I bought this for my son when he was 2.5 years old, and almost 3 years later, he still plays with it. This kitchen has been a concession stand, an office (thanks to the little bar area), a true lemonade stand, and add a blanket or two, and it's a fort. I bought it knowing my child would love it, but I never imagined how much creativity and imagination it would bring out in him. I also never imagined how sturdy and well-kept it would be so many years later! The stickers are all still intact, and they have seriously been hosed down I don't know how many times! I've also never changed the batteries (nor do I even know if the stove requires batteries, maybe its magic?!) and yet, the cooktop still cooks every time you place a pot on it. If there was one gift to buy your child, boy or girl!, this would be the one I would choose every time.