Montessori Ikea Kitchen Hack WORKING SINK!
MONTESSORI IKEA KITCHEN HACK// Are you looking to set up a Montessori functional kitchen for your toddler? Do you need ideas on how to make the IKEA Play Kitchen Hack Working Sink?
Montessori at home can be difficult sometimes, but if you have appropriate toys set up for your kid to play with, then implementing Montessori teachings methods shouldn’t be so hard!
My son Joey just turned 18 months and we have been having him helping us in the kitchen with a Montessori helper tower. However, we felt it was time to get him someone on his own, something that could make him feel more independent. After all, that’s what the Montessori approach teaches, independence.
While searching for new Montessori activities for toddlers, we came across the Ikea Duktig kitchen. We knew that a Montessori kitchen setup involved more than just a kitchen of wooden food toys. We knew it had to be an actually Montessori functional kitchen. After doing a bit of research on how we get the Ikea play kitchen working sink, we found the easiest way to do it, and in this video, I will show you the option that worked for us.
I hope you enjoyed watching this Montessori toddler Ikea Play Kitchen hack & tour with
Ikea Duktig Kitchen Play: amzn.to/3uAVoFL
What we used to get the sink to work:
- Rechargeable electric water dispenser pump:amzn.to/3ZheVIX
- 1 gallon plastic Jars (2 pack) : amzn.to/3NXQZUx
- Stainless steel kitchen funnel: amzn.to/3MqZndU
With this Ikea Duktig kitchen hack, we will teach Joey to wash his hand before and after eating, wash the dishes, and also we will have him wash fruits and cut them!
Extra items we purchase to enhance the kitchen experience:
- (Alternative cutting board amzn.to/3fLzgDS) -- the one we used is currently out of stock: Wooden cutting board (we removed the stove panel): amzn.to/3xlPJFm
- Wooden Kids Knife: amzn.to/3zfmeGC
- Turkish hand towels: amzn.to/3zn099e
- Kitchen pretend to play toys stains steel (we will not us the plastic toys since we will be using real food in this case): amzn.to/3xo8bNr
- Empty plastic refillable lotion soap (we wanted to get a glass bottle instead of plastic, but he is still to young and he get obsessed with bottles so it wasn’t clever to get glass for now): amzn.to/3Tquuu0
- Bamboo scrub brush with a ceramic holder (to wash his dishes): amzn.to/3zl1HQL
I hope you took some ideas from this functional Ikea play kitchen! We also want to add more functional things to the kitchen such as a mini-fridge or something like that. I’ll be sure to document it as well!
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Thank you so much for making this video! I feel ready to do the same thing for my son's play kitchen too!
Thank you SO much for taking the time to share this!!
Of course, happy to do it ☺️
Thank you for sharing this tip! You did great with the step by step and made it easy to anyone to follow.
I’m so so happy to hear this 🤗 and thank you for taking the time and leaving a feedback, they are always appreciated and valued :-)
Super helpful! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for the video! We actually figured out that you only need one container below the sink. If you can fit the tube underneath the funnel and then you have unlimited water without having to switch the canisters!
yes, but it gets dirty if you want the child to wash their hands after meals xD
Yes @@braria9855
Thanks so much for the vid it very cute I love how you made it for your very cute son❤
Mil gracias por compartir toda tu sabiduría en cuanto a esto. Me encanta. Lo haré y tu video ha sido el mejor para guiarme. Bendiciones a ti y a tu nene!
Me alegro que te haya gustado! Gracias :-) amén! Bendiciones para ti también 🙏🏻
Thabk you so much! My nephew asked for a kitchen sink with a sink and I had no idea how to do it. This is so easy
You are so welcome!
This was a great video. Thank you ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for watching! I hope this help if you are looking for Montessori inspired activities :)
I love this! I am ordering the supplies now to set my granddaughter’s kitchen up like this! Thanks so much for sharing this!
You are so welcome! :)
Amazing!!
Thank you!! 🥰
Hi there! Love this! But my toddler just throws the sink! Any ideas for keeping it in?!
I have watched many videos of making functional sink and this is absolutely the best!!
I’m so glad the video/tips helped you! I don’t have any complaints so far of the system :-) our son loves it too!
Completely agree! I’m going to do the same! Thanks so much for providing all the links too!
Thank you :-) so happy the video helped you!
great job！ just wondering what is the size of the water container
Wonderful 💡 idea
Thank you so much 😊
how do you secure the water dispenser? it seems like its just loose and not attached
Thanks for sharing! We are setting one up soon! Can I ask where you got the cutting board/what size you used? Thanks!
Sure! the cutting board we got it on Amazon. amzn.to/2RuUMBm we used the bigger one wich is 11.8”x16.9”. One of the edges of the cutting board fell off, but it fits even better! The cutting board it’s sold out it seems, but get one around the same size and it‘ll work fine. For the other items, I have listed them as well in the description:-)!
How do you stick the tap down?!
Omg I’m doing this for my son for his 2nd birthday in November now! Obsessed with it. Where is the little brush and dish from?☺️
Have fun! :) Here is the link for the Bamboo scrub brush with a ceramic holder: amzn.to/3zl1HQL I have listed all the other items (with links) on the description box :) in case you want to check out something else!
I love to see your kid is enjoying this set. I am wondering the faucet does’t move when kids press? Is this staying well without adhesive something like duct tape, velcro or glue??
Thank you! The water pump does moves a bit, but not much since there is really not room for it to move much on that surface. My son press it down quickly and I think he does not even realize that it moves or does not bother him because it’s just a quick move and that’s it! If your kid feels uncomfortable when it moves then yeah I would try to put some adhesive :-)
@@GabrielaRintone My daughter loves removing that and starts playing with it :D :D
This is great! How did you attach the faucet so you can still remove it to charge it?
Thank you! I didn’t attach it, it’s just placed it on the surface to be removed easier. It’s better for cleaning purposes. My son did pull it out multiple times at the beginning, but eventually we got use to it!
Awesome Montessori idea!how did you make the holes in the sink, please?
Hi! To make the holes for the drain I used a small spear point paring knife, and I also used it to make the holes on the plastic jar lid. Any knife with a sharp point should work :-)
Looks great! Would you mind sharing the water pump that you used? Thanks!
Sure! I got it at Amazon: Rechargeable electric water dispenser pump: bit.ly/3u9ZJwr
@@GabrielaRintone Thank you! I just picked up a cool vintage play kitchen and I think your set up will work well to adapt it. Thanks for the tutorial!
@@meganarquette7349 aww so cute! Love vintage items 🥰 Awesome, you are very welcome!
Ok I did this for my daughters (1,3) but my issue is my youngest keeps pulling out the sink and faucet how can I make it difficult for her to pull it up but I can pull it up to charge the faucet?
Great video!! How did you attach the cutting board so it doesn't move?
Thank you! I didn't end up attaching it. My older son just got used to not moving it :). My little one does take it out sometimes.
After a year of use, have you found that the wood on the counter surface has warped at all from coming in contact with water?
Perfect and it looks so easy, thank you, But I was wondering where or what it’s the safety clip from?
Hi! Thank you :-) the baby proof straps I got them from Amazon Baby Proofing Cabinet Strap Locks... www.amazon.com/dp/B07T65CDHB there are plenty to choose from!
Hi great idea! what is the size of the cutting board?
Thank you! Sure, the cutting board we got it on Amazon and the link is amzn.to/2RuUMBm we used the bigger one wich is 11.8”x16.9”. One of the edges of the cutting board fell off, but it fits even better. It seem that it’s still sold out, but get something of similar size and it should work fine!
I know this was a long time ago, but did you glue the sink down or something?
No worries! No I didn‘t glue the sink. My son eventually learned not to take it out
Did you glue or caulk the cutting board down? What did you use to keep it in place?
I haven’t glue it. It is placed on the surface (loose) since it’s easier to remove to wash it :-). If you prefer definitely glue it and for cleaning you would have to use like a damp table cloth or something like that. We like to just wash it fully in our kitchen sink.
How did you a fix the faucet to the kitchen? Any problems with water damage from water getting outside the sink.
I removed the plastic faucet that came with the kitchen and placed the electric water dispenser instead. The kitchen wood already had two holes to put the plastic faucet, which made it easier since I used one of the holes to pass the tube that came with the water dispenser. There is no water damage so far, the wood seems to have a coat of paint to protect it, but I'm not sure how long it will last. We were thinking of adding clear contact paper to the surface of the kitchen, but we will wait until we see it's necessary :)
Could you please link the lock for the cabinet? I saw the question already asked in another comment but the link pulled up a dress.
Of course! Thank you for letting me know. The link for the one I used for the kitchen is amzn.to/452N6FU and the magnetic ones that I use as well for other cabinets are amzn.to/452NtQO
Do you mind sharing where you got your containers for the water?
Hello! Yes of course, everything is linked in the description. Here are the info of water containers: - 1 gallon plastic Jars (2 pack) : www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZ9ZWTN
This looks exactly like flavcity's , there daughter rose kitchen.
Hi! What size water jugs are you using underneath ?
Hello! Here is the link so you can check them out - 1 gallon plastic Jars (2 pack) : www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZ9ZWTN
Wow, great work, please, what are the dimensions of the kitchen?
Thanks :)!! Product size is: Width: 28 3/8 " Depth: 15 3/4 " Height: 42 7/8 "
Gabriela, what did you use to make the holes? A drill? Do you know what size drill bit you used?
Hi! To make the holes for the drain I used a small spear point paring knife I have in my kitchen, and I also used it to make the holes on the plastic jar lid. Any knife with a sharp point should work :-)
Can u please tell me where u buy that Kichen Set
Hi! This is from IKEA :)
ممكن المساعدة على طلب مثل هذا المنج
Can anyone add a link for the tubing and transparent contact paper
Hi! Here is the link for the Stainless steel kitchen funnel: amzn.to/3MqZndU I didn’t use any contact paper :-) but I hear some people do use. Here is a good option amzn.to/3GEUzCt
Does the water dispenser come with the tubing ?
Yes! It comes with the little tubing that looks like long straw
@@GabrielaRintone thanks so much! I am excited to set this up for my son before Christmas!
@local4075 so exciting 🤩 it’s going to be a great gift!
Can you link the lock for the cabinet?
Sure! These are the ones I used amzn.to/452N6FU. And the magnetics are another good option too, here is the link amzn.to/452NtQO
My daughter just asked me a good question. Do you reuse the water ?
Depending on the activity! If he is washing his hands or fruits, I use new water. But he does likes to do experiments with water，pour from one cup to the other or wash his plates over and over again, I recycle the water in those cases!
Hi that’s amazing idea ! Actually I brought ikea kitchen recently, and I try to make exactly same as you , and I like you. Video I just watch and repeat all the time , thanks share this video and would you mind tell me the cut board wood big one what is the size ? Thanks
Thanks 🥰 I’m glad you like it! The cutting board we got it on Amazon and the link is amzn.to/2RuUMBm we used the bigger one wich is 11.8”x16.9”. One of the edges of the cutting board fell off, but it was even better without that edge. Get something of similar size and it should work fine!
@@GabrielaRintone thanks so much ! I brought everything followed you ! I am so excited for that thanks
@@GabrielaRintone May I ask do you have link for the funnel? I brought same jar but only need funnel please
@@xinwan6422 sure! I got the funnel on Amazon as well: Lakatay 5-Inch Food Grade Stainless Steel Kitchen Funnel with Strainer Filter for Transferring of Liquid Dry Ingredients and Metal Cooking Funnel-Silver www.amazon.com/dp/B0722V49LC/
@@xinwan6422 your welcome 🤗
Can you list the items you used
Yes, of course :) thanks for watching Ikea Duktig Kitchen Play: amzn.to/3uAVoFL What we used to get the sink to work: - Rechargeable electric water dispenser pump: amzn.to/3GWF7zJ - 1 gallon plastic Jars (2 pack) : amzn.to/3NXQZUx - Stainless steel kitchen funnel: amzn.to/3MqZndU Extra items we purchased to enhance the kitchen experience: - (Alternative cutting board amzn.to/3fLzgDS) -- the one we used is currently out of stock: Wooden cutting board (we removed the stove panel): amzn.to/3xlPJFm - Wooden Kids Knife: amzn.to/3zfmeGC - Turkish hand towels: amzn.to/3zn099e - Kitchen pretend to play toys stains steel (we will not us the plastic toys since we will be using real food in this case): amzn.to/3xo8bNr - Empty plastic refillable lotion soap (we wanted to get a glass bottle instead of plastic, but he is still to young and he get obsessed with bottles so it wasn’t clever to get glass for now): amzn.to/3Tquuu0 - Bamboo scrub brush with a ceramic holder (to wash his dishes): amzn.to/3zl1HQL I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post :)
What is the name of the water thing called plz ?
The thing that pumps the water out is called - Rechargeable electric water dispenser pump: bit.ly/3u9ZJwr :-)
How big are the jug and cutting board
Hello! You can check that information on the description box! I have linked all the products there and the links will take directly to the product where you can check the sizes :-)
How did you make this waterproof. I did the same hack for my 18 month old and the wood is already starting to split
I didn’t make it waterproof although I knew something could happen to the wood since it was not made to use with water. However, it’s been holding up fine. I’m trying to be as fast as I can to clean and absorb the water immediately. I am only seeing a bubble in one of the doors due to the wood having an small crack (came like that). If the bubbles keep appearing in other places, I might add some transparent contact paper to the surface to see if it helps a little bit or some special waterproof seal for wood (waterproofing paint coat) which can be another option too, to make it waterproof. Ask at Home Depot to see if they can give you some advice on this :-)
@@GabrielaRintone ok thankyou
@@sherieclarke1765 You are very welcome!
I used contact paper to make it waterproof
Hi.i am from India.i will purches your baby kitchan for my daughter.how can i purchasing.i love it.pls tell me.
Hi! I got the kitchen from Ikea :-) here is the link for the US store, but you can check it out and find it in IKEA India! www.ikea.com/us/en/p/duktig-play-kitchen-birch-60319972/
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I want to do this for my 2 year old. Im scared he will have water and soap everywhere lol
Where did you buy the water canisters and the water dispenser? Thank you!🙏
Hi! Here are the items we used to get the sink to work: - Rechargeable electric water dispenser pump: amzn.to/3GWF7zJ - 1 gallon plastic Jars (2 pack) : amzn.to/3NXQZUx - Stainless steel kitchen funnel: amzn.to/3MqZndU All the other items are linked on the description as well :-)
@@GabrielaRintone Thank you so much!
Of course! You’re welcome:-)