Could a near-4-year-old use this? Hi --have a girl, around 38-40 lbs, who used what I believe was this model in a hotel pool, loved it -- am wondering if, despite the product's message that it is for up to 3 yrs. of age, it could be used for an older kid.All best,EM Could a near-4-year-old use this? Hi --have a girl, around 38-40 lbs, who used what I believe was this model in a hotel pool, loved it -- am wondering if, despite the product's... » Read More Could a near-4-year-old use this? Hi --have a girl, around 38-40 lbs, who used what I believe was this model in a hotel pool, loved it -- am wondering if, despite the product's message that it is for up to 3 yrs. of age, it could be used for an older kid.All best,EM « Show Less
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I think it depends less on age and more on size/weight. At a certain point, a float is going to be unstable if the child is bigger than it's rated for.
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I would not recommend this for a child that age. I mange an indoor pool and this is a great product that we get a lot of use out of, but children older (larger) that a two-year old are big enough and strong enough to easily tip this toy over. Once tipped over, an older child's legs get caught in the leg holes, and they get trapped upside down. For safe pool play, I would recommend the Supersoft Life Jacket from Texas recreation (fun, comfortable, and safe) and of course constant adult supervision. =) Swimways also makes a regular kid or adult sized Spring Float that would be safer when paired with a lifejacket. Hope that helps! I would not recommend this for a child that age. I mange an indoor pool and this is a great product that we get a lot of use out of, but children older (larger) that a two-year old are big enough and strong enough to easily tip this toy over. Once tipped over, an older child's legs get caught in the leg holes, and they get trapped upside down. For safe pool play, I would recommend the Supersoft Life Jacket from Texas recreation (fun, comfortable, and safe) and of course constant adult supervision. =) Swimways also makes a regular kid or adult sized Spring Float that would be safer when... » Read More I would not recommend this for a child that age. I mange an indoor pool and this is a great product that we get a lot of use out of, but children older (larger) that a two-year old are big enough and strong enough to easily tip this toy over. Once tipped over, an older child's legs get caught in the leg holes, and they get trapped upside down. For safe pool play, I would recommend the Supersoft Life Jacket from Texas recreation (fun, comfortable, and safe) and of course constant adult supervision. =) Swimways also makes a regular kid or adult sized Spring Float that would be safer when paired with a lifejacket. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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Got it when my daughter was 3 and my son was 5 years old. They are now 5 and 7 and still use it all the time. My sister who is 23 years old (about 115 lbs) uses it when she comes over.
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It's recommended for ages 4 mos. to 4 years(max weight of 33 lbs.). I know of people who have put their 3 month old in it, only because that 3 month old had the neck strength to hold their head up. If you're asking in regard to the max. weight limit, as stated, it's 33 lbs. and I wouldn't know if a child any bigger than that would fit. Happy Shopping!
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I started using it with my 10 month-old. She could easily sit on it unassisted. Of course I stayed right by her just in case. My friends with 2 and 3 year olds use it too. Wide age range :)
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I bought this last year for my 4 month old for when we went to the beach on vacation. I don't see why you couldn't use it for any age that physically fits into the bed.
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I wouldn't recommend it for a 2-3 year old, there are a lot of very small pieces. It's definitely better for older children. The durability is good. I had one when I was a little girl and 30+ years later it's still in my dad's basement. I purchased one for my 5-year old last Christmas. It's probably a better fit for children around 4-5 at least.
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You can try, but it works better the higher you fill it. 3/4 would work, and it shouldn't be too high for your children. It is a great pool, though.
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My 3 and 4-year-old grand children use this in the grass (not hard surfaces or it will tear. If it is use just for 'cooling off' then the 8-year-old will be able to use this. If the 8-year-old really wants to use it as a pool, I think it would be much too small.
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Depends on how young. If they are under two, yes! It is a great pool and my daughter who is 21 months loves this pool. So does her cousins who are 5 years old.
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Yes, I bought it for a 4 year old and she loves it. She is also tall for her age. Great toy.
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No booster is appropriate for any child under 40 lbs. The Bubblebum is a great option for squeezing between 2 other seats, etc, but if they don't fit in it and sit in it properly, it is not safe. I concur with all the other answers already posted...
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I feel it would work fine for the 4 year old. We bought it for our 3 year old granddaughter. As for the 6 year old, probably would depend on the size of the child and "how much" pillow do they want. It would work great for a travel pillow like the ad says if the 6 year old doesn't like it. Ours loves it and even her little head sure doesn't take up much of this smaller pillow even so now that I say that, the 6 year old should like it too!
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I have a 3 year old grandson that lives with me and you can put 3 or 4 with adult or about 4 really comfortable up to even 5 or 6. Usually one person per corner area of the pool plus one or middle. But if you had to squish them in you can fit 6-8 three year olds
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I think I used it for about a year. When it started to get too deep with hard water and dirty marks and even cleaning it, I couldn't get into all the cracks, I bought another one when my son was 1. He's 20 months now and I'm still using it. He can sit in a bath just fine but he doesn't like getting water in his face so when I wash his hair, its perfect for him to lay back on comfortably.
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Most reviewers bought it for their 2 year olds (or younger). I bought it for my child's 4th birthday. Personally, I think it works best for 3-4 year olds.
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I would think from using it that it should hold a child up to 3 or 4 yrs old. I think maybe the weight of the child around that age plays a factor more. My child loves it.
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My son used it until he was 3 months and almost 15 pounds. He was 24" long and loved to spring out of it so we had to get another tub.