Appropriate ages Does anyone have a 4-year -old that enjoys playing with this toy? I am considering buying it for my daughter but wonder it she is too old.....however, little girls seem to enjoy playing "house" even into first grade. Appropriate ages Does anyone have a 4-year -old that enjoys playing with this toy? I am considering buying it for my daughter but wonder it she is too old.....however, little girls seem to enjoy... » Read More Appropriate ages Does anyone have a 4-year -old that enjoys playing with this toy? I am considering buying it for my daughter but wonder it she is too old.....however, little girls seem to enjoy playing "house" even into first grade. « Show Less
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This thing is not as big as they lead you to believe and comes in some tiny packaging. You will be shocked to see how small the box is. Assembling it is a complete pain! We bought the entire package and the thing is cheaply made with parts that slide together. My daughter is five and I swore this thing would go over like a lead balloon. However, my daughter is in love with the thing and even slept in it the first night she got it...lol. So while I think its a cheaply made toy that would appear to be too small for her, she absolutely loves it. So I guess it was worth it.
309192
i have a child in my arms so typing one handed. of course this would be appropriate. my daughter just turned 4 and i will probably get this one for her. i get toys for my children based on their interests and what they love. i don't pay too much attention to what someone else thinks is *appropriate*they don't know my children. get it. she will love it and probably use it for years to come.r
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I also agree that you should buy toys for children based on their interests. My girls are 4 and 6 and I am sure that they would enjoy playing in the house. However, my concern is the height of the house. I read that the house is 42 inches high. My youngest daughter is 44 inches and the 6 year old is 50 inches. I cannot imagine that they would like to play on their knees or hunched over all the time. I guess this means that it is not a practical gift for them, despite the use they would get out of it.
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I think a 7 year old girl may like it more than a 7 year old boy. My son loved it when he was younger but is 5 now and rarely plays with it.
75661
I would say 3-5 we got it for our daughter when she was 3 and she still plays with it at 4. And I don't see her not wanting to play with it any time soon.
1164228
No, depending on how advanced ur 4 year old is but I think this is a perfect fun game for that age. My 5 yr old & 4 yr old grandkids had a ball playing this game.
1160185
My son is 4 and it's fine for him. They're plastic/rubber-y figures with no little parts to come off so younger kids should be fine, too. And older ones that like to play with figures and use their imaginations should be fine, too. Happy shopping!
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I think a 6 year old would enjoy it. The minimum age is probably because older children hopefully demonstrate good judgement when using the toy. My girls don't always shoot at each other. Instead they set up a target and try to outshoot each other! It is a good toy to get them outside to play and use their imagination.
333328
I bought this for my pre-schooler but the device comes with activates that if I had to say would be appropriate up to 3rd maybe up to 5th graders. ..my 1st grader, 2 nd grader, and 3rd grader play with it. Even though the graphics are more small kid focused I have even found fifth graders playing it, along with myself .lol.. Hope this helps.
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I actually bought this toy, for my 3 year old. He loves it! But he also is playing with his 6 year old brother. I think it just depends upon your child and what his interests and likes are. But I would buy it again for my 3 year old.
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I have a petite 3.5 year old that does play with this slide. We've had the slide 2 years now, so she doesn't play with it as much now as she did when she first got it (it's no longer the new hip thing). However, I do think it is still fun for her. Even though she's older, she still gets excited when she slides down. I like having the slide because it offers opportunities for physical play on days the weather doesn't allow us outside. Also, with two little ones in a high-rise apartment, going outside is a hassle. I am still happy with this purchase and like having it for my 3-year-old to play with. I've seen other play slides like this, and prefer this to the others I've seen as well. I have a petite 3.5 year old that does play with this slide. We've had the slide 2 years now, so she doesn't play with it as much now as she did when she first got it (it's no longer the new hip thing). However, I do think it is still fun for her. Even though she's older, she still gets excited when she slides down. I like having the slide because it offers opportunities for physical play on days the weather doesn't allow us outside. Also, with two little ones in a high-rise apartment, going outside is a hassle. I am still happy with this purchase and like having it for my 3-year-old to... » Read More I have a petite 3.5 year old that does play with this slide. We've had the slide 2 years now, so she doesn't play with it as much now as she did when she first got it (it's no longer the new hip thing). However, I do think it is still fun for her. Even though she's older, she still gets excited when she slides down. I like having the slide because it offers opportunities for physical play on days the weather doesn't allow us outside. Also, with two little ones in a high-rise apartment, going outside is a hassle. I am still happy with this purchase and like having it for my 3-year-old to play with. I've seen other play slides like this, and prefer this to the others I've seen as well. « Show Less
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I think it's appropriate for ages 3 and up. Even as an adult, I enjoy playing it with my kids. It will not be a huge challenge for older kids, but they will still have fun looking for all the objects. And they either win as a team or lose as a team, so it's a good game to play together.
1010791
Personally my 4 year old uses it nicely. I feel it could be used up to a 10 year old. So 4-10 would be my answer!
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My granddaughter is 23 months old, and although she still plays inside the "tree house", she doesn't care much about all the activities anymore. I spend more time looking for the lost balls and shapes than she spends playing with them. I think it is best suited for ages 8 to 18 months. It's going to my daughter's house for her 8 month old now. I think she will get more use out of it. However, the 23 month old does enjoy sitting inside it with her toys, so I have ordered her the Beauty Boutique Play Hut.
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I don't know the "official" recommended age, but my daughter is 2 and has played with it and has loved it for at least a year. I think it's great for 1-3 year olds.
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My 4 year old got one last year and loved it, but she was pretty hard on it and it didn't last long. I'm sure her 2 year old brother didn't help the matter, but he wasn't present when our old Furby bit the dust... FYI, pulling off an ear breaks the Furby, lol. So if your 4 year old is pretty gentle on toys, I think you're good. If they are hard on toys, I'd consider how much you want to spend ($50?) on a toy that might not make it very long in the hands of a preschooler. That being said, I just bought another one for her this year on Black Friday (so I only spent $30) and have hopes that it might live longer than the last?
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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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My son just turned four, and he went through this so fast we had to get the more difficult one. I think she will start slow, then catch on quickly to pointing out the same items, even if she can't say what they are. My kids have their own description of all the items, anyway...funny stuff. My advice is try it....I think you will be surprised how fast she will pick it up. Or, in just a few months try again. It is such a fun game to just hang out and play.
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Hi. Sorry it took so long to respond. I would say, based on my experience, that this "toy" is perfect for three to six year olds. I always have a lot of kids at the house and those younger than three and older than six never seem to gravitate towards it. Hope this helps.