Would this item be dangerous for a 6 year old?
336080
I think any sort of 'travelling or moving' toy can be dangerous for a child....of any age. It would need to have a parents' supervision in a safe area with proper footwear and safety gear....(helmet and elbow and knee protection) away from car and foot traffic....perhaps one's own driveway for starters. It is well made and I bought it for my 7 year old grandson....who plays baseball and soccer and many other sports all with their own inherit dangers.
336081
Yes, it would - six is a bit young for this kind of thing. I would only recommend it if the six-year old has previous experience with skateboards and they had adult supervision while riding the sole skate.
336082
I don't know, if it were my kid no, I would not let him/her have one. A scooter would be much more appropriate with a more responsive turning with the handlebars, as well as a more reliable breaking mechanism. Plus unless you have pristine-like flat surfaces it has problems with bumps that severely slow you down especially if you don't have enough leg power to propel yourself over them. I hope this helps you make a safe and educated decision for this child.
336083
I think so. The one I had was very wobbly and they are hard to turn. The wheels seemed too loose. I think a skateboard is safer.
1438933
Kids can hurt themselves with anything. I would not let a baby who wants to eat everything play with the set unsupervised. The knobs on the sticks are glued on and I would worry about a choking hazard if they came off. The triangle is fine, my kid played with it a lot and never got nicked or cut. I could go into how each and every part of the set could cause harm but as I said kids can hurt themselves or others with just about anything in their toy box. All I can say is my son absolutely loves the set. He has not impaled himself, he has not scratched himself on the metal parts and I would recommend this for kids who love music and/or making noise. I hope this helps. I have to add that these days it seems people worry too much about toys that could be harmful. Just watch your kids, don't let them run with the sticks and don't let them jimmy the knobs off. Have fun, make noise, and enjoy their faces when they discover the awesome sound of a tambourine.
1371737
I guess it would depend on how tall/big the six year old is since the handle bar is not adjustable and the scooter itself is heavier than the typical razor scooter.
335775
No -- I would not advise it. A three-year-old can stomp on it and send it twenty feet in the air. An older child can send it much higher.
503945
Shane,I was concerned about the same thing, the closest thing I came to an answer is this web sight. http://www.non-toxickids.net/2007/11/melissa-and-doug-wood-toys-safe-or-not.htmlBut, like they said, who really knows. These are sturdy little vehicles, but like on reader commented, my grandsons mother dropped one on her toe and it was very painful. If you go to there web sight they have a statement about the safety of there toys.Terry
1963669
I think a 6-year old could probably fire it, but might have trouble pumping it back. It isn't a super heavy pull, but it's stronger than most pumps.
1228167
Probably. My grandson was a little young for it. I think a six-year-old would love it assimg he/she has imagination and likes to play.
694130
Yes. My now 4 year old has two of these and he can take them apart and out them together with no problems. I would think a 6 year old would find it too easy.
1530890
I think the table would be fine for a small 6-year old. Just a suggestion: you might want to check the height of the table listed in the description, and compare it to your child's height.
135773
Yes, I think it is suitable for a 6 year old. My nephews are almost 4 and play with it daily. There are features on it that all little boys would enjoy playing with.
866766
I think it would be very frustrating for a 6 year old alone. I worked on it with my granddaughter and it was hard for us and she is much older than 6.
134396
Hello Hanna, well the figure don't have a small parts to be dangerous for your kids, maybe the sword its the only piece that you need to be carefully. The toy its very nice and the material its good quality. Hope I can help you.
1608342
I would love to know the answer to that too. My baby loved his but it broke quickly and had very sharp metal inside. It's definitely not safe for children.
1503253
I really can't see how a child could get hurt with this product. You wouldn't have it plugged in unless you were using it.
313824
No! My son was 6 when I got it for him! Many moving parts...takes skill. 6 is a great age! Very well constructed!
134399
Hello Hanna, well the figure don't have a small parts to be dangerous for your kids, maybe the sword its the only piece that you need to be carefully. The toy its very nice and the material its good quality.Hope I can help you.
1992705
I feel this toy is safe. My daughter is almost 2 and she climbs up the stairs herself but I hold the car as she gets onto it. I also make sure she holds on with both hands. I think it's better on grass because the car won't go as far as fast. On pavement it can really fly. The 4 and 6 year old should be fine on their own as long as they aren't too rough with it. My neighbors have older kids that have used it with no issues on the grass