Piccalio's Essentials for Cooking with Kids — Parent Guide on Auggie
Piccalio's Essentials for Cooking with Kids
Make cooking with your little fun and enjoyable.
Recommendations (15)
Accessories (1)
Piccalio™
Accessories
Mini Chef Apron & Hat Set
$34.00
Calling all mini chefs! The Mini Chef Apron & Hat are true kitchen essentials. So bring on the splatters, spills, and splashes. And we'll ensure your little chef is covered (in a lovely mix of organic linen and cotton). Ties at the neck and waist; Complete with a large front pocket; Machine washable, because duh!; Organic linen + cotton blend
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "While baking or cooking, an apron and hat adds a whole other layer of fun. My daughter always asks for an apron when baking and loves having one just her size."
Dishes & Utensils (4)
Piccalio™
Dishes & Utensils
Mini Cutter | Beech
$19.00
Share the magical power of chopping up kitchen yumminess with your little one. Bananas, strawberries, cucumbers – oh my! The possibilities for fun and learning are plentiful with this wooden, Montessori-inspired knife. Supports fine motor skill development and independence; Great for heuristic play, pretend play, and open-ended play; Eco-friendly, non-toxic, and FDA compliant; Super safe and doesn't break the skin
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "As toddlers, my kids always wanted to chop and cut things, and the mini cutter made that possible. It's sharp enough to cut cucumbers and strawberries, but safe for their little fingers."
Montessori Services
Dishes & Utensils
First Glass Set
$13.99
Encourage children to develop confidence and independence by offering these thick, durable juice glasses. Perfect for the youngest child these glasses are tapered at the base (where the child grips) with faceted sides to help minimize mishaps.
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "This set of glasses is durable, yet attractive. My children love making lemonade or iced tea and then pouring it into real glasses. I let my children start using real glassware as toddlers, and surprisingly, they have rarely broken a dish. Using real dishes helps children learn to be careful while also boosting their confidence and interest in cooking."
Piccalio™
Dishes & Utensils
Cutting Board | Bear
$29.00
Inspire your mini chef in the kitchen with a cutting board just their style and just their size. Chop up strawberries, bananas, cucumbers, and more on a sustainably made, safe cutting board. While cutting, your child builds fine motor skills, confidence, and independence.
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "These cutting boards are functional and adorable. My daughter always gets out the bear cutting board when she makes a salad or cuts up strawberries. It's just the right size and makes cooking together even more fun."
BabyBjörn
Dishes & Utensils
Baby Spoon and Fork, 4 pcs
$19.99
Designed for small hands and small mouths, in non-toxic plastic and delightful colors.
What are the benefits of the spoon and fork? Our kitchen products have cleverly designed details that suit very young children. The spoons and forks have short, thick handles that are easy for small hands to grip, and the shape makes scooping up food easier. They can rest against the edge of the plate without slipping down, while the ring on the handle prevents your child’s hand from sliding down too far. They’re perfect when your child wants to learn to self-feed.
When can my child start using the spoon and fork? From the age of approximately 4 months or when your child shows signs of wanting to self-feed.
Are the products dishwasher safe? Yes, all our forks and spoons are easy to clean and dishwasher safe.
Are the products safe for my child to use? Yes, the forks and spoons are made of BPA-free plastic. All our kitchen products comply with the relevant safety requirements for plastic in both Europe and the USA.
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "Cute and functional, Baby Bjorn's spoon and fork are also made of safe materials. When my kids started eating, I'd use two spoons for feeding, one for them to hold and one for me. The grip on these utensils is perfect. Plus, the spoon and fork are gentle for young gums with growing teeth."
Recommended (4)
by Doris Longacre
More-with-Less Cookbook: Recipes and suggestions by Mennonites on how to eat better and consume less of the world's limited food resources
$19.99
This is a new edition of Herald Press's all-time best-selling cookbook, helping thousands of families establish a climate of joy and concern for others at mealtime.
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "This is a favorite cookbook my mother also used when I was growing up. It has all the basics, from our favorite pancakes and biscuits, to practical soups and family meals. My kids love getting it out to make our favorite meals and treats."
OXO
OXO SteeL 9-Inch Whisk
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1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "My kids love helping me cook and bake. When stirring, a whisk is so much more fun than a spoon or fork and also more effective at eliminating lumps from batters and sauces. This whisk is just the right size for small hands."
Kitchenaid
KitchenAid Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls, Set Of 3
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1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "This set of stainless steel mixing bowls is perfect for baking with kids. They're light enough for children to handle and you don't have to worry about breaking glass bowls. Any stainless steel set will do, but this set has a nice non-slip base to keep the bowls from flying around the countertops."
Laxizar
Cutter Shapes Set Different Sizes Cookie Cutters Set Fruit Cookie Pastry Stamps Mold
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1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "Cookie cutters turn everyday food into fun shapes. Even as elementary-age kids, my children like cutting out fruit, pancakes, and sandwiches using cookie cutters. I love this set in particular because they have protectors that makes it clear which side is for cutting. Cookie cutters provide great fine motor practice for toddlers."
Books (1)
Phaidon
Books
The Cook in a Book Collection
$95.00
Invite young children into the kitchen with these best-selling interactive board books
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "Something about following a recipe out of a picture book makes the experience more magical. These books are great for storytime or while waiting for your pizza to come out of the oven!"
High Chairs & Boosters (2)
Piccalio™
High Chairs & Boosters
Mini Chef Foldable Helper Tower
$239.00
The Mini Chef Foldable Helper Tower® offers your toddler a little boost, so they can safely chef it up. Teach them how to chop, stir, pour, and hopefully wash some dishes ;).
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "The Foldable Helper Tower has been a game-changer for building my kids' self-confidence, fine motor skills, independence, and enabling drama-free mealtimes. Instead of fussing and whining while I make dinner, my kids get to see the action and be involved."
Piccalio™
High Chairs & Boosters
Mini Chef Convertible Helper Tower | Birch
$209.00
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1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "This is another Helper Tower I love because it's a 2-in-1 tower and table. The tower is sturdy, so kids can access countertops and kitchen supplies with confidence. As toddlers, my kids loved eating their meals at small kid-sized tables, and this one is just adorable."
Bibs (1)
Mushie
Bibs
Mushie Silicone Baby Bib
$12.99
Mess Free Mealtimes: Keep your little one feeling comfy and clean with our fun-loving collection of silicone bibs.
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "When my kids were young, we did a combination of baby led weaning and spoon feeding. Although eating was always a bit messy, silicone baby bibs like this one saved me many loads of laundry."
Toys & Activity (1)
Melissa & Doug
Toys & Activity
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Sparkle & Shine Cleaning Play Set (11 Pieces) - FSC Certified
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1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "Cooking is messy, and even messier with kids. A child-sized broom, mop, dustpan, and brush encourages your child to help clean up."
Miscellaneous Nursing & Feeding (1)
Montessori Services
Miscellaneous Nursing & Feeding
Tongs Assortment
$15.00
This collection includes four of our most popular tongs. Useful for transferring, serving, or snack prep.
1 recommendation
Rachel Peachey Can't live without "In a kitchen with children, you can never have too many tongs. My children love using a tongs to toss and serve salad."