Tovla Jr. Toddler Cutting Set
A toddler cooking set that suits soft foods and supervised practice, not firm vegetables.
We bought NUOLAN Kids Knife Set for Kids Toddler Toys 13 Pieces Safe Cooking Sets Montessori Kitchen Set (KNS-13). It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. The NUOLAN listing could not be read and the set is a generic import; the Tovla Jr. Toddler Cutting Set is a well documented toddler cooking set with a maker site and an independent review.
The short version
- Toddlers and preschoolers starting to help in the kitchen
- Parents who want a beginner knife for soft foods
- Families following Montessori style practical life activities
- You want the crinkle cutter, sandwich cutters and two cutting boards from the original NUOLAN set
- Your child mostly wants to cut firm vegetables
- You want a set for kids over 8 who are ready for a sharper knife
What owners like
- Handles soft fruit, cucumbers, bread and cooked eggs well
- Light weight and grippy handles suit small hands
- Helps kids build confidence and join in at meal prep
- Easy to clean
Common complaints
- Struggles with firm produce such as raw carrots, sweet potatoes and unpeeled onions
- Needs a back and forth sawing motion that can frustrate kids
Based on Tovla Jr.'s own product pages, a hands on review of the Tovla Jr. nylon knives from ChopChic, and the Kidtchen retailer listing for a Tovla Jr. cutting set..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Dec 2024
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A toddler cooking tool set with a kid safe serrated knife, a chopper, a peeler, gloves and a picture recipe book; reviewed here in place of the NUOLAN 13 piece kids knife set, a generic listing that could not be read, and this set has fewer pieces and no crinkle cutter, sandwich cutters or cutting boards.
- Kid safe knife with serrated edges sized for small hands
- Chopper for a simple downward cutting motion
- Child sized peeler and protective gloves
- Recipe book with step by step photos for kids who cannot read yet
A reasonable first cooking kit for toddlers and preschoolers who want to help slice soft fruit and vegetables with an adult nearby. The trade-off is that Tovla Jr.'s serrated blades need a sawing motion and, in independent testing, struggled with firm foods like raw carrots and sweet potatoes, so it suits practice and soft foods rather than real prep.
How it compares
Specs
- Age
- 3 to 8 years, per Tovla Jr.
- In the set
- Kid safe knife, chopper, protective gloves, peeler and a visual recipe book
- Material
- BPA-free, per the maker
- Blade
- Serrated and slightly flexible, per the maker
- Care
- Toddler set page says the knives are dishwasher safe and hand washing extends their life; other Tovla Jr. pages recommend hand washing
- Supervision
- Adult supervision required, per the maker
Worth knowing
- Tovla Jr. states that adult supervision is still required during kitchen activities.
- The maker states the tools are made from BPA-free materials and are designed to cut less than adult knives.
Questions
Can a toddler cut themselves with a Tovla Jr. knife?
The maker says its knives are designed to cut less than adult knives, and it still says adult supervision is required.
What foods can kids cut with nylon knives?
ChopChic found Tovla Jr.'s nylon knives handle bananas, strawberries, melon, cucumber, zucchini, bread and hard boiled eggs, but struggle with raw carrots and sweet potatoes.
What age is the Tovla Jr. Toddler Cutting Set for?
Tovla Jr. lists ages 3 to 8.
Are Tovla Jr. knives dishwasher safe?
The toddler set page says yes, with hand washing to extend their life. Some other Tovla Jr. pages recommend hand washing only.
Sources
- Tovla Jr.: Toddler Knife Set with Peeler & Gloves
- Tovla Jr.: Kids Knife and Foldable Cutting Board Set
- Tovla Jr.: 18 Piece Kids Cooking Gift Set
- ChopChic: Tovla Jr. Review, The Safest Kids Knife Set for Little Chefs
- Kidtchen: TOVLA JR. Kids' Safe Cutting Set for Cooking
- For Small Hands: Kids Nylon Knife Set
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.