘n Playhouse
This versatile playhouse can be reassembled and reconfigured in a large variety of ways. The structure itself is a yellow-sided house with a blue roof, and open windows on four sides. There is a working lantern outside the door, and a red Dutch door in the entryway. The structure includes a fold-down table for lunch or finger food inside the house. A set of blue climbing stairs lead through a gray arched trellis, and a short red slide tops it off.

Little Tikes Home & Garden Playhouse
This playhouse complex recreated an idyllic dream house, perfect for children to explore the reaches of their imaginations. The Home & Garden playhouse is picture perfect with barn-like red roof, a lawn green faux stone wall reminiscent of a grass yard, and the iconic white picket fence. This playhouse is designed to bring the joy of do-it-yourself handiwork into children’s play in this fixer-upper style play place.The faux wooden dutch door even has a little flower box for kids to play in the dirt and plant bright fairytale flowers with their own hands. The structure includes a work bench with tools and a tool box. The kitchenette includes a stove with knobs that turn and click, and a faucet. A working mailbox and a flag completes the entire picture.