Kids are curious by nature, especially when it comes to helping in the kitchen. But for most parents, letting them near a knife feels like asking for trouble. That’s why the Kiddikutter Knife is such a game changer. It’s designed to let kids cut real food safely, so they can learn, explore and feel capable, while you can breathe a little easier.

Kiddikutter

Kiddikutter is an Australian brand on a mission to help kids get hands-on in the kitchen safely and confidently. Their award-winning range includes kid-safe knives, child-friendly chopping boards and the clever Kiddikutter Grater — all designed to make cooking fun, stress-free and safe for little helpers.

Each Kiddikutter product is made with safety and independence in mind. The knives feature a blunt serrated edge that cuts food, not fingers, while the grater lets kids shred cheese, fruit and veggies without the risk of scraped knuckles. The chopping boards are perfectly sized for small hands, helping children learn to prep and slice just like Mum or Dad.

All Kiddikutter products are BPA-free, easy to clean, and dishwasher safe, with fun colours that make kids excited to get involved. They’re loved by parents, educators and occupational therapists alike for encouraging fine motor development, coordination, and a lifelong love of cooking.

Beyond Safety: Building Independence and Confidence

When kids can prepare their own snacks, slice fruit for lunchboxes or help with dinner they’re learning responsibility, coordination and patience. In fact, a study from Deakin University found that children who were involved in meal preparation were more likely to make healthy food choices and have a better relationship with food overall. Another study showed that cooking together can improve family connection and self-esteem in children.

So, while Kiddikutter’s products might look like simple kitchen utensils, they’re actually powerful tools for hands-on learning and positive parenting.

As parents, it can be easy to default to “no” when things feel risky, but Kiddikutter gives you the chance to say “yes” instead. Yes to independence, yes to learning and yes to safe exploration.

Letting kids help out in the kitchen with their own Kiddikutter equipment can transform stressful meal prep, into calm learning moments. They turn “careful!” into “You’ve got this,” helping kids to feel both capable and trusted.

“My 4-year-old daughter absolutely loves helping in the kitchen and says she wants to be a “a cooker” when she grows up,” says our little reviewers mum, Char. “With her Kiddikutter knife, I don’t have to hover or worry about accidents. She feels so proud slicing her own fruit or veg at snack time or helping me to prep dinner before dad gets home. I really feel like it’s given her a lot of confidence.’

The Kiddikutter Grater

Designed with the same focus on safety and independence as the Kiddikutter Knife, the Kiddikutter Grater is an innovative handheld grater that’s perfect for grating cheese, carrots, apples or even zesting lemons. It’s lightweight, easy to clean, and made for little hands to grip comfortably.

“The Kiddikutter Grater has been amazing,” Char adds. “My daughter has used it to grate cheese for tacos and pasta, or even apples for snacks. It’s safe and easy and she loves being able to do it all by herself and I don’t have to worry about her cutting her fingers or grazing her knuckles.”

“It’s a nice, calm way for her and I to connect after she’s had a busy day at kinder and have a natter about the day. She also seems to eat more dinner when she’s helped to cook it!” laughs Char.

Whether your child is a budding chef or just loves being part of the action, Kiddikutter makes it easy to include them safely, so kitchen time can be a time to learn, connect and have fun together.

Explore the full range of products at Kiddikutter.com.au and use code mumslounge to get 10% off your order!

Disclosure: Our reviewer was gifted these products for the purpose of sharing an honest review. All thoughts and opinions shared here are the reviewers own.

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