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Melissa & Doug Cutting Food - Play Set With 25+ Hand-Painted Wooden Pieces, Knife, and Cutting Board - Pretend Play Kitchen Fruit Toys For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+
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- WOODEN CUTTING PLAY FOOD SET: The Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Wooden Play Food set features pieces that stick together and come apart with a satisfying “crunch” sound as kids slice them apart.
- SELF-STICK TABS: This cutting food set features self-stick tabs that hold pieces together. It’s great for pretend play and introducing the concepts of “part” and “whole.”
- REALISTIC PAINTED PIECES: This Melissa & Doug cutting food set is made of beautifully painted pieces that feature realistic details. The sturdy wooden construction allows the set to hold up against frequent use.
- GIFT FOR 3 TO 5 YEARS: This set makes an exceptional gift for kids ages 3 to 5 years. Add the Melissa & Doug Cutting Fruit Set to round out the pretend play experience and give kids another engaging option for screen-free fun.
- “THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11 x 12 x 2.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.08 pounds |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B000GKD09C |
Item model number | 487 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 5 years |
Batteries | 1 12V batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #12,478 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #74 in Toy Foods |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | June 12, 2006 |
Language | English |
Department | unisex-child |
Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
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This set contains eight pieces of wooden food, a cutting board and a wooden knife. Cutting the food makes a satisfying "crunch"--and a playful introduction to concepts of "whole," "part," and fractions.
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By Melissa & Doug
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From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.
Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!
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Countless Ways to Play
From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug products spark imagination and wonder through screen-free, open-ended play! We make well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. When kids pretend with Melissa & Doug, anything is possible!
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Realistic CrunchSelf-stick tabs hold pieces together and come apart with a satisfying "crunch" sound as kids slice them apart. |
Fraction FunEight pieces with 27 sections provide a playful introduction to concepts of "whole," "part," and fractions. |
Realistic FoodIncludes 8 beautifully painted, realistic-looking food items, perfect for pretend play. |
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With more than three decades of experience, we’re a brand you can trust. Our safe and durable toys inspire imaginative play and are designed to stand the test of time and be passed down through generations. |
We use wood whenever we can because it’s renewable and durable. To ensure the world has healthy forests AND high-quality wooden toys, we’ve committed to planting 10 million trees by 2030. |
100% Screen-Free No screens, no apps, just good wholesome toys for hours of kid-powered fun! Each one of our products is designed to engage children in the joy of imaginative, hands-on play. |
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Customers like the realism, motor skills, appearance and value of the toy. For example, they mention it's great for imagination play, helping with actual knife skills and that it'll be a great buy. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of cutting, quality, and age range. Opinions are mixed on the velcro durability.
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Customers appreciate the quality of the food cutting toy. They say it's a high-quality learning toy for kids, and the sturdiness is incomparable. Customers also say it is a great set that uses velcro to stick the pieces of vegetables. They mention that it stands up to the abuse of a 2 year old boy very well, and is able to represent something real.
"...velcro connections work great, fairly easy to cut for kids, cutting board is sturdy, and colors are fun." Read more
"melissa & doug are very sturdy and was a great gift. came on time and packaged well. my grandson absolutely loved it" Read more
"...He enjoys this sturdy, fun toy." Read more
"My toddlers love these! Great set; Colors are vibrant; love that my children can play “cut” them." Read more
Customers find the toy great for older kids and toddlers. They say it has long-lasting entertainment value and keeps them entertained for a long time. Customers also say it's a good buy and a great gift for toddlers and ages 1-7.
"melissa & doug are very sturdy and was a great gift. came on time and packaged well. my grandson absolutely loved it" Read more
"...Overall, very good toy though.. and keeps my daughter entertained for a long time - highly recommend this toy." Read more
"...It's a fun toy for grown ups and kiddos to play with together, too...." Read more
"...Melissa and Doug make the best sensory toys for kiddos!" Read more
Customers find the toy great for working on fine motor skills, encouraging motor skills just to start, and helping with actual knife skills. They say it's also great for building and practicing practical life skills, teaching cutting skills, and practicing finger movements. Customers also mention that the tote is fun and educational, and helps improve dexterity in their hands.
"...so doesn’t splinter off, velcro connections work great, fairly easy to cut for kids, cutting board is sturdy, and colors are fun." Read more
"...In addition to the cooking activities, it also allows us to teach about putting things away and other issues of responsibility...." Read more
"...It is great for building and practicing practical life skills...." Read more
"...Overall this is a great pretend play toy that works for kids as young as 2." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the fruit cutting set. They mention it's very good looking, durable, and colorful. The details and wood finish are great, and the cutting board is a nice wood color. The product is excellent and gives a good visual for what a 1/4 means when he can chop the pepper into. Customers are also creative with it and put it on their bed when they went to sleep.
"...great, fairly easy to cut for kids, cutting board is sturdy, and colors are fun." Read more
"My toddlers love these! Great set; Colors are vibrant; love that my children can play “cut” them." Read more
"...It gives him a nice visual for what a 1/4 means when he can chop the pepper into quarters and he now understands reducing basic fractions because of..." Read more
"...The food items are very realistic looking and the cutting board is a nice wood color...." Read more
Customers find the cutting capabilities of the toy to be great. They mention that it helps teach cutting skills, and the knives provided cut well. Some appreciate the challenge of cutting different fruits, vegetables, and bread. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use and recommend the product to others.
"...Everything is 'pre-cut,' - that is, it's in segments and held together by hook and loop attachments...." Read more
"...He loves cutting the fruits and veggies apart. It keeps him busy forHours!" Read more
"I love this set - this set encourages critical thinking. The ability to cut the slices and tell how many slices you have has drastically helped with..." Read more
"...The carrot, in particular, is difficult to cut because it has two Velcro attachments. Better for two to three year old." Read more
Customers appreciate the realism of the toy. They say it's a great toy to teach using imagination, with endless possibilities for creative and educational play. Customers also say the tow knife works to cut the food, making it a genius toy and unique.
"...Quality toy. Imaginative play and fine motor" Read more
"...He loves it! Great addition to our play room." Read more
"...I can see endless possibilities for creative and educational play!..." Read more
"...What an ingenious idea. It’s also surprisingly sturdy. My son takes the items everywhere, including outside...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the toy. They say it's well worth the price, durable, and provides for fun. Customers also mention that the tow is not cheap at all and is made well.
"...* Value - We thought that this set was a reasonable value for the money...." Read more
"...This was a great price point and he hasn’t set it down since it arrived this morning. He loves it! Great addition to our play room." Read more
"...Really great buy for the money, the kids love chopping the food up and the crunch, as others have reviewed, is oddly satisfying!..." Read more
"...inside, and I don’t know how long the Velcro will hold up.. but worth the money paid!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the velcro durability of the toy. Some mention that the Velcro is very good and sturdy to start, while others say that it's not strong enough to keep it altogether. Some customers also mention that there were a few pieces of loose velco on the cookie and sushi sets.
"...Wood is smooth so doesn’t splinter off, velcro connections work great, fairly easy to cut for kids, cutting board is sturdy, and colors are fun." Read more
"...The carrot, in particular, is difficult to cut because it has two Velcro attachments. Better for two to three year old." Read more
"...The Velcro seems very good, although we'll see how it will hold up to multiple kids over several years...." Read more
"...enjoy a making a couple "cuts"- it really is so satisfying to hear the velcro!..." Read more
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* Natural materials - We love that it's mostly made up of wood, and minimal plastic. Also love the fact that it has no batteries - something that we've been trying to avoid.
* Reasonable facsimile of real items - It's nice that this represents something real, an activity that our child can participate in that not only ties into family activity, but also stimulates her imagination and promotes independent play.
* Value - We thought that this set was a reasonable value for the money. It's got lots of food items that 'cut' down to lots and lots of pieces.
* Quality - Every piece of food seems to be well-cut and nicely sanded, with no sharp edges anywhere. The crate that came with the food is actually usable and holds all the pieces so they don't get scattered everywhere and stay tidy - an eternal challenge with a toddler.
Not so sure about....
* The knife - It's not dangerous or sharp or pointy at all. But... It's made of unfinished very thin plywood. The bevel cuts used to make the 'blade' part have tended to splinter slightly with use. I don't see this as sticking in any tiny fingers (else it would be history) but it seems a curious oversight when everything else in the set is so nice and finished. I wondered why they didn't give the knife a different treatment, or use solid wood, but this is probably due to either cost or durability issues, or both. Mind you, this is a small, really a very small, thing and doesn't affect my impression of the kit overall or its usability or charm.
In the end this has really worked out and we like it a lot. In addition to the cooking activities, it also allows us to teach about putting things away and other issues of responsibility. (NOT like how daddy leaves the milk out, etc.) Good product!
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The Melissa & Doug Cutting Food set has been a total A+!! It does actually make a crunch sound when she cuts because of the Velcro between the slices which she seems to really enjoy. I am always leery of buying sets with so many pieces because she just doesn't seem to want to use them for their intended purpose, or the sets don't appeal to her. That is NOT the case with this set!! She loves it for what it is! The pieces have a nice weight because they are constructed from wood. It comes with a wooden knife that has a realistic shape that's rounded at the bottom just enough that it doesn't seem that it would cause damage or scratching if it is used on surfaces other than the cutting board it comes with.
My 9 year old son even likes the set! He also likes using them to practice chopping and cutting (he started learning how to make basic recipes in the real kitchen a year ago). But, the thing he really enjoys about it, in his words, "using it to do factions"! It gives him a nice visual for what a 1/4 means when he can chop the pepper into quarters and he now understands reducing basic fractions because of this set - when he chops the pepper or watermelon in half, he started by calling one of the halves 2/4, but visually it made sense to him that 2/4 is also 1/2!
If your child or children are in a Montessori School or Daycare, I highly recommend purchasing this set - they will love it! It is great for building and practicing practical life skills. It comes in its own wooden tray (the tray does not have handles, but it is an appropriate size and has ample sides to keep the items from spilling out) making clean up and storage easy for even the youngest kids.
I saw in some of the reviews that people complained about the smell - there was no chemical or paint smell to ours, it only has a slight wood smell. My best guess is that Melissa & Doug changed the products that they use on it since those reviews were written. The Velcro seems very good, although we'll see how it will hold up to multiple kids over several years. You could probably replace the Velcro with some effort, if it is needed - but I don't know that it would be the easiest job.
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Reviewed in India on March 2, 2024
La qualité est vraiment au rendez vous autant la peinture le bois ou encore les vlecro qui permettent de "recoller" les légumes entre eux.
Le plateau de rangement est vraiment appréciable et je recommande vivement ce jouet car les enfants de 2 à 10 ans s'éclatent vraiment tous ensemble.
J'espère que ce commentaire vous a été utile.
Si c'est le cas, n'hésitez pas à cliquer sur "oui", c'est toujours un plaisir de savoir que l'on peut se rendre utile.'
Merci