Why does it have a "WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD" (Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.)? Which small parts does it have?
184359
Good question! No small parts except the screws that came with it for putting together!
184360
The only small parts I know of are the screws to hold it together. It does come unassembled and you have to put it together. Once together, though, there aren't any small parts.
184361
The only small parts are the eight screws that fasten the end pieces onto the side rails. I suppose a small child could choke on a screw but what idiot is going to leave a screw lying around. They anchor firmly in place and they are not coming out without a screwdriver.
184362
Only thing I can think of is the screws putting it together. There are obviously no other small parts
346493
The manufacturer says 5 and up, and I would have to agree. It has some small parts that could be easily swallowed by younger children. It also took us a few tries to get the transformation correct, but my son picked it up much more quickly than I did! :)
1584232
I would not have a three-year old play with this because of the choking hazards. It comes with a lot of miniature accessories, like a hand dryer, for example, that a three-year old could easily put in their mouth.
440497
The bus specifies that this toy is best for ages 5+. Not for children under 3 because of choking hazards. My daughter was 6 when she received this science kit.
611963
I bought it for my 3 year old grandchild. I don't know what they would consider a "small choking part." The only thing that could even come off of either broom would be the bristles. And I don't know that I would consider that a choking hazard. It has been fine for us!
774896
They are all tiny pieces. Not for young ones who puts toys in their mouths, nose or ears. My son has been playing with these since he was three, but we don't have any younger ones to worry about if the pieces are left out.
939455
I purchased this for my children for Christmas and there are no small parts. My children are 1 and almost 3. They both love it and have so much fun!! The only thing I can think of may be the stickers that you have to apply. I haven't done this yet but there are definitely no small parts. Hope this helps!
941632
I got them for my 2 year old for his birthday. I don't think any are small enough to be choking hazards. Most are 4 inches (approx) long.
521574
These pieces are TINY with lots of littler parts. Maybe 5 yrs. when they don't put things in their mouth - ever!
418439
The age range listed on the box is grades 2-6, but I have used it with much younger children and they have enjoyed it. There are some small pieces and the box states that it should not be used with children under 3.
234929
Not sure why it says that, I've had mine for well over a year ( got it for my son's 1st bday) and no issues with small parts.
685585
I bought this set for my daughter's kindergarten class and it was a great gift! It will be ok for a 3 year old, but it does contain some small pieces. It could possibly be a choking hazard for a 1 1/2 yr old.
47239
We actually used this at a church event with several age ranges of kids from 4 years old to 4th grade. The youngest that could do this without a lot of assistance was about 6. The 4 & 5 year old children needed more assistance. This is a generalization, of course, but that's about the youngest that played with it and had any interest. The box lists choking hazards for children under 3 so we didn't have those children at do it. My 8 year old daughter actually got very good at this and wound up helping the younger ones. All of the kids older than 6 could figure it out pretty quick and enjoyed playing with it. We actually used this at a church event with several age ranges of kids from 4 years old to 4th grade. The youngest that could do this without a lot of assistance was about 6. The 4 & 5 year old children needed more assistance. This is a generalization, of course, but that's about the youngest that played with it and had any interest. The box lists choking hazards for children under 3 so we didn't have those children at do it. My 8 year old daughter actually got very good at this and wound up helping the younger ones. All of the kids older than 6 could figure it out pretty quick and enjoyed... » Read More We actually used this at a church event with several age ranges of kids from 4 years old to 4th grade. The youngest that could do this without a lot of assistance was about 6. The 4 & 5 year old children needed more assistance. This is a generalization, of course, but that's about the youngest that played with it and had any interest. The box lists choking hazards for children under 3 so we didn't have those children at do it. My 8 year old daughter actually got very good at this and wound up helping the younger ones. All of the kids older than 6 could figure it out pretty quick and enjoyed playing with it. « Show Less
1461978
The package says age 6-12. I bought it for my 5 year old grandson. He "helped" his Papa out it together. It does contain alot of small parts. My grandson loves it.
679780
I think that the standard for the warning is if the toy has small pieces or if small pieces could be generated upon breakage. In this case, there are no chokeable parts, but if the ring were to break, I could see how there would be chokeable parts generated. It would take more than usual baby play to break this ring, though. As an adult, I'd have to make a concerted effort to break it, and my first step would be to open the ring, which even my toddler can't do. I don't think it's reasonably a choking hazard when played with by babies/toddlers. That said, my children haven't found it to be a fun toy or a particularly good teether. If you haven't bought it yet, skip it. I think that the standard for the warning is if the toy has small pieces or if small pieces could be generated upon breakage. In this case, there are no chokeable parts, but if the ring were to break, I could see how there would be chokeable parts generated. It would take more than usual baby play to break this ring, though. As an adult, I'd have to make a concerted effort to break it, and my first step would be to open the ring, which even my toddler can't do. I don't think it's reasonably a choking hazard when played with by babies/toddlers. That said, my children haven't found it to be a... » Read More I think that the standard for the warning is if the toy has small pieces or if small pieces could be generated upon breakage. In this case, there are no chokeable parts, but if the ring were to break, I could see how there would be chokeable parts generated. It would take more than usual baby play to break this ring, though. As an adult, I'd have to make a concerted effort to break it, and my first step would be to open the ring, which even my toddler can't do. I don't think it's reasonably a choking hazard when played with by babies/toddlers. That said, my children haven't found it to be a fun toy or a particularly good teether. If you haven't bought it yet, skip it. « Show Less
45813
No idea, I think the only small pieces are pieces that you have when you put it together. I've used this with my, now 2.5 year old all last summer and this spring and it's fine. As far as I can tell there's nothing she could choke on with this trike.
427238
My child is 5 and really enjoys playing with it. I think you could go as young as 3. None of the parts are too small to really worry about a choking hazard.