I have a lively toddler who loves to test things to destruction. I like cats, astronomy and walking
I have a lively toddler who loves to test things to destruction. I like cats, astronomy and walking
Member since:26.04.2001
Reviews:7
Little Ttikes Junioractivity gym is a small slide/climbing frame for 18 months - to a manufacturer suggested 4 years. It is brightly coloured and an easy size for a toddler to use
We bought this as a managable outdoor toy for my 17 month old. It looked easy to constuct - moulded plastic panels that just slot together. However I just could not put it together propery, one panel will not slide into place completely no matter how much I push, pull and swear at it. My husband cant do it either. However it still seems sturdy even though it isnt all clicked into place so we are risking it for the moment. (If I can jump up and down on it without it collapsing it should be ok!)
My daughter absolutely loves it. She climbed on to it as soon as I showed her where to put her feet and slid down to climb straight back on. She can do this for a good forty minutes at a time without getting bored. She also loves climbing underneath where there are cut out holes to make a sort of den. There is one slight safety consideration in that the top platform is shaped so that the child can climb on but then if they stand on the platform - which is surrounded on all sides - and jump up and down in excitement they will eventually fall though the hole that they climb through to get on.
Im a bit worried about how quickly she will grow out of it. It will certainly last this summer but it will need to take on new roles next summer if it is to last.
I would recommend this toy for young toddlers provided they are supervised carefully!
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I am sure your child won't get bored too quickly with it, these things usually keep them happy for few years but i understand you.
Alex
christinemc 12.05.2001 12:23
I thought my daughter would outgrow this before she was 4, but she's 3.5 now and still enjoys playing on it. I think it looks small for her now, but she is happy. The ideal age range is probably about 18 months to 3 years though.