Review of children's toy dishwashers

If your child wants to "wash dishes" but won't let them near real appliances, consider toy dishwashers. By placing a mini dishwasher in the nursery or next to a real dishwasher, you can raise a future homemaker without risking their health. Moreover, the wide variety of role-play toys available from manufacturers makes it easy to find the perfect model. Our brief overview will help you make your choice.

HTI Smart

This Chinese toy dishwasher from the British brand HTI Smart offers the perfect balance of budget price and acceptable quality. Its versatile red and yellow color scheme makes it suitable for both boys and girls and will perfectly complement any child's room. Designed for children aged three and up, it features the following:

• height – 25.5 cm;
• light and sound indication;
• on the dashboard there are buttons for washing, draining and drying;
• starting the cycle with a rotary knob;
• the door opens.

The toy dishwasher makes realistic sounds of filling, draining and drying.

The set includes a basket for loading dishes and a set of cutlery. The machine comes with four plates, two cups, and a pair of spoons, forks, and knives. According to customer reviews, the actual size of the cookware is slightly smaller than shown in the advertising picture. The machine runs on three AAA batteries.

PlayGo 3635

The Chinese company PlayGo also offers its own version of a children's dishwasher. Model 3635 is a modern black and red toy that will help little housewives get acquainted with kitchen appliances in a playful way.

• Dimensions: 29x14x25 cm.
• Universal color of the body and dishes.
• There are 7 buttons on the control panel that are used to start the dishwasher or dryer, open the door, select a washing mode, or adjust the water temperature.
• Two levels of loading dishes.
• Realistic sound effects similar to filling with water and drying.
• Camera backlight and button indication.
• Using safe plastic.
• The set includes 2 deep and 2 flat plates, 2 mugs, forks and a knife.

The brand offers the option to complement your dishwasher with a microwave oven, stove, coffee maker, and other kitchen appliances.

This toy is recommended for children ages 3 and up and promotes not only hands-on skills but also imagination and fine motor skills. Three AA batteries are required to operate.

Rik&Rok

The Rik&Rok children's dishwasher is the most similar to an adult dishwasher. It features a control panel with buttons and several stickers that mimic the full-size model. This toy also has other advantages:

• dimensions – 32.4x22.8x38.1 cm;
• two-level loading due to two baskets;
• AA batteries included;
• weight – 7 kg, thanks to which the dishwasher is stable and does not move from its place;
• a large set of dishes, which includes plates, saucers, cups and cutlery;
• a combination of a universal white body design and bright accessories (red grid baskets, yellow and blue dishes).

This toy is made of safe plastic and metal. It's assembled in China under Auchan's own brand. Recommended for children ages three and up. It helps children explore kitchen appliances through play, while also developing fine motor skills and learning colors.

Carmen

The most expensive of the models under consideration is the Belarusian toy dishwasher Carmen. Its main advantage is safety, thanks to the use of high-quality plastic manufactured under license from the Spanish company Coloma y Pastor. The high price of 3,000-5,000 rubles is justified by a number of undeniable advantages.

• The presence of a sink with a tap from which water flows (the water circulates in a circle thanks to a special pump).
• Light and sound accompaniment.
• The set includes a cutlery tray, spoons, forks, knives, plates and batteries.
• White and pink design.
• Dimensions: 31x28x45 cm.

Contains small parts, so it is recommended to play with the dishwasher only under adult supervision.

This mini dishwasher allows children to wash dishes either under running water or load them inside by pressing the "Start" button. Like other role-play toys, there's no water inside. However, this model goes much further and creates the illusion of a dishwasher—water flows between the transparent door walls, simulating a running cycle. The manufacturer specifies an age range of 3-12 years, but judging by customer reviews, the toy is also interesting for younger children. Consumers particularly note the convenient deep sink, durable plastic, neutral colors, and high build quality.

Toy household appliances can help your child manage household chores and teach them cleanliness and order. All you need to do is choose the most appealing size, design, functionality, and features for your miniature "home helper."

   

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