Editorial Review

Just like any great artist, your little one should be preparedfor that moment when creative inspiration arrives. Featuring a largechalkboard on one side and a blank pad of paper on the other, thisDouble Easel will ensure that your pintsize Van Gogh can capture amoment of inspiration before it passes. The Double Easel is made ofdurable plastic and comes with wide trays on both sides for storing artsupplies (not included), as well as a large piece of chalk and aneraser (included). A large plastic clamp on one side of the easel holdsdown a 50-sheet pad of paper (included), and the two storage trays areremovable for easy cleanup. Designed for use by one or two children ata time, the Double Easel folds together for compact storage. Measures43.5 inches tall. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Reviews (34)

A fun toy
Everyone knows that easels are a great toy for children, they encourage creativity and give them a reason to turn off the tv... My son has this easel, and it is really nice, I just wish that when they constructed it they would have bothered to put holes in the wide trays so when water or paint is spilled in them, it can drain out. As it is, I have to invert the entire easel to drain the trays. (Yes, this is an outdoor toy.) The only other major drawback to this easel is that the pad of paper that is provided is quickly used up, and I don't know where to find replacement pads. My son (who is a young 4) loves to draw on the plastic chalkboard side with his sidewalk chalks, and enjoys painting when I can find paper to use with it. Assembly was not as easy as we'd hoped, my husband is a real Mr. Fix-it and this gave him a little trouble. It was also missing a small part. BUT all these things aside, I would reccomend this to a friend, and I think your child would have fun with it also.

Most durable one out there - like new after 4 children!
This is just a great toy. Ours has gone through 4 children, 3 of them boys, and it's still like new. Little Tikes makes things that last forever and this is no exception. The trays snap off for easy cleanup, but stay on when needed by children. It's just so much fun for them to be able to draw on one side and paint on the other at the same time. We buy the finger paint sets and use the paper that is included in them and also, they make extra paper sets sold separately that provides the slippery side needed for finger painting. I love how easily this easel cleans up and requires very little maintenance. A great buy for a lot of fun!

Disappointment
How can you review something that is missing parts and you can't use? After trying to pick out the perfect easel for our grandson who just turned 3 - we picked this one because of the reviews it received. You cannot imagine how upset we were the evening before we were to travel to Richmond to give it to him, already put together when we were missing major parts. Too late to call the store to correct the mistake and we are leaving very early in the morning before the stores will be open again. You would think that when you purchase something that all the parts would be in place - especially something for a child. So, we head to Richmond tomorrow morning - with a new broken birthday present for our grandson. This is not acceptable - and will be last item I purchase from Little Tikes. I've called Little Tikes and left a message for them, but this won't fix the face that I will see in the morning when I tell him his birthday present isn't ready yet and he can't play with it. Come on people - if you have a job - at least do it right!

Great toy--even secondhand!!
I bought this easel used and it was still in perfect shape after being played with at a daycare. We are using it outdoors and plan to use it inside all winter. My 2 year-old loves to hide inbetween the easel for fun, paint, and use the chalkboard. I love the removeable trays. I do wish it was height-adjustable--or at least the paper clip was, but that's ok. We just use clothespins to pin 2 pieces of paper together to "lower" the paper.

BEWARE of chalkboard
I have brought home 4 different easels, and ALL of them have had broken chalkboards. As another review said, it is a very sharp plastic material and can be very dangerous for young children. I'm going back again today to see if I can find another one that is not broken. The manufacturer needs to be aware of this defect!!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Ah, even in inclement weather, it can be summertime in the playroom. And what's more summery than the age-old tradition of charring goodies over a flame? This toy barbecue grill for tots makes sizzling and grilling sounds, and has a bed of red "coals" that light up. A toy burger, drumstick, sesame seed buns, and veggies can be flipped with a spatula (all included) on the toy range, which has a lift-up lid, pushcart handle, storage space, and wheels. The grill is hollow, lightweight, and attracts the eye with primary colors. It's perfect for kids 2 to 4 years old, but please remind them that the grill does not work with real food--or fire, for that matter. Three AAA batteries, and adult assembly, required. --Diane Beall ... Read more

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My son loves this grill!
This past Christmas I looked all over for a barbeque grill for my son, so he could be like grandpa. Every place seemed to have the same one with a green top and eyes on it, but I was looking for something a little different. This one looked better than the other styles I had been seeing. This barbeque sounds like it is actually lighting up when he presses the green button. He plays with it so much we need to replace the batteries again. Awesome product!

benscemy
My son, now almost three, and the children I babysit love this toy. We have had it for a year now, and it is played with every day. I haven't had any problems with the lid coming off, maybe once or twice in a year. It is such a great toy for pretending, and he loves to cook on the grill just like his Daddy. GREAT!!

Lid falls off
My two boy's, age's 3 and 16 months received this as a christmas gift. They really love playing with it, especially the youngest. The only problem is the lid is constantly falling off. I was a little surprised by this since Little Tikes toys are usually made better. Other than that the kids enjoy it.

Favorite Gift !
We gave this to our 18 month old grandson for Christmas. He received lots of other toys but this by far has been his FAVORITE! He loves to light the coals and pretend to cook. It's very durable and easy to push around. Little Tikes have the best and most sturdy toys! We love them!

Target shipping
We have not a good experience with the shipping of the Little Tikes Grill and Glow elctric BBQ. The site says it will ship between 3 and 5 days. We received an e-mail saying it wasn't going to be delivered until Jan. 14. When my husband contacted the customer servie department. They were rude and said there was nothing that could be done. The site currently says it will ship before Christmas. So Beware of ordering! ... Read more

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Wonderful!
I bought this for my son when he was 15 months old, and he loved it right away. It holds his attention for hours...amazing! The three doors on the bottom open and close w/o worry for pinched fingers, which satisfies his need to open and close things all day long. All of his friends love it too! A suggestion though, this exact item is $79.98 at Toys R Us.

The best kitchen there is !!!!!
We bought this for our daughter (then 15 months) at christmas time. It has been the first thing she goes to every morning since. It is so realistic and fun, she loves pretending to cook and do dishes. We have bought some more play food since christmas and the cupboards have plenty of room to store it all! I think this is one of the best big ticket items you could buy....and will grow with your child for years to come! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Just Like Mommy's Kitchen
My 2-year-old daughter got this kitchen for Christmas and loved it! I loved the fact it didn't have many little pieces like the other play kitchens had. The kitchen comes with pretend food, however there are no pots, pans, or utensils. Littles Tikes makes a set for this kitchen with pots and pans-I would recommend buying it. And Little Tikes = DURABLE. The stove, faucet, microwave all make true to life noises. And my daughter loves to poke her head through the window. My husband and I put it together ourselves. It took us about an hour, not that difficult. My daughter loved it because it was so much like Mommy's kitchen. I have no complaints whatsoever. This toy was well worth the money we spent ($100 at Toys R Us around Christmas). My daughter had peeled off some of the stickers (she does that to all her toys) and Little Tikes sent me replacement ones for FREE! This is a MUST BUY!

Our L'il Tyke loves this!
My granddaughter is turning two this week and we bought her this kitchen after doing a lot of research on price, durability and fun. At this age, it's hard to find toys that will keep their attention for longer than 5 minutes. She LOVES this! From looking thru the window, washing her hands in the pretend sink, opening and closing the doors, and her favorite is the microwave. She LOVES buttons! She doesn't care much for some of the sounds, for example, she puts her hands over her ears and walks away when the "water" noise comes on. She can't identify the food yet so the "interaction" about cooking the chicken or the macaroni and cheese and the instruction about not forgetting to clean up, goes right over her head. Perhaps as she gets older she'll appreciate it. When I'm trying to focus her attention AWAY from something, like the TV, I just say: Do you want to go wash your hands? Or Do you want to press the buttons? and she goes running for her kitchen. Needless to say, I highly recommend this toy!

Very pleased!!!
We bought this for our 2 year old daughter who loves kitchens. We didn't want to buy the most expensive one because she loves any kitchen set. This one has great sounds and features. She was already playing with it when I pulled it out of the box, and it wasn't even put all the way together. She has played with it so much since we got it yesterday. It doesn't come with a lot of dishes, but she is happy with what came with it. At 2, she doesn't need so many dishes, she'll just lose them right now anyway. She has some from a picnic set. I recommend this product highly. And I got it on sale, so that was a bonus!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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Aesome Product
I purchased this item for my daughter for her 1st Birthday and she LOVES it.I wanted to buy her a kitchen set because she is always playing with my cabinets so I thought we'd buy her,her own.I was a little hesitant after seeing others in the stores because my daughter is short for her age(only 28 inches),but this is the perfect height for her!It is recommended for ages 2+ but I think a 2 year old might be a litle too big to fully enjoy this toy.If you are looking for a kitchen set for a younger chil this is perfect.It comes already assembled(even stickers placed)right out of the box.I ordered it online on a Sunday it arrived on Friday!!!

durable
This particular item is very safe and durable for kids.
It last long and can be recycled down the line. The beauty of this toy it keeps kids very active in the kitchen and out the parents hair for a while. My niece she will be 2yrs old soon and she loves to cook, she is always in the kitchen trying to help her mom cook with her plastic containers so this is perfect for her, and i know she will enjoy this.

Great Kitchen for toddlers!
We just purchased this for our daughter's Christmas and it was a hit! The best feature, IMO, is the full-size fridge. This is my daughter's fav part to play with. The phone would come in a very close second. Although, she will outgrow it within a year or two I think it is sized just right and the picture is a good indicator of it's size. Her head comes to the top which is perfect! It is built very sturdy and the only thing I would change is the shelves inside the fridge which are not exactly flat so her small play milk bottles that are light will fall over easily but for bigger sturdier play food it is perfect! I highly recomend this little kitchen for you 1-2.5 year old!

Nice and Sturdy, but Small
This item is made out of sturdy, thick plastic. No assembly required (the stickers are even already on). It has all the appliances you could want in a kitchen--fridge, dishwasher, oven, microwave, and even a phone--with plenty of storage space for dishes and play food. However, it does not come with any accessories. Also, the sink handle does not move (so baby can't pretend to turn it off or on), and sink does not have a removable basin. The electronic phone (with sounds) is a nice feature, and was a major selling point in my decision to purchase this item. Please be aware that this item is for SMALL children. My daughter is not even 2 (and average height) and it is just right for her now, so she will probably outgrow it in a year or two. The height is actually just over 30 inches (this site shows it as over 36 inches, but I think the height and width must be reversed). Overall, a solid product, but I was disappointed in the size.

Nice & Sturdy, but Small
This item is made out of sturdy, thick plastic. No assembly required (the stickers are even already on). It has all the appliances you could want in a kitchen--fridge, dishwasher, oven, microwave, and even a phone--with plenty of storage space for dishes and play food. However, it does not come with any accessories. Also, the sink handle does not move (so baby can't pretend to turn it off or on), and sink does not have a removable basin. The electronic phone (with sounds) is a nice feature, and was a major selling point in my decision to purchase this item. Please be aware that this item is for SMALL children. My daughter is not even 2 (and average height) and it is just right for her now, so she will probably outgrow it in a year or two. The height is actually just over 30 inches (this site shows it as over 36 inches, but I think the height and width must be reversed). Overall, a solid product, but I was disappointed in the size. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A realistically noisy pretend lawn mower with fun visual effects, this one is likely to get a good deal of use by toddlers who want to play grownup. The coolest part of this toy is the see-through plastic mulch compartment. It's full of tiny colored beads that dance around when the mower is in motion, giving the illusion of grass being mulched. An on/off key, gear switch, gas cap, and a loud popping noise add to the entertaining components. Made in typically durable Little Tikes fashion, this toy will stand up to many miles of lawn mowing. --Jane Snyder ... Read more

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My Nephew Loves It
My nephew loves his Little Tikes Landscaper mower almost as much as his Little Tikes Cozy Coupe car. When he's not driving, he's out mowing, or in mowing as he often likes to mow his room, the hallway, living room, he doesn't care, he'll mow it all.

The mower is a great toy that keeps him running and walking and generally working out all his excess energy. The best part is the look of satisfaction on his face when he shows you his freshly mowed carpet or lawn. He's so proud!

My son does everything but slep with it....
I bought it for my 15 year old because I can't seem to get him to use the real &%((^_+^+ one.

Actually my son is 3 and has had it for a year and I would bet he has pushed it for 20+ miles following me around the yard. If you have a toddler that likes "bullbozers" and "dumpstrucks" then this is your toy.

Hard to push
My daughter recieved this mower for her second birthday. She was excited about being able to "help" me cut the grass. I don't know if the handle is too tall or just at the wrong angle, but she is unable to push it on the grass. As soon as she would start pushing, the mower's back wheels would come off the ground and it would tip forward. She's three now, and still has trouble with it on the grass. I have watched our friend's children try it also, with the same result. The mower seems to be well made, but just hasn't seen much use. Not much fun pushing a lawn mower when your not on the lawn.

The Absolute Best
I bought this for my son when he was 18 months. He absolutely loves it. He is now 26 months, and still enjoys the mower very much. He loves to push it up and down on our front lawn. It's a great pretend play!

Great for babies who can walk a few steps on their own
My 14-month-old son received this for his first birthday and it has been his favorite toy ever since.

He uses it indoors and outdoors. He pulls it, pushes it, pushes down on the handle to flip it up and look at the underside, plays with the controls, opens and closes the "gas cap", etc. He never tires of it. His latest game is to set a big ball on the "engine", and try to push the mower around without bumping the ball off.

IMPORTANT: This mower is great for babies who already can walk one or two steps on their own, or who can stand steadily on their own. It's not great for babies who need something to lean on in order to stand up or walk. If a baby leans or pulls up on the handle, they will not get the support they expect -- the handle will fall to the floor, taking them with it.

My son was walking about four or five steps on his own when he received this mower. His walking ability quickly skyrocketed after receiving it -- perhaps due to his strong desire to play with it.

Great toy -- we love it. Highly recommended. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Shopping for groceries with Mommy will seem more real than ever withthis pintsize poultry and produce carrier. Though only about 2 feet high, thered-and-yellow cart is designed to resemble a grownup's cart. It even includes afold-up space with leg holes near the cart's handle--Mommy usually sits babythere in a real cart--where tots can place a tiny doll. Bright blue plasticwheels add contrast and additional color to this cart, which will last as longas your child's toddler years. --Diane Beall ... Read more

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Wonderful for girls or boys!
I have a 2 year-old toddler boy who normally loves to push things around...anything from chairs, tables, big strollers, to even the strollers for dolls whenever he's at the toy stores. So, I found this to be a great toy for him that he would love.

told you
i wrotea review for the summit fruit basket about that fruit being a runner up! this is a 90's classic and i love it.

Durable, practical, excellent for pretend play!
Six months ago for Christmas, I had purchased a pretend play farmer's market for my almost 2-year-old daughter. However, upon the purchase, I realized that she would enjoy the experience much more if she had a shopping cart to go with it. After perusing over the products available at the local toy store, I chose this. Not only did it look more durable than the other carts, but it also was more pleasing to the eye. A bonus feature I found was it has a "seat" up front to put her teddy bear or doll in (none of the others had this feature), just like when going to the grocery store with Mommy!

To this day, this shopping cart is one of her most used toys, and it doesn't show any signs of falling apart anytime soon. In addition, it was also one of the easiest "assembly required" toys I have had to put together (by myself, no less). I am so thankful I found this product!

Emma's Grandma
Emma got this toy at 12 months. She is now 19 months old and likes to walk around the house and "shop" with it while picking up her toys. It's even sturdy enough to give her a "ride" in it.

Great toy but one safety hazard
This is a wonderful toy. My daughter, who is 12 months old, has had this toy for four months and has never tired of it. She loves to push it around and fill it up with her toys. It's also great for when kids are first walking since it has no sharp edges. There is only one safety issue: the toy comes with plastic play money -- dollars and coins. The dollars are fine, but the coins are a chokable hazard. Although they seem too large (which is why I didn't immediately throw them out), my daughter was able to get one lodged sideways in the back of her mouth and choked. If a family friend hadn't noticed, I'm afraid of what would have happened to my daughter. I happened to have the video tape on and was in the other room when it happened. When I play back the video tape, I'm horrified. My daughter clearly picks up the coin, inserts it in her mouth, then begins to choke and gag. Other than that, this is a truly great toy. Three of my friends have it and also love it. However, we have all thrown out the yellow plastic coins.

Update to this review: I received a call from a representative at Little Tikes who was concerned about the possible choking/gagging hazard from the plastic coins that come with this toy. The rep said that they take safety concerns like this very seriously, and she's forwarding notes from our conversation to the design engineers at Little Tikes. I am very impressed with Little Tikes and believe that they're a caring company. The rep did mention one thing: this toy is for kids 24 months and older. I got it when my daughter was first walking (at 9 months), which might explain why the plastic coins posed more of a hazard than they might normally for the appropriate age range. However, since my daughter is tall and has loved the shopping cart from day one, I would still purchase it when I did. I would just throw out the plastic coins. I believe that Little Tikes is a wonderful company with equally great products, which is why so many of the toys I buy are made by them. ... Read more

Editorial Review

What child doesn't associate summer with carefree afternoons spent in the yard running through the sprinkler? This cute plastic cat, dog and mouse sprinkler is easily connected to any garden hose (not included) and features functions that will grow along with your child.Young tots can push the mouse down for a stationary sprinkler with a gentle water spray; while older children can move the mouse to the "up" position and watch the dog chase the cat, shooting water in all directions for lots of spraying, splashing fun.--Deb Oroszlan ... Read more

Editorial Review

Cook up a storm (or a symphony) with this 11-sound electronickitchen center. Young chefs will enjoy preparing a gourmet extravaganzaat the stove and microwave console, complete with light-up burners andthree cooking sounds. When they turn on the faucet to clean up, they'llhear running water. And they can chat with their friends on the phone,which has four additional sounds and sits in a convenient stove-sidebracket when not in use. Altogether there are 15 accessories, includingcups, plates, knives and forks, and a frying pan. The main unit isapproximately 42 inches high, 38 inches wide, and 18 inches deep andhas several shelves and a removable cutting board. The screw-togetherconstruction requires adult assembly; four AA batteries (not included)are required for the lights and sound effects. Ah, the sound of onionssizzling in a frying pan--bon appétit! --RichardFarr ... Read more

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WELL WORTH IT
I bought this kitchen set for my daughter Brianna for her 3rd birthday. The counter top was a major pain. It took along time to get it hooked in right. We actually had to cut a little bit underneath to get it to fit right. Once we cut a little bit out of the one side it went right into place. The phone holder does not stay in. But this is not a negative review. Once you get past the counter top, assembly is a snap. The faucet makes running water sounds the phone works, the stove lights up and the grill makes sizzling sounds it is too cute. I also have a 7 year old and both my daughters absolutely love it. There is also a place to feed there baby dolls. They make burgers and hot dogs and it keeps them busy for hours which is nice for me.

Nice kitchen, but not for boys
This is such a great kitchen - it has all the bells and whistles and the stove and sink both have sounds and light up. However, it was VERY difficult to assemble (don't do it Christmas Eve) and many of the parts just do not fit properly. We never did get the phone to install correctly. In addition, the piece that goes inside the dishwasher and the stove is very flimsy, so much so that it is now bowed. This stove does come with quite a few cooking pieces so that's an added plus. It's a lot of fun for my little "Emeril" but find something more durable if you have a boy.

keeps attention for hours
I bought this for my twin grandchildren (almost3). They play with it nonstop for up to 4 hours. Its durable and they learn so much from it. They are boy and girl so it is good for any gender! And anything that can keep their attention for any length of time is worth the $$$$'s :)

hard to put together
This one is difficult to put together. Screws positioned where you cannot use a standard sized screwdriver. Snap in knobs do not snap in. impossible to attach phone holder. does not stand level on flat surface.

Great kitchen!
We bought this for our 18 month old daughter for Christmas so that she could play while I was cooking. She LOVES it! She immediately learned to say "hot dog", though she has never had one. She cooks pretend food and feeds us with the forks and spoons. She also enjoys putting all of her dishes away (in the oven, but who cares) and enjoys the fact that the buttons on the phone actually push and sound like a touch tone. The only drawback is that the phone holder doesn't stay on, but I think with a little modification, we can fix that. ... Read more

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Fun for 3 of my young children
I bought this for my 8 week old to enjoy and she does she bats at the toys watches herself in the mirror and coos to the music. sometimes its a little overstimulating for her and the only part i have problems with is when she kicks her legs she hits the green foot bar wich causes her to push the toy away. but this could be fixed by placeing it against a wall or holding it. the best part is that my 3 year old and 2 year old enjoy this toy as well and its sturdy so i dont have to worry about them breaking it. i also found it easy to asemble had it together in 5 minutes. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A fun learning toy for budding homemakers, this massive multipurpose unit is designed with electronic sensors that recognize the make-believe foods and housewares that accompany the set and respond affirmably with more than 50 different phrases. ("What a great cook!") A two-burner stovetop sits aside a sink and a cordless phone, handy for chatting with a friend. Above rests a shelf with a microwave oven, digital radio, and coffeemaker, while stationed below are a refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. adjacent to this, swinging out from the kitchen base, is a laundry center complete with an ironing board situated atop a stackable washer and dryer, all equipped with appropriate sound effects. The toy is multilingual, able to speak in English, Spanish, or French. Included are 21 accessories such as a grilled cheese sandwich, a sauté pan, cups, plates, and silverware. In all it requires nine AA batteries, sold separately. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

Features

• Interactive vanity lights up and talks to a child as she plays
• Features a cute ballerina that twirls to music and a locking, pull-out drawer for storage
• Includes a stool and 5 accessories: hair dryer, lipstick, nail polish, comb and key
• Requires 6 “AA” alkaline batteries (not included)

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2-year old loves it!
I got this for my daughter's second birthday, and she loves it! The hair dryer sound is her favorite, and she likes to put lipstick and nailpolish on everyone in the house. I love that it tells her to put her comb, hair dryer, and makeup back when she is finished-it has made her keep all the pieces together! I would recommend this toy to anyone with a little girl! ... Read more

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There are better products out there
We received this as a gift for my third child. The older two used a wonderful one that gave out after the second one and unfortunately, they're not made anymore. This one only has two advantages over the old one: (1) it has a wheel control (like those on roller skates) to tighten the wheel so it won't go too fast for the baby learning to walk and (2) it's much easier to make it go flat or sit it back up right - I broke a lot of fingernails trying to make the old one change positions.

The two doors, like the other reviewers said, come off way too easily. Once they're off -- there is little left on the toy except the boring sliders (in comparison to other baby toys). The three "letters" just float around the junk pile and are a waste.

At least, the walker has two handles - one on top for standing, and one on the back for walking on knees, which my baby likes to do. I'm glad it wasn't me who bought this.

does the job
As a parent who's child has used three different walkers, I will have to say this is our favorite. It has a good wide base which prevents tipping, as well as tripping over wheels which are too close together (important if your child is tall). My daughter's physical therapist agrees it is one of the better walkers she has seen in terms of supporting a near-walking child, not necessarily in terms of entertainment value.

Not Little Tikes quality!
I like the sliding bugs and popping butterfly, and my daughter likes to carry the plastic envelopes around with her. As a walking toy this is not very sturdy. Also, the blue and green doors on the front are supposed to flip open, but my little one can easily pull them off completely. I expect better quality from Little Tikes.

Not a good toy
This toy is not recommended for babies learning to walk. It is flimsy and when my son falls backwards it winds up falling on top of him and frightens him, sometimes even hitting his face. There should be more weight to the bottom of the thing to help keep it stable. I wish I knew this before I purchased this item. Instead of assisting my baby with walking, it hurts him.

Serves it purpose
I bought this for my son when he was starting to cruise the furniture. He instantly fell in love with it. The only issue I've had with it is the doors come off way too easy. It was always te first thing he did.... take the doors off. I just ended up leaving them off... problem solved I loved the fact the it has wheel control (the main reason I bought it) so you can make it slower for new walkers. I had a walker without wheel locks and my poor little guy kept falling because he couldn't keep up with the walker but as soon as I brought this one home he was all over the place. Now at 16 months and walking on his own, he still loves it. He put the letters in the slots and brings mommy and daddy mail as well as other toys he can fit in there. The way I look at it is it served it's purpose as a walker and now it's a toy for my walking toddler. ... Read more

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Great Toy!!
My 11 month old son loves this toy!! He got it for Easter when he was 9 months old from his grandparents. I thought at the time he would be too young for it but he would like it when he got a little older. Well I was wrong, he has loved it from day one! It is the one toy in our house he never gets bored of. He loves to play with the little balls. He rolls them and chases them all through the house. He also loves the golf club. He always gets it out and drags it with him everywhere. It is really I great toy with many uses. I highly recommend it!

Definitely not the greatest
We received this as a gift for my son's 1st birthday. At first I thought it would be cool since it has multiple sports, but unfortunately we've found it to be pretty worthless. The only thing my son had fun with for a while was putting balls - and other things - in the basketball hoop. If we ever can't find something, we can usually look in there and it's wedged in halfway down. The design of the spinning balls isn't done very well since by the time a child is old enough to have the dexterity to do it, s/he is probably too tall for the baseball and the golf ball one isn't close enough to the ground. Basically, all the bat and golf club seem to be good for are hitting things that aren't supposed to be hit. We've had this for 5 months now and I wish we had returned it and got something else.

Confussing toy
At first my 11 month old liked it. He was curious and wanted to see how it worked. However after the first few minuted he was very bored of it. I believe it is to old for younger toddlers. Seeing how my 11 month old did not like it, I thought my 2 year old would. Wrong! All he did was get in trouble for hitting things in the house with the bat. The place that you are suppossed to hit the ball does not work well. As well as the golfing part of it. You hit the ball and it barely moves (and my 2 year old has a pretty good arm). We had the toy out for 2 days and it got put away!

My daughter loves this toy!
My 12 month old daughter received this as an early Christmas gift and loves it! She plays with it almost every day. I have the bat put up for now- I don't think she's ready for that part yet, but I think this toy will grow nicely with her. She loves to make baskets and spin the golf ball and baseball around the base. I think it's kept her interest well compared to a lot of toys. I would definitely recommend it!

My son loves this toy
My son got this toy as an early Christmas gift when he was 10 months old, it has had it for 2 months now. He has loved it from day one. To my husband's delight my son loves the golf club. He carries it all over the house. He has figured out how to hit the loose balls with the club or bat. He doesn't hit the balls on the stand with the club or bat but he does spin them with his hands. He likes to put the balls in the basket and have them twirl down. I really think this is a great toy for hand eye coordination. Also, one of my favorite things about this toy is that it doesn't have any lights or music. I hate how all toys have to make noise. It is definately one of our favorite toys. ... Read more

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Great Choice!
We just purchased this for our one-year-old. She loves banging on the piano keys to hear the noise it makes. She doesn't know how to use the xylophone yet, but that makes the toy even better. As she gets older she will learn how to use it. This is a great choice. Even mommy and daddy will have fun playing with it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This action-packed, energy burning rider offers a playground of thrills in even the smallest backyard. Bringing together three popular activities in one unique high-energy ride--bouncing on an oversized inflatable ball, rocking on a teeter-totter, and whirling on a merry-go-round--this rider is sure to please the playground connoisseur. Hop on the seat, bounce on the ball, and pivot right, left, or even spin completely around. For stability the stay-put base must be weighted with a minimum of 90 pounds of dry sand (not included). Only for use by children under 70 pounds. Winner of the 2002 Parents' Choice Foundation Silver Honor Award. --Deb Oroszlan ... Read more

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I'm disappointed in this toy
I've always loved Little Tikes toys and have been happy with everything I've bought of this brand of toys for my daughter except this one. She does not go high enough to satisfy her, and she is 2 1/2. She got this for Christmas when we got a hole in the Jump-O-Lene and sent it back! We were looking for something to replace that. I thought she could jump high and maybe sway from side to side at the same time, but she can't seem to do that yet. I don't know if she will be able to in the future but her 3 year old cousin can't seem to do both at the same time either and he gets bored with it real fast too. We wasted our money.

not worth the money
I bought this last summer and it has had about 5 minutes of use total. My 5 year old is too heavy for it (it doesn't give him any bounce) and my 2 year old can't touch the ground when he sits on it. Seem that only a very thin, tall child would be able to use it and find it at all entertaining.

WATER!!
Try using water instead of sand it works just as well and takes a fraction of the time!!!

WhirlBounce Rider
My mother bought this for my son for his birthday last year. We just set it up on his birthday this year. We waited so long due to the "sand issue" 90 lbs of sand is a lot of sand. Putting it together was no big deal, but getting the sand in that little hole was a big deal. First we bought sand that was too wet. My son and his friend were dying to get on this thing, so I had to go back out and get 90 lbs of dry sand. Also, it tells you not to get sand in the spinning part, which is impossible because the hole for the sand is 2 inches from the spinning part.
Not very happy at all. And it was expensive. By the way, when it was finally ready to ride, the kids were on it like 2 minutes and were bored.

No fun for the little one
My son recieved this Whirlybounce Rider for Christmas. I thought it would be great for him since he is an only child and he'll be able to bounce around on his own without needing another child on the other end. But no such luck. My son is 3 1/2 and is a large boy for his age and he had no luck being able to bounce around. It's very stiff and too big. I would also say Little Tikes misguessed on age approx. My little newphew who is turning two next month can't touch the ground when he's siting on it. I would say this toy is a big disappointment and DO NOT buy it. And it's not too cheap either. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Busy little hands will discover plenty of projects to completewith this sturdy, pintsize workhorse. Less than 2 feet tall, it standseasily on the floor or on a table. The tan pounding bench has five holesinto which young carpenters can pound two chunky plastic nails or securetwo colorful screws hidden under the bench's flip top. Easy-grip plasticscrewdriver, hammer, and wrench also store under the pounding bench, oryou can hang them on pegs. Three interlocking gears give youngsters aglimpse at the mechanics of cause-and-effect actions. Although theworkhorse does not collapse for compact storing, a built-in handle doesallow for easy toting. --Liane Thomas ... Read more

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Tipsy Tool Bench
After a few months, I put our workhorse out with the garbage collection. The item was entirely too tipsy. Not flimsy - it is well made, but if your child leans on it, over it goes. So out it went. Don't recommend this item - get something with a square top so that it is secure - the A frame on this toy is a very bad design.

not worth it
This toy should be a lot sturdier than it is. It frustrates me and my toddler because it constantly falls down. It isn't a very interesting toy because there are many toys on the market that intrigue toddlers much more. I do not recommend this toy!

Avoid this toy!
This workshop appeared to be a great toy but it will not stay open. Whoever created this toy did a very bad job. It needs something to keep it open otherwise a soon as your child plays with it, it'll fall over. Look for something else!

Fun toy for creative play
Bought this toy for my son 1 1/2 year old son. He loves it. unlike other reviewers we have not had a problem with it staying up or with the legs collapsing. I have a large boy and he even climbs on it without a problem or injury. this toy is durable, in nice bright colors and fun to play with. My son was frustrated at first because the screws would not push in or pull out as easily as the nails but he soon got the hang of the turning function. Now he spends time moving the screws and nails from hole to hole and uses the diffent tools for banging on everything he can. Lots of fun at a good price.

Great Toy
My son got this for Christmas... At first it kept tipping over and along with a lot of the other reviews, i was getting frustrated. But then realized that if i pulled hard enough the legs lock into place and problem solved. My son likes the hammer and nails the best! ... Read more

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sign keeps falling down
I recently bought this sign but evey time the wind blows the sign falls down. Maybe if you made something that would hold it open then it would stay up!

Great Sign
We live in a cove and have been having a problem with people speeding. We put the sign up in the middle of the street at the entrance to the cove. I was very surprised to see how many people actually slow down. Even if we're just playing in the yard we put it out. My 4-year old loves putting the sign out. I would recommend this to anyone with small children that like to play outside. The only problems we have is on windy days, the sign is light weight and gets blown over. I have fixed that by putting a hinge on the side. ... Read more

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Coffee Time
My little girl is 3. She got one at christmas time as a gift from her Aunt and she loves it. Its very durable and educational. She always loved helping her Pop make coffee in the mornings for her Nana so now she gets in the kitchen with him and makes it with her coffee maker using water and she has a ball with it. She likes the fact it turns on (the light) you can put water in it and the water drips down in the pot like a real one. Its an awesome toy. Im gonna buy more toys like this one. It keeps her occupied for hours, and also she can carry it anywhere and play with it. Its great. Your kids will love it!!

Best toy I have bought my son yet!!!
My 2 year old is very interested in his fathers coffee maker. When I saw this I just knew it would be a big hit. HE LOVES IT. The fact that it actually puts water through into the coffee pot is the best part. He plays with this for hours. He also feels like a big boy learning to pour. Great for learning fine motor skills such as pouring a liquid. ... Read more