Try these kitchen safety hacks for when you're cooking with little ones, without worrying about accidents!
Staying safe in the kitchen with kids
Cooking is a brilliant activity to do with young children. It helps develop communication and motor skills, builds confidence and even introduces basic maths concepts. This guide will help you to keep little ones safe when using knives, handling scissors, measuring ingredients and more.
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Let kids use their hands
Wherever possible, let your little ones use their hands for mixing, rolling and tearing. As well as being an efficient and safe way to get things done, it's also really fun for kids to get stuck in, and exploring how ingredients feel and smell really helps them to engage with new foods. Just make sure everyone thoroughly washes their hands before you start and between handling different types of food!
