# Farm-to-Kitchen Playsets KidKraft's Farm-to-Table Play Kitchen Includes a Window Box for Food Toys By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-kitchen References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-latest-toys-revealed-at-the-american-international-toy-fair-301012643.html) & [kidkraft](https://www.kidkraft.com/us_en/farm-to-table-play-kitchen-53411.html) It's not new for parents to purchase a play kitchen for their kids but the shape of these playsets is changing as people are striving to be more connected with the food they eat. [KidKraft's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dollhouse) Farm-to-Table Play [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget) for kids ages three to eight is outfitted with a chalkboard, hooks for hanging kitchen tools and a window box where toy carrots and purple onions can be "planted." The kitchen playset also includes a farmhouse-style sink with lights and running water sounds to teach kids the importance of washing their hands, as well as a cooktop with light and sound motion sensors. To keep things tidy and encourage kids to see the benefits of organization, the play kitchen also comes with wood-like storage crates and compartment styled like a fridge. Image Credit: KidKraft ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Farm-to-kitchen Playsets:** The trend of playsets that incorporate elements of sustainable living and healthy eating habits presents an opportunity for toy companies to innovate and create more eco-friendly and educational toys for children. - **Interactive Play Experiences:** The trend of interactive play experiences in toys like those found in KidKraft's Farm-to-Table Play Kitchen presents an opportunity for toy companies to incorporate technology to enhance the play experience and make learning fun. - **Sustainable/self-sufficient Living:** The increasing interest in sustainable and self-sufficient living among consumers presents an opportunity for toy companies to create more products that educate and inspire children in these areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can take advantage of the trend of Farm-to-Kitchen Playsets by creating more interactive and educational toys that incorporate elements of sustainable living and healthy eating habits. - **Eco-friendly Industry:** The trend of Farm-to-Kitchen Playsets presents an opportunity for the eco-friendly industry to collaborate with toy companies to create more sustainable and environmentally responsible toys. - **Technology Industry:** The trend of Interactive Play Experiences in toys like KidKraft's Farm-to-Table Play Kitchen presents an opportunity for the technology industry to collaborate with toy companies to create more interactive and innovative toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md) - [Color-Changing Cooking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set.md) - [Camp-Inspired Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-outdoor-cooking-play-set.md) - [Children Gardening Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-flower-gardening-play-set.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Child-Friendly Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressive-knife-set.md) - [Skill-Building Play Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helper-play-kit.md) - [Beauty Kiosk Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-kiosk-play-set.md) - [Colorful Kid's Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretend-play-toys.md)