# Fake Fruit-Cutting Kits The Kid O Cutting Fruit Set Lets Little Ones Prepare Faux Snacks By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-o-cutting-fruit References: [kidcrave](http://kidcrave.com/toys/cutting-fruit/) & [momastore.org](http://www.momastore.org/) Some kids have a strong admiration for their cooking parents, and the Kid O Cutting Fruit kit will have them [practicing their skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helper-play-kit) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Focused Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zwilling-twinny.md) - [Skill-Building Play Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-play-kitchen.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Color-Changing Cooking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set.md) - [Cool-Touch Kid-Friendly Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumyum-real-baking-oven.md) - [Camp-Inspired Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-outdoor-cooking-play-set.md) - [Kid-Friendly Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supcutter.md) - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md) - [Alternative Wellness Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-healer-kit.md)