How well does the slide "slide" ? Do the kids slide down easily or do they get stuck and have to push themselves down?
2087533
It's not a very long slide. They may have to give themselves a little boost to get down because of the material it's not real slippery. My little ones enjoy trying to climb up.
2087534
I haven't noticed anyone having trouble sliding...it is not really fast but enough to have fun. The kids seem to enjoy it.
2087535
The slide isn't very long and you seem to bounce down it, rather than slide. My 1.5yr & 3 yr slide down it, but tall 5/6yrs maybe not. Best purchase we've made, easy up and down and great for parties.
368612
The pedals do move on their own when you are pushing it. The child can put their foot on the pedals and they will stop turning and make a ratcheting sound when their foot is against it. That way their feet don't get wrapped up in the pedals.
1587056
I have two grandchildren, one 9 and one 4. My granddaughter (4) is up on them about 10 times a day and they have not teetered nor overbalanced. They sit under a 36" overhang of granite so she does have something to stabilize herself with, but she is like a little monkey climbing on everything. I'm not saying there won't ever be an accident, but I'm saying I'm comfortable enough with them to let my grandchildren get on them without assistance.
1612237
My daughter is 18 months and just now started actually using it. She still doesn't slide down by herself but she can climb the ladder. I expect she'll still use it for at least another year or so. We keep this one inside in her playroom.
660013
I bought it when my son was 2. We still have it and he is almost 4. It was difficult for him to climb for a couple months, but the slide was an instant hit. I am 5'10" and 180lbs and I slide with him on it. Not sure it would hold that weight on a constant basis, but I often find myself sitting on it with him. It has been very durable. 2 years into our purchase, and it looks brand new. I have it in a playroom, so I am not sure how it would hold up to weather, but I wouldn't be afraid to put it outside. It's a great little slide. The "rocks" you climb on have 2 different settings. That makes it a bit easier for learning to climb, then it can change to a little more difficult setting. I would recommend it, for sure. It is played on at least once a day, and has been for 2 years. Hope this helps!
2221817
The slide is not very big; maybe a foot high or so. It really is there to help kids get in and out of the bounce house.
1364843
We bought this for our twins for Christmas. They were 19 months at the time and had a great time playing in it. We held off installing the slide until they were 21 months (had the hole up against a wall).
1599939
I have, Rhonda. The seat does slide around a bit, but my 4 year old never sits still, so that is to be expected. This seat works well with a sibling in the tub.
1824170
At my daughter's day party, there were about 8 kids (ages 3-6) jumping and sliding at once, which was a little chaotic but worked out. Because it's not a commercial sized bounce house, I wouldn't recommend more than a couple adults at once. It's definitely more suited for young children.
886352
Sure, you just have to be careful and walk with them until they understand their capabilities. It's not a well designed toy. Kids can easily fall off and get injured. I'd honestly recommend a helmet. I push my daughter around, but have my arm around her body to prevent her from falling off.
1909408
They retract into themselves and swing down too, its a great toy for kids!!!
25623
We do. Otherwise it's not slippery and the kids can't slide down. We have 7 grandchildren and we have thoroughly enjoyed this water slide. Very well put together and durable.
774179
Hi! Our school bought this slide for our annual spirit day celebration. The kids bought a gallon of liquid dish soap and walked the length of the slip and slide....drizzling the soap as they walked. Then we manned the sides of the slide with kids and hoses. Voila! A very fun Slip and Slide. Kids have to be VERY careful because it can get TOOOO slippery.
1098906
Honestly, it is. My kids are 8, 5, and 3, and they spend the majority of their time in an all-out race: climb the "wall", slide the big slide, launch themselves across the jump area, fling themselves down the small slide, race around the outside to the "wall" again. They run in circles through the thing. The big slide is absolutely worth paying the extra money for it. My kids are rough on this, and it's been set up and down almost daily for months now with no issues whatsoever.
2278309
My kids are 5 and 8. I have had to adjust mine a few times to get the right balance of fun and safety. In addition to a more gradual slope, I put a little extra slack in the line which also slows them down. I just ordered the brake from Slackers for 29.99. I did not see it here on Amazon.
2268825
Bought it for my Daughters second birthday. She can push herself, but it has a floor so you can push younger kids without dragging their feet
355929
No it's not too steep. My grandson was two last summer and had no problem. Just be sure to get the straight slide. Not the one with bumps.