The Melissa & Doug wooden play kitchen is a slam dunk — if you have the floor space for it

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Play Kitchen is a slam dunk — if you have the floor space for it. The wooden construction is solid, the accessories are well-designed, and it has survived two years of daily play in my house without any structural issues. The oven door opens and closes with a real hinge, the knobs turn, and there’s enough counter space for multiple kids to cook at the same time. It’s not small, and you have to commit to the real estate it takes up. But if you have the room, this is the play kitchen that will get used until your kid outgrows it.