I was excited to see a swing and slide combo because my son loves both. I purchased this thinking that it would be a perfect starter set for my 21 month old. The swing is so low to the ground that my sons feet hit the ground when he swings, which stops him from swinging. He does love the slide and the fact that he can climb into the swing alone, but it really defeats the purpose. And for his age my son is short. I would not recommend this playset for anyone with an average size toddler, buy something a little bigger for them to grow into. We are sending it back:(
This is a good idea, as anyone who has a child that has outgrown their baby swing and misses it. However, this product is much smaller than the age range indicates (it says 1-4 years). A more appropriate age would be 6 or 9 months to 18 months. Let me explain, my 8 month old fits the swing perfectly right now, but there are only a few inches from his feet to the floor and his head is at the top of the swing. When standing, the side is at chest height on him. My son is very tall for his age (about 32 in), but I cannot see this fitting even an "average sized" four year old as it is marketed. Also the entire structure moves when the swing is being used. My son only weighs 22 lbs, I can't imagine what would happen if you put a 4 year old on this (provided you scrunched them into the swing in the first place). Don't get me wrong, my son LOVES this...unfortunately it will only be in the toy rotation for the next three or four months tops.
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I purchased the above item for my granddaughter's 1st birthday in February. She is now 16 months old. Sadly, she looks to
big for this item and she is small for her age. This will never be age appropriate to 4 YEARS OLD. She will only be able to play
on it this summer. VERY MISLEADING INFORMATION. I would not recomend this product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This is a great small climber! It is small enough to easily fit into a decent sized bedroom/ playroom, but still big enough to befun to climb and play on for little ones. The age rec on this was 1-4, but i'd say its more appropriate for about 15mos to 2.5yrs. Any older and the child might be amused for a day, but it is just not challenging enough or big enough. The swings sits very low and the slide is pretty short.that makes them great for learning to use them and entertaining toddlers, but preschool age kids would probably not have as much interest. My son is not crazy about using the swing for himself, but he puts his bear in it and pushes it. Also, as many other commenters said, the climb up to the platform is fine for a child who's been walking/climbing for a few months, but since there is minimal traction, it might be a bit too hard for very early climbers. Still, some challenge is good for the child to develop climbing and coordination skills. The telescope and wheel are especially fun for my son and his friends who've been over. They seem to get a Big kick out of aiming the scope around to look at each other though it, and spinning the wheel seems to be fun for imaginitive play as if they are driving. It is also very sturdy, and was incredibly easy to assemble. It took me less than 10 minutes to get it set up in my son's room, even without needing directions. I would say go for this if your kids are very young, but otherwise they'll outgrow it too soon.
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We received this for Christmas as a gift from the Grandparents. Its small and was intended to stay in our basement for winter play. Its a very sturdy item, and was really quick and easy to set up.
However, the swing handles are straight metal bars, with not much of a backward motion. My 14 month old daughter hates being in the swing currently. But I suspect it will break easily on the backward motion of the swing, if or when she wants to actually go in.
Also, there aren't stairs to climb on the back to get down the slide. Its a sort of "rock climbing wall" back there to get onto the slide platform. She hasn't been able to climb it yet, as she slides off the "rocks", unless she has on a rubber soled shoe. Since this is indoors currently, she often is in socks or a leather soled slipper shoe. Not enough traction to climb up onto the platform to get down the slide.
Its good in theory, but I wouldn't recommend it as it is.
Bought this for 3 year old who was used to playing with mom's tablet. Not even close to what I expected. Better gift for 1 year old.
