Let’s say you bought a kid some expensive remote controlled toy car. He is ecstatic about it for a few weeks, and he might actually be thinking of skipping school just to play with the toy. But after a few weeks or so, he begins to play less often with his car. Sooner or later, that costly car will end up in a toy basket. What went wrong?

Well, it’s all about imagination. A child’s imagination is actually his best toy. He can formulate games and toys that are far superior—and usually cheaper—than those complex ones bought in stores.

One of the best games that can spark up, enhance, and exercise a child’s imagination is through playing make-believe games. Make-believe games not only provide kids with fun, but they also promote friendship, camaraderie, sharing, and learning.

There are many make-believe games that children can be play. One of these games is playing kitchen. To Kraft Kitchens, children envision themselves to be their mommies who prepare and cook food for the entire family. They use toys and accessories from play kitchen sets.

These sets, which can be bought at any well-stocked toy store, are used. They may be cheap or costly, but whichever case, they provide a lot of fun. Generally, using a play kitchen set is safe; manufacturers took a lot of research to design and produce the safest sets possible to reduce injuries.

However, the bulk of safety comes from responsible playing. Here are some safety reminders when children play kitchens.

1. When buying a play kitchen set, be sure that they are child-friendly. The set should not have any sharp edges since these can cut a child’s skin. Furthermore, the set should not have any small parts that a child can easily swallow. Remember a kid might place the accessories in his mouth, so this aspect of safety should be considered seriously.

2. Before and after playing, all accessories should be cleaned. Germs thrive everywhere, and dirty accessories that find their way into a child’s mouth increases the chances of disease. The set should be washed with warm water and plenty of antibacterial soap. After playing, the toys should be placed in a cool, dry, and clean place.

3. Before children play kitchen sets, they should wash their hands and arms. Transmission of germs from the skin to the toy is very likely should the hands and arms be dirty. And when the accessories have germs aplenty, well, you know what happens when another child place them in his mouth. For that reason, kids should wash their hands and arms with plenty of water and antibacterial soap.

4. When children play wonder kitchen, they should not play in or near a real kitchen, especially if someone else is cooking. During a rough play, they might knock out a boiling pot of water or oil, which can cause serious burns. Also serious injuries can occur if kids get hold of sharp objects in the kitchen such as knives and forks.

5. Adults should supervise children who play kitchens for children. Remember that when playing kitchen, children will prepare and eat anything that resemble, smell, or look like food. Supervision is necessary to prevent children from ingesting toxic substances such as cleaners and rat poison.