What safety precautions should parents follow with the play kitchen?
Quick answer
Parents should ensure adult assembly and supervision, place the kitchen on a flat stable surface, never allow children to climb or stand on it, keep small hardware out of reach, and inspect it regularly for damage or instability.
Full answer
Because the Coco Village Wooden Play Kitchen – Maison Collection includes small hardware and is intended for children 3 years and older, several safety precautions apply.
Parents and caregivers should:
- ensure adult assembly of the kitchen, following the included assembly guide; - provide adult supervision during play, since the product includes small parts; - ensure the kitchen is properly assembled before use; - place the kitchen on a flat, stable surface; - never allow children to climb, sit, or stand on the kitchen; - keep all assembly parts and packaging materials out of reach of children; - inspect the kitchen regularly and discontinue use if it becomes damaged, unstable, or worn; - use the kitchen strictly as a pretend play toy, never with real food, water, or heat sources.
Following these precautions helps ensure that this wooden play kitchen remains a safe, enjoyable pretend cooking space for children throughout its use.