Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

[If you look at the 5 star reviews, especially the 2nd page, each and every one is rated unhelpful. So, at the risk of someone who hates this product reducing my reviewer rank for no good reason, I'm going to leave a positive review anyway.] We purchased this kitchen in our local store for $45. I would not have spent $100. The material is like ALL Little Tikes plastic, e.g. the Cozy Coupe. The vent hood will not fall if it is screwed in like the instructions clearly state. Likewise, the white part will not lean forward if screwed in correctly. I have ALL the accessory pieces stored in the oven and fridge, so there is room, but I do plan to get more food and then the accessories will go in small baskets, slid under the counter in Stage 1 and wherever she wants them by the time it is in Stage 2. So, this is really not a big deal to me at all, having to spend $3 on some plastic baskets, and even IF the food it came with had been healthy, I'd buy more b/c it only came with a few foods, anyway. (Update, I bought the Little Tikes Backyard Barbeque Summer Fruit and Veggie Set and it is a great fit and all very healthy!) The stickers do not look cheap when you compare them to every other play kitchens' where most are done in a cartoon design. At least these make an attempt at looking more photographic, and to a non-jaded toddler, they succeed! It doesn't make tons of sounds because it is an imagination-inspiring toy. Many play kitchens make NO sounds, so I was actually surprised when I found the burner took batteries. My child prefers stacking cups, puzzles, books, and blocks to the infamous Ballapalooza, so making noise, and flashing lights are NOT a necessity for her. In Stage 1, the low stage, the counter hits about hits the waist of my over 30" tall baby, where I guess you would expect it to hit her chest, though I'm not sure why, as my own counter hits my waist. If the sink was not that low, they couldn't reach the shelf, hood, etc. I have a feeling this bothers parents a lot more than it bothers toddlers. They can sit and play, bend and play, stand and play. It's really not that big of a deal, and if it is, then move it to Stage 2 so it meets your needs. That pretty much addresses the negative reviews for those of you who really want this and are skeptical. However, do NOT spend this $100 it is listed for! It is well worth $45, but for $100 you could get a much nicer one, like the gourmet series, or a wooden one. Check Wal-Mart.