The kitchen can be a challenging place to involve restless toddlers, but with the right tools, it can become an entertaining learning experience. Toddler kitchen helpers are designed to keep little ones engaged and teach basic cooking skills. We are here to help you make the kitchen a fun safe environment for your toddlers, keep reading!
Benefits of cooking with your toddler -
- Promote interest in cooking - Using mini tools and safe equipment makes cooking more exciting for toddlers. They can gain enthusiasm for kitchen tasks.
- Teach responsibility - let toddlers take on age-appropriate jobs like stirring, scooping, pouring, etc. This builds a sense of responsibility.
- Develop motor skills - the motions involved in mixing, scooping, and pouring help improve toddler hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
- Allow for creativity - open-ended toys like kitchens and food sets let toddlers use their imagination to create “meals.”
- Bond with parents - helping parents cook fosters quality bonding time together in the kitchen.
Top tips on what you may need to help you and your toddler -
- Learning Towers - These safe standing platforms give a bird’s eye kitchen view and access to counters.
- Mixing bowls + spoons - Stainless steel bowls and soft spoons are great for mixing practice.
- Measuring cups + spoons - For pouring and scooping practice with water, sand, etc. Start with plastic or silicone
- Cooking toys - Kitchen sets, play food, and pots/pans inspire imaginary play.
- Recipe cards - Simple visual recipe cards can guide toddlers through basic cooking steps.
These must haves will help toddlers can gain confidence and interest in cooking, while spending quality time with parents. The kitchen can become a fun place to learn and create when thoughtfully equipped for little chefs!
Learning towers –
Learning towers, also known as montessori kitchen helpers or kitchen helper towers, are height-adjustable towers that allow toddlers to stand at counter height in the kitchen. This puts them at the perfect level to participate in cooking activities alongside a parent.
Benefits of learning towers include:
- Promotes independence - Toddlers can reach the counter and see ingredients at eye level, allowing them to take part in age-appropriate tasks without direct hands-on help. This builds confidence and independence.
- Enhances safety - Towers keep toddlers safely contained compared to chairs which can tip. Models with wraps prevent slipping or climbing out.
- Adjusts with child - Tower height adjusts as toddlers grow, maximizing the years of use. Most accommodate children 6 months to 4 years old.
- Facilitates bonding - Standing side-by-side with a parent provides quality time together. Conversation flows naturally at the counter.
- Portable design - Many learning towers fold flat for storage and transport to grandparents' or friends' kitchens.
**Proper supervision is still required. Learning towers make it easier and safer for toddlers to gain hands-on kitchen experience.
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