, would you recommend this as a gift for bright 5 year old to be be used w/adult supervision?the age specified can be just be legal cover for the mfr.
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I think with adult supervision, yes that would probably be recommended. But then I think that most children need to be supervised when using anything battery controlled or anything with small parts.
279358
It is a pretty light piece of equipment. i would it think it would be plenty light enough! Its a pretty neat toy and works very well. If you have animals and you turn all the lights off your 5 year old will think its pretty cool.
1468521
Probably OK, but adult supervision would be advisable until it is clear that appropriate care is consistently applied and that the child fully understands that it must never be aimed towards the sun.
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I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults! I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with... » Read More I would think as young as 4 or 5 is age appropriate for this game. It's about recognition of colors and shapes, so if a child is able to distinguish those, it would be fun. Once they start playing, you will be able to tell if they are able to catch on, and if they aren't, it would be best to put up the game until they are able to catch on easier, to save them from being frustrated and not having fun. I've given these as gifts for kids as young as 4 and 5 and they have loved it. As adults playing with kids, naturally, you allow them to "win" a card to encourage play. It is fun with a group of kids with about the same skill level. My 8 year old can beat some adults! « Show Less
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I bought it to the my daughter when she 2. She is 4 now and I am think would play with it. However when I bought it didn't last long and it was due to the construction of the car. Not how it was played with. Now if the toy is made better your 5 year old might like it. It was soft so it wreck the house. I hope this helps.
1364294
I think it would be fine with help from an adult to set up and supervise. As long as he does not put things in his mouth I think it should ok. My son had track for his cars around the same age.
1216796
I got the flashlight for my three year old nephew. I showed him how it works and he loves it. They are a small hand size so should be easy for a 5 year-old to hold.
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Hi Asheka, Absolutely it can be used for a 5yr old. That's good parenting; get them aligned with a healthy and organic consciousness at an early age. It's the best product I've found thus far...
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I think you can get away for a 5 yr old. I bought it for a 1 yr old but the "older" kids ages 6 and some of the adults were playing with it. Kids like musical stuff.... :)
441007
No. I would not buy this item for a five-year-old. This item consists of scalding hot plates during and after use. The child could sustain mild to sever burns or other injuries if he or she should accidentally touch the plates or mishandle the appliance.
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A five year old could "use" it but it would depend on the child as to whether they could Play it or not. I would say 7-9 is probably a good age to introduce a child to this if they had no musical background. Saying that, it is an instrument you could purchase/acquire and play with around them and they may be able to pick it up at a much earlier age. Well built, but not a "toy".
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I would think so, my nieces are 5 and 8 and they love theirs. Though it is more than a year old at this point, you might consider investing a little more unless you are concerned about abuse.
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I actually used it (supervised at first, of course) when my son was 10 months old. He started to understand how it worked overtime. He is 14 months now and does great on his own. I think the warning should be thought of as a suggestion in this case. Just make sure to look for small parts, but in this box the smallest part was about the size of a bouncy ball , so it wasn't too bad.
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I agree, with adult supervision it's one of the better starter scopes out there, especially for the price. Whatever you do, don't get fooled into those "high magnification" scopes some advertise. Something with a short focal length like this one is much easier to manage, especially by a 5 year old.
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We bought it for our 10 year old grandson. He loved it! 5 years old might be ok, but you would have to set it up and give him some guidance on it.
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I did purchase this as a gift for a 5 almost 6 yr old boy that was responsible enough for it. It the child is responsible with toys then I would say yes. If he is not responsible and just destroys everything then I would say no.
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I guess it would depend on the child. I gave it to my grandson for his first birthday. He loves it and enjoys walking with it by using the ladder as a handle. when he opened the gift, he immediately started examining it. I think that the mfg's age recommendations of 1+ years is pretty accurate. Probably the ability to walk would also be a factor. It is a toy that will be played with for years.