Kitchen gadgets + kitchen utensils

Child‑friendly kitchen helpers & utensils

From breakfast to baking cookies or preparing a picnic, children love to help in the kitchen. With the right utensils, cooking becomes a fun learning experience and your child gains confidence handling food. Sustainable products are durable, safe and gentle on the environment, allowing little chefs to practise using a knife, spatula or whisk while developing fine motor skills.

Healthy materials instead of plastic

Many conventional kitchen tools are made from black plastic that may contain toxic flame retardants or heavy metals. Eco‑friendly alternatives include stainless steel, food‑grade silicone, and sustainably sourced bamboo or wood. Silicone utensils should always be labelled food‑grade and ideally be platinum‑cured to ensure they don’t leach harmful substances. Wooden spoons and spatulas are biodegradable with natural finishes; look for FSC certification to make sure the wood comes from responsibly managed forests. These materials last longer, are gentle on cookware and protect your family’s health.

Practical tips for little chefs

Utensils for children should have ergonomic handles and be sized for small hands. For packed lunches, choose stainless steel or BPA‑free lunch boxes that are easy to clean, and pair them with matching water bottles and cutlery. In our kitchen textiles section you’ll find aprons and dishcloths, while our kitchen accessories offer practical tools that adults will enjoy too. Keep a few muslin cloths (Nuschis) on hand as child‑sized napkins.

Seasonal ideas and gifts

In spring and summer, light meals are on the menu: fruit salads, veggie sticks and cool smoothies are easy to prepare with safe knives and cutting boards. Autumn and winter are perfect for baking—sustainable silicone baking moulds and wooden rolling pins help shape cookies and bread. A set of child‑appropriate kitchen helpers makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays or the holidays. Trends favour pastel‑coloured silicone utensils and natural bamboo handles. With the right tools, cooking becomes a favourite activity, and your child can proudly carry homemade treats to a picnic in a stylish lunch box. Make the kitchen the heart of your home with sustainable utensils.