1. midmini Pizza Toy & Handcrafted Play Kitchen | 2. Le Toy Van Groceries & Scanner Play Set | 3. Raduga Grëz Fruits & Veggies | 4. Sebra Wooden Breakfast
– Child-Friendly Nontoxic Play Food for Kids & Toddlers IN THIS ARTICLE –
The feel-good play kitchen is set, now it’s time to stock up those cabinets, and the fridge and get into the action with gentle kitchen wood toys! Play food for kids is a wonderful way to pass on the family’s eating habits, create a bond, implement the Montessori philosophy of independent play, and even get inspiration for real-life cooking. And because food can be very personal and even emotional for some people, this post has it all: from vegan to veggies to charcuterie, no judging. The only thing we are strict about in this post is for the play foods to be non-toxic. It means water-based paints and dyes, low-VOC emissions, BPA/PVC-free plastic, non-toxic glues, and environmentally responsible wood according to current European and American standards . That way we can help the parents who are trying to lower the kids’ exposure to toxic chemicals or live a more natural life .
P.S.: you can find the non-toxic and sustainable wooden fridge from the cover picture here !


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Non-Toxic Wooden Play Kitchens & Accessories That Green Moms Love
You’ll notice that most nontoxic toys sold in the US are from European brands. Why? Because the European Union has more strict standards for toy safety. They understand that kids are prone to put anything in their mouths, therefore, should not be exposed to chemicals known to be toxic. The Scandinavian countries have even more specific and strict standards. You can read more details about which standards I take into consideration at the end of this post . Also, in general, non-toxic play food for kids is more expensive than “regular” play food for kids. But it’s worth it! The atoxic wood kitchen toys are tactile, naturally soothing, and more durable. Fortunately, American customers are becoming more demanding of child-friendly toys, therefore more companies will have to keep up. So in this post, you’ll find non-toxic play food for kids in every price range!
Play Pretend Pantry Staples, Groceries & Shopping Cart
The kiddos gotta get those groceries and organize the pantry to cook out a storm.



Supermarket Play Grocery Set, Age 3+
Tender Leaf Toys
What’s the definition of a food snob?
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Includes: Ice cream tub, popcorn, cat food, a tin of peaches, tomato sauce, olive oil, string bag containing three lemons, bag of crisps with crinkle paper inside, a bag of frozen peas containing hard round balls, a tin of sardines, a box of rice, pack of spaghetti, a box of crackers, half a pound of cheese.
Groceries & Scanner Play Set, Age 3+
Le Toy Van
They had me at the tea box and the chocolate bar.
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Includes: 1 Shopping Basket, 1 scanner, 14 groceries: chocolate bar, tuna can, spaghetti box, honey jar, ketchup bottle, loaf of bread, carrot pure, corn can, olive oil, box of cereals, butter, tea box, cookies package.
Nontoxic Toy Fridge & Chilled Goods


6-Pack Wooden Eggs Play Cartoon, Age 3+
Tender Leaf Toys

One egg opens and has a felt fried egg in it!
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Includes: 3 natural wooden eggs, 3 painted with non toxic dyes, 1 felt fried egg, 1 egg cartoon
Baked Goods, Cake, Cookies, Pastries, Mixers, Donuts Play Food
Non-Toxic Coffee & Espresso Play Sets
For breakfast, afternoon tea, to practice for a job, or to open the best cafe in town!


Birds Nest Cafe
Tender Leaf Toys
To inspire your little entrepreneur AND win the best Birthday or Christmas gift contest!
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Includes: Panini Toaster , 5 different colored pods, 2 clacking dials, Milk jug and steamer spout, 2 cups, 2 plates and 1 potholder, Knife, fork, and spoon, Sugar cubes and chocolate shaker, 2 coffee discs and 3 different toppings, 3 flavored tea bags in fabric packs, 1 sandwich, 2 paninis, 3 pastries and 2 cupcakes
Non-Toxic Sweet Treats, Candies, Ice Cream, Lollies Toys
Here are the most harmless treats your kids will ever put in their mouths: sugar-free and water-based paint!


Atoxic Fruits & Veggies Play Sets
From the garden to the blender. Fruits and veggies are the most colorful and fun gifts from nature for us! It may be easier to get the kids playing with them than actually eating the real one, but learning where food comes from, chopping, and making smoothies are wonderfully creative and fun motor skills play!


Sustainable Wood Veggies 1, Age 3+
Raduga Grez

Handmade art!
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Includes: Eggplant, carrot, onion, turnip, potato, tomato, cucumber, beet, mushroom, and small mushroom
Blender & Velcro Fruits Juice Set, Age 3+
Tender Leaf Toys
Please give yourself a moment to appreciate that ice cube tray.
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Includes: Take away beaker, striped straw , wooden stirrer, blender, icce cubes tray, strawberry, apple, banana and orangenana, peeling orange, strawberry, watermelon, and apple.
Non-Toxic Breakfast Play Food for Kids
Bacon and eggs, waffles, or toast with PB and jam?


Breakfast Tray, Age 3+
Make Me Iconic
Did I hear farm-to-table Hotel breakfast?
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Includes: Plate, Knife, Fork, Frying Pan, Fried Egg, Toast, Avocado Slice, Bacon Slice, Tomato Slice, Tub of Goats Cheese with Lid + 3 x Velcro Goats Cheese Slices, Jar of Tahini Sesame Spread with Lid + Spoon, Coffee Cup, Mini Carton of Almond Milk, Bottle of Strawberry Kombucha and Quinoa Trail Mix Box
Nontoxic Meals, Sandwich & Pizza Play Food for Kids


Sushi Toy Set, Age 2+
PlanToys

Japanese tradition!
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Includes: salmon roe, tamago, shrimp with a rubber tail, tuna and salmon – 2 sheets of seaweed, pieces of rice . A sushi tray, shoyu bottle and sauce dish.
Pasta Play Set, Age 3+
Janod
It’s pasta night!
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Includes: Felt 20 realistic farfalle, 4 large ravioli, 6 basil leaves, 5 mushrooms and 1 tomato sauce, 10 flat ribbon tagliatelle, parmesan cheese, a grater and a few wooden tomatoes, plate, spoon, colander and metal pan, two cardboard packages.
Nontoxic Meats & Charcuterie Play Set
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Sustainable & Non-Toxic standards considered for this post
Each country or economic bloc has its own standards for sustainability, safety, and toxicity. And because they can go from strict to almost nonexistent we are considering brands that market their products as compliant with at least one of the standards below.
FSC-certified wood
From the fsc.org website : “The Forest Stewardship Council sets standards for responsible forest management. A voluntary program, FSC uses the power of the marketplace to protect forests for future generations.
FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. “
TSCA Title IV
⚠️ Because there is not a large consensus whether the formaldehyde emissions under the TSCA Title IV is really safe and nontoxic, we are only featuring MDF/plywood as alternatives to real wood.
What do you think?