# Kid-Friendly Cooking Tools 'Kitchen Kids' Releases Safe Supplies to Prepare Snacks By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-kids References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/kitchen-kids/) & [josefinebentzen](http://www.josefinebentzen.com/) This completely kid-friendly line of kitchen tools by ‘Kitchen Kids’ is designed for kids aged 4 to 7 and is perfect for getting kids to participate in kitchen chores. This adorable collection actually does the job and includes a grater, vegetable peeler, chopping board, mittens and even a [kid-friendly knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumyum-real-baking-oven). Preparing a meal together as a family is as important as eating it, and this set of kitchen tools allows all the young ones in your life to participate without having to worry about their safety. As reported by the designers, "only 5 percent of children participate in [meal preparation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-friendly-recipe)." It is important for kids to know what they are eating and putting in their bodies, which encourages better eating habits as they grow up. This may also encourage parents to make healthier meals and participate in healthier eating themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kid-friendly Kitchen Tools:** The trend towards creating safe and functional cooking tools for kids is shaking up the kitchenware industry. - **Child Participation in Cooking:** The trend towards involving children in meal preparation is presenting an opportunity for innovation in cooking education and tools. - **Healthier Eating Habits:** The trend towards encouraging kids to learn about and participate in meal preparation is disrupting the traditional approach to children's nutrition education. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** The demand for safe and functional cooking tools designed for children is creating an opportunity for companies to innovate in the kitchenware industry. - **Education:** The trend towards involving children in meal preparation is creating an opportunity for innovation in cooking education and nutrition. - **Food and Beverage:** The trend towards encouraging kids to learn about and participate in meal preparation is disrupting the traditional approach to children's nutrition education, presenting opportunities for the food and beverage industry to innovate. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Focused Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zwilling-twinny.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md) - [Kid-Friendly Cooking Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pampered-chef-kids-club.md) - [Kid-Friendly Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supcutter.md) - [Skill-Building Play Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-play-kitchen.md) - [Pink-Forward Practical Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practical-kitchen-tools.md) - [Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget.md) - [Kid-Friendly Gourmet Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustus-vitae-kids-menu.md)