Yes, they do seem to LOVE the oven! Our is s/steel so makes it reflective and oh so appealing to play around with. My dd (though she is nearly 2 now) understands the concept of hot, so if I say "hot, hot" around the oven or the bbq she backs off and we haven't had any trouble. Just be consistant with things that are off limits seems to work for us. Good luck to you!