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Fake Fruit-Cutting Kits

The Kid O Cutting Fruit Set Lets Little Ones Prepare Faux Snacks

— December 2, 2012 — Life-Stages
Some kids have a strong admiration for their cooking parents, and the Kid O Cutting Fruit kit will have them practicing their skills before they're old enough to use a real knife.

The cute toy set features an apple, pear and orange along with a child-safe plastic knife that kiddies can use to slice through their favorite fruits. The fruits are pre-sliced, but stick together with simple magnets that de-magnetize when in contact with the knife to simulate real slicing action. The kit includes a carrying bag for scooping up the sliced goods once playtime is over.

The post-modern-esque toy set is available from the Museum of Modern Art online store along with other eccentric finds for parents to purchase for their budding genius offspring. The little ones might become kitchen-ready before you realize.
Trend Themes
1. Magnetic Fruit-cutting Toys - The use of magnets to simulate real slicing action in toy fruit-cutting kits provides a safe and interactive play experience for children.
2. Pre-sliced Fruit Toys - Pre-sliced toy fruits allow children to practice their cutting skills without the need for a real knife, promoting imaginative play and motor skill development.
3. Educational Kitchen Toys - Toy sets like the Kid O Cutting Fruit kit introduce children to the world of cooking and encourage an early interest in food preparation and kitchen skills.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of magnetic fruit-cutting toys by creating innovative and safe products that offer engaging play experiences for young children.
2. Educational Products - The demand for educational kitchen toys presents an opportunity for companies to develop and market products that promote learning, creativity, and skill development in children.
3. Parenting and Childcare - Parenting and childcare industries can offer guidance and recommendations on the best educational and safe toy options for children, including magnetic fruit-cutting kits.
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