Kid-Friendly Kitchen Tools for Your Tiny Chefs

This kitchen gear is perfect for your culinary kiddo.

June 15, 2023

By: Amanda Mushro

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Encourage Your Kids to Cook!

Cooking with kids can get messy, but the quality time in the kitchen with your tiny chef is worth the extra cleanup. Not only are kids learning valuable lessons, like counting and measurements and working on their fine and gross motor skills, but they’re also having fun with you while they cook — that’s the best part! Plus, kids are more likely to try new foods if they help you make the meal.

Instead of handing over your adult-sized kitchen utensils, have a few items on hand that are designed especially for your little sous chef. From baking sets and kid-safe knives to must-have kitchen tools, here are 10 great cooking tools for your budding bakers.

Tovla Jr. Knives for Kids

When kids are cooking, they need to learn to chop, slice, and dice — in a safe way. This three-piece, nylon knife set is designed for kids ages four and up and has features like a non-slip handle and serrated edges to teach kids cooking basics safely. These knives are easy to clean, easy to use, and are highly rated on Amazon.

BUY IT: Amazon, $9.95

Palmpeeler

Regular potato peelers can be dangerous for little chefs, but this palm peeler gives kids more control over the utensil and helps protect their fingers. This compact peeler is so great, you’ll want to use it when it’s your turn in the kitchen.

BUY IT: Amazon,$7.60

Curious Chef Kids Measuring Cups

This six-piece measuring cup set is color coded so kids can quickly learn measurements while cooking. The BPA-free cups are designed for smaller hands and are dishwasher safe.

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.99

Tovla Jr. Kids Cooking and Baking Gift Set

If you’re looking for a gift set that has it all and a storage box, add this set to your cart. Between the knives, utensils, and recipes, this set will make sure your little cook has everything they need to make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

BUY IT: Amazon, $69.95

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

With over 100 recipes, there are plenty of ideas in this cookbook to inspire your chef in the kitchen. All of the recipes have been kid-tested and approved, so each one helps introduce kids to new foods and cooking techniques.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.91

Kasiden Wooden Kids Knife

For your youngest cooks, this wooden knife is a creative way to teach cutting skills without using a blade. It’s a great option for cutting soft fruits and veggies, and it helps kids develop strength in their fingers and hands.

BUY IT: Amazon, $9.98

Kitchen Tower

Cooking is so much more fun when you have a front row seat at the kitchen counter. This tower is fully adjustable and gives your kids the height they need to reach the counter, but makes sure they are secure inside.

BUY IT: Amazon, $89.99

Tovla Jr. Kids Cooking Utensils

This set contains a kid-sized spatula, whisk, rolling pin, and pair of tongs, and lets your little ones have endless hours of cooking fun. The color is great for boys or girls and each utensil is made from food-grade silicone, so they’re easy to clean and safe for kids.

BUY IT: Amazon, $17.95

Nesting Bowls

All chefs need a great set of mixing bowls. These nesting bowls come in four sizes, have handles for easy pouring, and come in a variety of colors. Plus, they have over 10,000 reviews on Amazon, and reviewers say the bowls are durable and easy to clean.

BUY IT: Amazon, $17.99

Pancake Kit

If weekends are for making pancakes breakfasts, step aside and let your little one take over. This pancake kit lets kids draw fun designs using pancake batter. There’s even an app you can download that gives kids step-by-step instructions for new pancakes designs!

BUY IT: Amazon, $24.99

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