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Kitchen Gear Made For Kids

Kids aren’t particularly good chefs, but that’s not (entirely) their fault. Often, nobody has taught them what to do. If the very real concern of letting them use the grown-up tools is the issue, then perhaps setting them loose on their own kitchen gear is the way to go. The Curious Chef 27-Piece Foundation Set is a (knifeless) kid-friendly set of kitchen tools designed for small hands. While the good news is teaching kids in the kitchen will provide valuable life long skills, the better news is that with their own gear they will stop messing up the good stuff.

Kids In The Kitchen–Whipped Cream Edition

Kids in the kitchen is a good thing. Or rather, it can be a good thing: as long as they have something to do. Feeding them pie may not be the healthiest thing you can do for them, but at least you can ease your conscience by letting them help out.

With the Quick Cream Whipper anybody can create whipped cream by just pumping the handle. Within moments fresh cream becomes aerated into a perfect topping for desserts and beverages. You may still be feeding the kids pie, but at least they’re working for it.

***Update 10/17/24: Original product no longer available; dang kids must’ve broken it. Time to get a new one. Here’s the Manual DIY Whipping Cream Agitator.

Manual DIY Whipping Cream Dispenser - Universal-Mixer With Non-Slip Silicone Grip, Cream Whipper Maker for Salad Dressings Frothy Drinks (17 Ounce) ievei

Banana Slices You Can Count On

Chefâ€™n Banana Slicer

A little consistency in the morning isnâ€™t too much to ask for. As we navigate our routine on autopilot, having things where and how we want them makes it much easier to get through the morning. Itâ€™s almost like getting extra sleep, uh, except without the actual sleeping in. While our brains might not have to work until we leave the house, our bodies certainly do.

The Chefâ€™n Banana Slicer creates perfectly uniform banana slices, keeping your morning cereal exactly the way you expect it. Designed for kids and adults, the cutting tool produces five even slices with just a squeeze of the handle. Fingers are protected as the actual cutting is accomplished away from the grip. Now if they could just stock supermarket shelves with perfectly even bananas.

Star Wars Sandwich Cutters Use The Force

Star Wars Sandwich Cutters with Vintage-Style Tin

Just because George Lucas Jedi Mind Tricked us into believing that all things should be Star Wars doesnâ€™t mean that it isnâ€™t true. Sandwiches, for example: they taste better when given the Star Wars treatment; everybody knows this to be a fact. Now finally, after all these years (and unappetizing prequels), Star Wars is coming to a sandwich near you.

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Okay, Spaghetti-Baby, Just You Go Ahead And Try It

First Years Meal Mates Toddler Suction Bowl With Lid by Learning Curve

Okay kid, so you wanna dump that bowl of spaghetti over your head, do ya? Just go ahead and try it! Your little muscles arenâ€™t developed enough to even move the First Years Meal Mates Toddler Suction Bowl With Lid by Learning Curve. And that bowl of Cheerios you were planning on throwing on the floor? Ainâ€™t gonna happen. Take that, tyke. Wait, stop that. You canâ€™t do that. Just because the bowl is secured to your high chair doesnâ€™t mean you can take the food out and throw it. Oh, I see. Apparently it does. Damn, outsmarted by a baby, again.

Don’t Teach These Dogs To Play Fetch (That’s Because They Are Knives)

Kuhn Rikon kinderkitchen Kidsâ€™ Dog Knives

One may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but there are some dogs you probably shouldn’t try to teach any tricks. Aside from knife throwing and that knife between the fingers tabletop thing, there just aren’t that many good things to do with a kitchen knife aside from the preparation of food. Especially when it comes to kids’ knives.

More bark than bite, the Kuhn Rikon kinderkitchen Kids’ Dog Knives are specially designed with kids in mind and feature blades that are just sharp enough to cut through soft foods. Available in either a serrated version or not, the bright designs are intended to attract kids into the kitchen which actually might be the best trick of all.