Skip to content

Your cart is empty

Continue shopping

You are $65.00 away from free shipping!

Last Gift

Loading...

Recommended products

Meat & Veggies Variety Pack

Meat & Veggies

$36.95
Chicken Tikka Masala with Organic Vegetables, Herbs & Spices - 6

Chicken Tikka Masala

$26.95
Organic Garden Veggies Variety Pack

Organic Garden Veggies

$23.95

Subtotal

$0.00

Products Total (0)

$0.00

SAVE 20% WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE

Free shipping on orders $65+

Serenity Kids
LoginTranslation missing: en.customer.log_in
  • Shop
      Pouches
      • Shop All

        Shop All

      • Meats

        Meats

      • Veggies

        Veggies

      • Smoothies

        Smoothies

      Puffs Formula Gift Cards SHOP ALL BABY FOOD
    • Variety Packs

      Variety Packs

    • Best Sellers

      Best Sellers

    • New Arrivals

      New Arrivals

    • My Account Store Locator Rewards FAQ/Support
  • Best Sellers
  • About
    • About Us

      About Us

    • Blogs

      Blogs

    • Our Standards

      Our Standards

    • Subscribe To Save

      Subscribe To Save

    • Refer A Friend

      Refer A Friend

    • My Account Store Locator Rewards FAQ/Support
Serenity Kids
SHOP ALL Translation missing: en.customer.log_in LoginTranslation missing: en.customer.log_in Rewards Cart
Translation missing: en.customer.log_in
Variety Packs Variety Packs
Best Sellers Best Sellers
SHOP ALL BABY FOOD
Pouches
  • Shop All Shop All
  • Meats Meats
  • Veggies Veggies
  • Smoothies Smoothies
Puffs Formula Gift Cards
About
  • About Us About Us
  • Blogs Blogs
  • Standards Standards
  • Subscribe Subscribe
18 pack
  • My Account
  • Store Locator
  • Rewards
  • FAQ/Support
“I love this company. I love the products and even more so love the ingredients.”
“I love this company. I love the products and even more so love the ingredients.” Rebekah
Access Denied
IMPORTANT! If you’re a store owner, please make sure you have Customer accounts enabled in your Store Admin, as you have customer based locks set up with EasyLockdown app. Enable Customer Accounts

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Written by Hillary Bennetts

March 01, 2024

Share this article
Join Our Email List For 15% Off Your First Purchase
Home | Blog | Kitchen Safety for Kids: Fostering a Safe and Joyful Cooking Experience

Kitchen Safety for Kids: Fostering a Safe and Joyful Cooking Experience

Kitchen Safety for Kids: Fostering a Safe and Joyful Cooking Experience
Estimated time to read 4 minutes

As parents, caregivers, or educators, we all know how crucial it is to instill essential life skills in our little ones, and what better way to start than in the heart of our homes—the kitchen. In this blog, we'll provide practical tips and advice to create an environment where children can not only learn the basics of cooking but also develop an awareness of how to stay safe while having fun. 

The Importance of Teaching Kitchen Safety for Kids

Getting kids involved in cooking can help them be more connected to their food and even lead to more adventurous eating. They’re more likely to try new foods they helped prepare! That said, due to the nature of the kitchen environment (like knives and fire!) it is important to teach kids about kitchen safety alongside the skills and fun stuff. We'll delve into specific strategies for preventing accidents and injuries, discuss how learning safety in the kitchen can support essential life skills and decision-making, and explore the positive impact on family bonds and childhood memories.

Kitchen Safety Rules for Kids

Let's get into our top safety tips for kids in the kitchen. When you're first getting started, go over this list before starting to cook. It can also be helpful to print this list and put it in the kitchen. even if your little ones are too young to read, it can serve as a good reminder.

1. Always Wash Your Hands

Food preparation should always start with clean hands. Get into the habit of starting all of your kitchen adventures by washing your hands with soap and warm water.

Best Sellers

They're not just parent favorites—they're little ones favorites too.
Beef Chimichurri Beef Chimichurri
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
39 Reviews

Beef Chimichurri

with Organic Vegetables, Herbs & Spices

$26.95
6 Count
$21.56 Subscribe
Beef Kebab Beef Kebab
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
63 Reviews

Beef Kebab

with Organic Vegetables, Herbs & Spices

$26.95
6 Count
$21.56 Subscribe
Beef Pot Roast Beef Pot Roast
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
133 Reviews

Beef Pot Roast

with Bone Broth, Organic Vegetables & Herbs

$26.95
6 Count
$21.56 Subscribe
View All

2. Wear Appropriate Clothes

Stains and snags can happen in the kitchen, so dress appropriately. Don't wear clothes that you wouldn't want to stain, or layer with an apron to protect your clothes. It's also a good idea to avoid any longer sleeves or flowy items that could get stuck or snagged on a drawer or pot handle. Short sleeves also make it easier to wash hands and keep sleeves out of bowls.

3. Ask for an Adult's Permission

Teach kids to listen for instruction and ask for an adult's permission before taking any next steps. This rule can be softened for older kids who have a bit more experience, but it's the safest place to start.

4. Handle Knives Safely

We follow three rules for sharp knives (a dull butter knife is an exception):

  1. Only touch the handle of the knife

  2. Only use knives to cut food

  3. Only use knives with adult supervision

5. Use Oven Mitts for Hot Pots and Pans

Familiarize your child with items that get hot, and how to protect themselves. Make sure to teach them to use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot pots, pot handles, or pans. Early on, you may just instruct them to not touch these items at all.

6. Be Aware of Hot Surfaces

Similarly, teach kids what surfaces may get hot to touch, like the stovetop, the front of the oven, or the side of a crock pot.

7. Turn Appliances Off After Use

Teach your kids to turn off appliances immediately after use. Even if you plan to use a burner again, if you remove a pot to drain water, turn off the burner until the pot is back on the stove. This can help to mitigate accidents, and it also saves energy.

8. Know the Location of the Fire Extinguisher

We hope it is never needed, but be sure that everyone knows where the fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen. Ideally, everyone will know how to use it, but this is generally learned at an older age.

9. Learn First Aid Basics

Little burns and cuts are par for the course in cooking, don’t be super alarmed when they happen, and help teach your kid how to treat them and not let this interfere with the joys of cooking

10. Meat safety. Don’t let raw meat touch something you’re going to eat later

It is also important to teach about proper handling of raw foods like meat, fish, and eggs. These things can make us sick if we don't handle them properly. Always put any items right into the sink or dishwasher that touched raw food (like cutting boards, knives, or bowls with marinade). Then wash hands thoroughly after handling raw foods. Learn more here.

Adult Supervision and Emergency Preparedness

1. Always Keep an Eye

Cooking with kids shouldn't be rushed, and the cooking can always come secondary to their safety. The goal is to allow for a bit of exploration without hovering or micromanaging. Just always have an eye on your child or children in the kitchen, and only intervene if there is a safety concern.

2. Know What to Do in Emergencies

Be prepared for any type of emergency that could happen in the kitchen. For example, make sure you know how to use the fire extinguisher.

3. Learn Basic First Aid

Make sure you know how to handle basic first aid, like how to treat cuts and burns. If an accident does happen, your little one might be scared or upset, so you'll want to be able to treat the injury while remaining calm.

Kid-Friendly cooking tools: 

Chef Della loves having her own special cooking tools that are made just for her! Here are her faves: 

  1. Kids Chef's Knife

  2. Vegetable Peeler

  3. Vegetable Crinkle Cutter

  4. Kids Knife Set

  5. Cutting Board

Takeaways

Getting kids involved in cooking can feel intimidating, but the effort is well worth it. Teaching kids to cook can help them be more connected to their food and even lead to more adventurous eating. It's also an important life skill as they grow older. We hope these tips help you to stay safe as you're having fun in the kitchen. If you need some recipes to get started, check out some of our favorites that feature our delicious and nutritious Serenity Kids products - some of them are even demonstrated by our very own Chef Della!

  • Baked Blueberry Donuts with Coconut Glaze

  • Summer Smoothie Popsicle Recipes

  • Valentine's Gummies

  • Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

  • Wild Caught Salmon Patties

Previous Post Next Post

You Might Also Like

26 Healthy Protein Snacks For Kids

26 Healthy Protein Snacks For Kids

May 23-23 · 7 min read

We all want to serve nutritious foods and snacks to our kids. But we know...
Read More
Berry Creamsicles

Berry Creamsicles

May 02-23 · 1 min read · Recipes

Berry Creamsicles Ingredients: 3 cups greek yogurt (dairy free also works) 2 Serenity Kids Beet...
Read More
How to Choose the Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies: A Complete Guide

How to Choose the Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies: A Complete Guide

March 18-24 · 6 min read · Education

When you're breastfeeding a baby, the thought of choosing a bottle can feel overwhelming. Whether...
Read More
View All Blogs

Join our growing family

Sign up to get 15% off your first order

Invalid password
Enter

Support

  • Rewards
  • Refer a Friend
  • FAQs
  • Reviews
  • Subscribe to Save 20%
  • Store Locator
  • Shipping Policies

Our Story

  • About Us
  • Blog

Contact Us

  • Contact Us
  • Affiliate
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Data Subject Request
  • Subscription Terms & Conditions

Follow Serenity Kids

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest

© 2025 Serenity Kids.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Cookie Settings

Accessibility View
Payment methods
  • Amazon
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • JCB
  • Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Shop Pay
  • Visa
  • Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
  • Opens in a new window.
Serenity Kids

Home / Search: results found for ""

Home / Search:

Top searches

Veggie Pouches Grain Free Puffs Meat Pouches A2 Formula FAQs
Baby Food Pouches

Top Products

Ethically Sourced Meat 18 Count Front

Ethically Sourced Meat 18 count Variety Pack

Four Serenity Kids food pouches illustrations on a white background

Meats Variety Pack

Meat and Veggies Variety pack 18 count front

Meat & Veggies 18 count Variety Pack

Organic Grain Free Puffs Variety Pack

Organic Grain Free Puffs Variety Pack

Serenity Kids salmon with butternut squash and beet pouch on a white background

Wild Caught Salmon with Organic Butternut Squash & Beet - 6

Serenity Kids chicken Mexican stew pouch on a white background

Chicken Mexican Stew with Organic Vegetables, Herbs & Spices - 6

Organic Roots Front

Organic Roots - 6

Serenity Kids free range chicken with peas and carrots food pouch on a white background

Free Range Chicken with Organic Peas and Carrots - 6

Serenity Kids organic squashes pouch on a white background

Organic Squashes with Organic Olive Oil - 6

Serenity Kids berry butternut smoothie pouch on a white background

Berry Butternut Smoothie with Grass Fed Collagen - 6

Serenity Kids free range chicken and thyme baby food pouch on a white background

Free Range Chicken & Thyme with Organic Parsnip & Beet - 6

Serenity Kids A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula can on a white background

Toddler Formula with A2 Whole Milk 21oz

Broccoli Spinach Puffs Front

Broccoli & Spinach Organic Grain Free Puffs

Organic Grain Free Carrot Beet Puffs Front

Carrot & Beet Organic Grain Free Puffs

Organic Grain Free Pumpkin Cinnamon Puffs Front

Pumpkin & Cinnamon Organic Grain Free Puffs

Serenity Kids Organic Grain Free Puffs container with tomato and herbs flavor on a white background

Tomato & Herbs Organic Grain Free Puffs

Top Articles

How to Dry Up Breast Milk Without the Risk of Mastitis

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

Whether you're ready to stop breastfeeding completely or looking to reduce milk production after ...

How to Deal with Recurrent Clogged Ducts While Breastfeeding

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

Clogged ducts can be one of the most frustrating and painful parts of the breastfeeding journey. ...

Can You Eat Deli Meat While Breastfeeding?

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

Deli meat is a quick, protein-packed option that many new moms turn to during busy postpartum day...

Easiest Popsicles Ever (No Molds, No Mess)

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

  Looking for a toddler snack that’s cool, mess-minimizing, and straight-up genius? Meet your new...

Toddler Fudgesicles

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

  Nothing says summer like a fudgesicle—creamy, chocolatey, and straight-up nostalgic. This versi...

Surf & Turf Patties

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

  Summertime calls for Surf & Turf—babies included! These protein-packed patties bring the ba...

Chicken Quesadilla

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

With just five simple ingredients, this recipe ticks all the boxes: ✔️ fast ✔️ fun ✔️ nourishing ...

Can Babies Have Herbs & Spices?

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

When you’re starting solids with your little one, it’s natural to wonder: Can babies have spices?...

How to Introduce and Serve Chicken to a Baby

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

Feeding your baby new foods is exciting—but it also comes with a lot of questions! If you’re wond...

Chicken Puree Baby Food Recipes

Estimated time to read 5 minutes

Feeding your little one real, nourishing food is an exciting milestone. Introducing chicken to yo...