Montessori Functional Kitchen| IKEA Play Kitchen Hack Working Sink
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- In this video, I show how you can turn the IKEA DUTKIG Play Kitchen into one with a working sink!
IKEA DUTKIG Play Kitchen - www.ikea.com/u...
Rechargeable Electric Water Pump - amzn.to/3rvKwVX (The one from the video is no longer available, but this one is the new one I recently updated to. It works just as well and looks better!)
1 Gallon Water Jug - amzn.to/3lgdmHm
Clear Contact Paper - amzn.to/3aQTxSd
Terrazzo Adhesive Paper - bit.ly/34zTV6x
Loctite Super Glue - amzn.to/2FX1KJ6
Other Rechargeable Electric Water Pumps - amzn.to/3lrD8bM
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Just an update the electrical water pump in the video is no longer in stock, but the good news is that I recently updated it to a newer one that so no only works better but also looks better! amzn.to/3rvKwVX
Can your son turn on the new one by himself?
Yes he can! Took him a little bit to figure out but he turns it on and off himself now.
Thank you!!
I bought one two and just realize how are you going to charge it without taking it down?
I have an outlet port that’s decently close. Otherwise if there’s nothing close you can try a power bank.
Haha, my husband thanks you in advance for the project I’m now going to give him. LOL
Lol good thing it’s not a tough one!
Same here. I will forward this to my husband too :)
Great alternative to the huge mason jar water dispensers everyone else is using. So much more realistic.
And it’s a bit lighter when refilling the water.
OMG! I felt like a kid watching this. How much fun and what a great idea!
Thank you. This is the BEST ikea play kitchen hack video I have viewed so far, focusing on the function and user experience rather than "look and feel" only.
You’re welcome. Hope the video gives you some ideas on how to modify one for your little one!
Such a clever idea. I’ll likely try this when my baby is old enough.
Thanks! Hope your little one enjoys it then!
@@kevin-lu does the new pump cycle the water? Is there a diy on this?
No it doesn’t cycle the water. It’ll be a bit more complicated to set up one that does. You’ll have to drill a hole on the sink part so the water drains back down.
Anyone try using spisig Ikea play kitchen to change it into functional kitchen?? Do let me know if it's possible...
It looks like the Spisig uses the same play faucet so I’d imagine it’d be the same. The only thing that worries me is not sure how much room the cabinet underneath has to store a water jug.
@@kevin-lu thank you for your opinion...
This is such a brilliant idea!
Thanks! After starting using this my son starts to really enjoy the process of washing his hands.
Totally agree. I will forward this video to my husband. I want a similar one for my son too!
Such a GREAT idea. Definitely going to attempt this.
What type of glue did you use?
I think any super glue should hold it fairly well. I used Loctite Super Glue here's a link to the one I used amzn.to/2FX1KJ6
This is exactly what I have in mind for my 3 kindergartners! Mine will go in my backyard by their picnic table and umbrella. I plan on building our own though because all these are made for toddlers and all three love to “cook”. I’m also making a DIY BBQ! Love your setup!
Oh that sounds fun having it in the backyard! If only I was a bit more handy and have the tools and knowledge to make my own for my son! Hope the 3 toddlers enjoy it when you're done.
I never would have thought of this but now I’ll definitely try it. Thanks for sharing!
Hope your little one enjoys it!
I want to try this. Hopefully, we'll have a house by then or she'll just have to practice with a regular kitchen. 😔
Practicing on a regular kitchen isn’t bad. This is just easier access.
@@kevin-lu, I know. 😔 Thank you for confirming that it's still possible. That's a bit of a relief. 😌 I have a convertible high chair that turns into a step platform but that's for a little bit older kids.
Came here from tiktok! 💛💛
How do you prevent the kids from opening the door? 😅
How do you fill the kitchen anyways I really need an answer
Awesome idea and video. Thank you so much! I have been looking for instructions on how to do this. I didn't know the IKEA play kitchen feet could come off and it would be shorter. My son is only 15m and I've been looking at smaller play kitchens because the IKEA one is still too tall. How tall is the counter from the ground without the feet?
It’s about 19.5 inches without the feet. My son still doesn’t use the feet and he’s 23 months. Although he’s a bit shorter than most at his age.
@@kevin-lu thank you so much! I called IKEA and they couldn't answer my question so I'm so thankful you just responded. Love your videos!
Informative video... I plan to do the same for my boys.
I'm going to superglue the pump to the counter. My 13 months old daughter keeps pulling the pump up and makes a mess. 🤦♀️. Thank you for the tip!!!!
Yeah I super glue mine and for the most part no issues. It might help that my 18 month old sees how my 3 year old son uses it.
Very cool! Thanks for posting this!
Thank you, great idea :)
Like all your perspectives . Happy Thanksgiving coming to Y’ll.
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃!
Hi Kevin thank you for this video. I loved your idea of not putting the top part up and instead leaving it ground level. I ended up hacking it a little farther to add a detachable cutting board. Not sure how to upload my video comment but I have it if you’re interested
A detachable cutting board is a great idea! I eventually ended up putting a drying mat and rack on the other side for my child to practice washing dishes.
trying to find an alternative to the toxic vinyl contact paper.. thinking maybe some type of parchment paper? but not sure yet on a better idea
There’s a company called Spoonflower that makes eco-friendly, formaldehyde-, phthalate-, PVC-free and removable wallpaper. You can try checking them out.
This is wonderful Kevin! did you come across any faucets that have an actual lever instead of a button? Thanks!
Unfortunately I did not. These where really made to work with water jugs so I don’t think any companies making them thought to include that as a feature.
Thanks for the video! I'm excited to set up a kitchen for my daughter!
Hope your daughter enjoys it!
How did you do the contact paper on the round outside corners? Yours, from what I can see, looks great!! I just did this last night and the corners are terrible. 🤦🏾♀️ If they were square I could have done a better job, but with them being round, I'm not completely sure how to approach them. I think maybe the contact paper I used, which is definitely waterproof and seems fairly thick, could be the problem. I know you mentioned that yours didn't seem to be waterproof so maybe yours is thinner....🤷🏾♀️. Thank you!
I had to cut the paper so it folded better around the corners. You can try googling contact paper round corners and there are good videos that describe how to cut for round edges.
@@kevin-lu 👍🏾Will do! Thank you so much!
Wow I really like your videos! Great content.
Thanks! I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos.
how do you glue the water dispenser ? what kind of glue do you use?
I just applied super glue on the bottom edge of the water dispenser and glued it down. I used the Loctite brand but I’m sure any super glue brand will work.
You’re brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this
Thank you for the kind words! Hope it helped.
I just picked up this play kitchen from someone giving it away. In good condition. I want to transform it to this. But the only issue I have…..it didn’t have the plastic sink that goes to it. I’m trying to find a diy for that plastic sink basin. Any suggestions?! Help!!
Hmmm without the bin your best choice would maybe go to Walmart or Target and look at their plastic bin section to see if user have something that size. It’ll be tough as it’s pretty small.
@@kevin-lu I looked online. Haven’t made it into the stores. But I don’t think they will. I did find that one of my tipper wares fits pretty well inside. Still some small gaps I’ll have to find something to fill those
So you can just charge this with a phone? Thanks you! Doing this with my kid Kraft kitchen. My kids will love it!
Not a phone but a power bank or a phone charger that uses micro usb.
@@kevin-lu it looks like I’ll hav Eric buy a power bank to charge it. Thanks!
Great video Kevin!
Thanks for this great video! Very concise and easy!
Hope your little one enjoys using it!
Do u use Ikea flisat for sensory play ? Iam debating which one to buy the kitchen or the table
Also does the lovevery sink fit in this ?
I don’t have the Ikea table. I made my own sensory thing out pvc pipes to hold buckets. The Lovevery sink does not fit in the kitchen, but I heard it fits in the Flisat table. Never tried it myself since I don’t own it.
@@kevin-lu thanks much for this info !!
This is amazing!! I saw this video today and made this setup instantly. But my little one seems to be pulling out the sink constantly. Is there anyway to fasten that sink?
Hmm I don’t think there’s an elegant way to fasten it down. Maybe you could try double sided Velcro on the bottom of the sink to the table. That might be enough resistance.
Kevin Lu thanks. Will try it out :D
Awesome. Thanks for the advice. I just bought a sink for my 13 month old but if that doesn't work, I'll try this instead.
I did this for my camper van xD
Oh nice idea!
This is really helpful. Thanks a lot
Glad this helped!
Very good idea, thank you for this!
Hope your little one enjoys it if you make one!
This is great, very detailed. Thank you for sharing.
wow that cool and a smart idea!
Thanks for the support!
Do you have any idea for stove part?
Right now we’re not using that side as a stove, but have a mat and a dish drying rack there for him to practice washing dishes.
Love this idea! Do you guys have a self care station ? I’d love to see your set up if so. :)
Our bathroom didn’t quite have the room for it so all we have is a stole for my son to climb up on to brush his teeth at our sink.
@@kevin-lu yeah I don’t have room for a self care station in the restroom so I’m looking for ideas to put it next to the sink . What do you think ? Would that work or possibly confuse baby?
If you plan for your child to get ready near the sink then it should be okay. You’re mainly using for them to learn the skills necessary for them to care for themselves.
@@kevin-lu thank you so much !!
Maybe you could show him to come on the side near the soap and stand on his toes to reach it.
Amazing video! Thank you!
So helpful!! Thanks!
You’re welcome! Hope your little one enjoys using the kitchen if you plan to do this!
No. Total waste of time my toddler had a better time before I ruined the kitchen to make it "functional". Little kids don't need this, sorry but I think Montessori is bs
I would believe your toddler had fun playing before modifications as it was a play kitchen for play. Modifications in this video are functional to learn practical life skills. My son doesn't use this kitchen for play but to wash his hands and rinse dishes.
@@kevin-lu I understand that but expecting a toddler to do these practical life skills is ridiculous in my opinion. Parenting has gotten so hard these days with all this junk advice going around!
I'm a firm believer that there is not only one way to raise your children. If you're not comfortable doing something then chances are it's not your style. For my family Montessori makes sense and works for us. Also it's been around since early 1900 so not really new.
@@kevin-lu to be honest I think it really doesn't suit my kid. I doubt the traditional Montessori ideas less than the modern ideas that have come out of it, e.g the small practical kitchen. For me that is nothing but a self inflicted nightmare unfortunately
great video! no ikea near me though 😿
Maybe IKEA will eventually fix their online ordering. I know currently it's near impossible to order anything online from IKEA to be delivered.
I ordered this kitchen online in June and it took about 3 weeks to be delivered! I recently ordered their fabric play veggies/fruits and those also took about three weeks.. so don’t give up!
Hi! I just bought the kitchen already assembled and want to add contact paper. It looks like you originally didn't have contact paper and added it later. Do you remember the steps to disassemble so you could add the contact paper?
It’s been awhile since I’ve done it, but I’d i remember correctly the screws on the outside loosen the top. Should be 8 screws.
Which water pump has the button on the front?
The one i bought seems to no longer be available PDTO 5 Gallon Water Bottle Dispenser - www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBLS2F8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_tk13FbXW2AF7Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you
How do you get it
Which item are you referring to?
Can you update your Amazon pump link? It doesnt work anymore. Thank you
I just got a new one as the one in the video started acting up. This new one looks better too! amzn.to/3rvKwVX
I really like the look of the tap you’ve got but it looks like the item is no longer on Amazon (or I’m outside of the states). Could you share the brand name if there is one so I can search for it?
They Amazon link is the only info I have on it. The unit doesn’t have a brand name anywhere and packaging was very generic saying water pump only.
Could you link the water pump? it's a broken link.
The one I bought is no longer being sold. No idea why. I know many others that use this style that works well. amzn.to/3hZ66OV
great update i love it.. but sir you focus on your face taking.. feel like annoying but still i love it
Can you please suggest a new waterpump with its link the one given in suggestion doesnt work anymore
I haven't used this one before, but I've heard of others who use this pump. amzn.to/3hZ66OV
Thank you. Where can I get the contact paper from please
I got the clear from Amazon and pattern one from Walmart online.
Can you share the model of the water pump?
They don’t have model name but it’s by DTEK. Unfortunately it seems that they are currently unavailable. amzn.to/3gpw8Z2
We actually have that play kitchen! It was a hand me down gift from my little one’s cousins. What are your thoughts on using the lovevery functioning sink with this play kitchen? Would it work? I don’t have the sink yet, but I’m looking forward to getting it.
I haven’t received the lovevery sink myself yet as that’s in alter box so haven’t tried, but I don’t think the lovevery sink will work with the ikea play kitchen. The size of it seems a bit bigger than the cut out.
The play kitchen we have is already put together so I’m not sure if I can easily remove the shelf inside to make room for a jug of water or remove the toy faucet. I’m still waiting for the lovevery sink too. I think it recycles the water again and again so would probably not be very hygienic for washing hands.
Unless the older versions are designed differently the shelves should slide right out without needing any tools.
Kevin, I just came across this awesome kitchen and i’m very interested in purchasing one for my son. Can you walk me through the steps on what to do during the build of this kitchen? I want to be able to install this same pump for real life water so I can teach him realistic patterns. Thank you. I loved your video.
For the most part just follow IKEA's instructions with the biggest difference is don't install the play faucet. The top shelving is optional as we opt to not use it due to space.
this is awesome! My kid is only 3 months but I am looking ahead to the future :)
Gives you plenty of time to get the kitchen from IKEA. That place is always so packed with long lines 🤣
@@kevin-lu that's why I only go during the weekdays right at open! It's way too busy, especially during COVID times!