Kids 5-Piece Silicone Baking Set – Heat Resistant – 230°C
- A new five-piece mini baking tool set is gaining attention as a way to encourage children’s involvement in the kitchen.
- The tools are made of food-grade silicone and, according to manufacturers, are BPA free, Lead free, PVC free, and Cadmium free.
- The set is marketed as a fun way for parents and children to bond while creating “scrumptious food side by side,” though manufacturers acknowledge the potential for mess.
Mini Chefs in the Making: New Baking Set Aims to Get Kids Cooking
A new five-piece mini baking tool set is gaining attention as a way to encourage children’s involvement in the kitchen. The set, designed with little hands in mind, includes a mini rolling pin, silicone whisk, silicone turner, silicone spatula and silicone basting brush.
The tools are made of food-grade silicone and, according to manufacturers, are BPA free, Lead free, PVC free, and Cadmium free. The turner, spatula, and basting brush are heat resistant up to 446ºF (230ºC), allowing for safe use in a variety of baking and cooking applications.
The set is marketed as a fun way for parents and children to bond while creating “scrumptious food side by side,” though manufacturers acknowledge the potential for mess. It’s also suggested as a playful addition to a play kitchen for younger children who aren’t yet ready to work with real ingredients.
The Melii Baby 5 Piece Mini Baking Tool Set is currently priced at $17.99 USD. The tools feature a durable stainless-steel core, reportedly ensuring they can withstand use by young chefs learning proper techniques.
Care instructions indicate that the set is dishwasher safe, with the exception of the rolling pin, which should be washed by hand. Users are advised to inspect the tools before each use and discard them if any damage or weakness is detected.
Other baking utensil sets for children are also available. Tampoco Design offers a variety of 5-Piece Baking Utensil Sets for Kids, including options in Mustard, Pink, Stone, Turquoise, and Blue, all priced at $34.90. They also sell coordinating children’s aprons for $14.90 in several designs.
Cohos Market also lists a 5 Piece Food Grade For Children Silicone Baking Tools set, noting its heat and freeze resistance from -4 to 250°F.
A similar Pink Silicone Spatula Set, also a 5-piece heat-resistant set with stainless steel cores, is available through Home Depot. These spatulas also have a heat resistance of up to 446°F (230°C) and are designed for use with nonstick cookware, appealing to both experienced bakers and those looking to involve children in the cooking process.