Is this durable enough to stand up to a rough boy, and is the top shelf section worth the extra money?
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If I were to buy it again, I probably wouldn't bother with the top shelf. My daughter is 3 and it's still too tall for her to put things on / takes things off of. The whole unit has stood up to some pretty terrific wear and tear, including being tipped over (make sure you attach this to the wall, it's pretty heavy), stood on, and jumped into. The only thing that's suffered slightly is the oven hinge is a tinsy bit bent, but my kids were using the open oven door as a "trampoline". :)
292646
Top Shelf is worth it if you don't have alot of extra space to store all the extra play kitchen paraphernalia. We put my kiddos utensils, small appliances on the top shelf. The oven door might be the only area that might get damaged with a rough boy...my girl is not rough, but she did sit on the drop down door and now the hinges are bent so the door doesn't close properly...something that could be easily replaced...
292647
Our girls love this. I think the top shelf is worth it. Overall, nice quality kitchen hearth.
292648
This is solid wood and durable. We like the top shelf, and find it useful for play food or plates/cups. My son is not overly rough on his playthings, but I do think this could handle it. My son likes to open the oven and use it as a step stool to the upper shelving. I was worried it would break, but it totally holds his weight no problem! The hardware is thick metal and already curved, so the weight doesn't effect the door. I recommend this purchase. It's a toy to pass down through the generations.
292649
It's durable, yes! We love it and I'm sure it's gonna last us a very long time. And yes, get the top shelf- it's great for putting extra stuff on there. The only lame part is the little string that holds the oven door open, but you can always put something else on there. We've just left it off and its fine. Hope that helps. Sorry it took me so long to respond.
292650
Yes this is very durable! The wood is solid and thick. Personally we love the top part. We use every inch of it to store dishes and accessories.
1116213
I have two of these changing tables, one for my newborn and one in my two-year-old's room. Both are holding up well and and shelves are sturdy enough to hold baskets of changing supplies and infant and toddler clothes. The changing surface itself is still sturdy enough for my two year old who is almost 30 pounds, although she is getting a bit long for it and I have to be careful that she doesn't bang her head on the edge. I would say, use common sense not to let your child climb the furniture as that could result in injury or death if it falls over and do not overload the shelves with heavy items to extend the life of your furniture. I have two of these changing tables, one for my newborn and one in my two-year-old's room. Both are holding up well and and shelves are sturdy enough to hold baskets of changing supplies and infant and toddler clothes. The changing surface itself is still sturdy enough for my two year old who is almost 30 pounds, although she is getting a bit long for it and I have to be careful that she doesn't bang her head on the edge. I would say, use common sense not to let your child climb the furniture as that could result in injury or death if it falls over and do not overload the shelves with heavy... » Read More I have two of these changing tables, one for my newborn and one in my two-year-old's room. Both are holding up well and and shelves are sturdy enough to hold baskets of changing supplies and infant and toddler clothes. The changing surface itself is still sturdy enough for my two year old who is almost 30 pounds, although she is getting a bit long for it and I have to be careful that she doesn't bang her head on the edge. I would say, use common sense not to let your child climb the furniture as that could result in injury or death if it falls over and do not overload the shelves with heavy items to extend the life of your furniture. « Show Less
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I bought this set about 2 years ago and it has held up well. It is REAL WOOD and that was one of the reasons I bought it. I have 2 boys now 10 and 16 and they are rough with furniture. It has normal wear and tear but has held up really well.
153258
Yes. It seems pretty sturdy - my 4.5 year old son sometimes pulls on it rather hard and it has not broken.
21735
I'm really not sure. This bookcase would always have the potential to tip over if pulled on my a young child. It does come with a way to fasten it to the wall.
422944
Yes!! I have a 4 and 7 year old that use the lid to stand on while climbing up to the counter, and it's not yet dented.
1990524
My son has one and it is durable. I bought it for him a year ago and it is wonderful. He is 25 and about 140lbs.
1317514
Ours has worked out really well. No complaints at all, and our 9 & 7 year olds bounce on this thing several times a day. Now that they know how to keep the whole thing from tipping when they climb on it, hang on it etc., they abuse the handle big time. The middle section of the top bar bends-in a little bit because of this, but frankly I'm DELIGHTED it's lasted as long and is in as good shape as it is!
1471216
I use this house in my mental health therapy practice. The house itself is sturdy the furniture is not super durable. It is important to say that the population of kids that use the house are not necessarily "careful" in their play.
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I use it as a shelf in my room. From what I understand, you are putting it in a smaller space in your pantry? All I can tell you is that it seems quite durable - I've had it for about a year now. It has a printer sitting on top with a lot of my supplements. iHome, Ps4, Xbox, 2 gallons of water, cleaning supplies, and a subwoofer on the bottom. If you build it correctly and don't over "screw" the screws, it should last you a while, regardless of what you put on it. Ask me anything else if I really overshot your question and went on a tangent!
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Its definitely sturdy. My 2 yr old is pretty comfortable and he is average size. It may work, you can always return it once you get it if your 5 yr old is too big. I agree its better than other options on the road. My 2 year hold sits on it sometimes 30 minutes reading books.
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Hey Kirk,I just checked my son's and it's pretty much the same, i'm sure it's okay, i think it's flimsy do to the fact of the material its made from, when you snap the 2 together it will be more sturdy, when i first got this for my 4 yr old i thought the same thing you did but over all , it's fine and I'm sure if you got another one it would be the same. Hope this helps!!!
521546
My desk was definitely sturdy enough since I took care in putting it together. If you follow the instructions it will definitely survive an exited young guy. Good luck!
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I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with glue, then covered with a pretty coating. It does not have the strength of solid wood. I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with... » Read More I would caution about overloading. Yes, it is sturdy, but that is greatly affected by the total weight you place on it. I have two of these. I believe if every shelf was fully loaded with books and someone gave it a good shove from the side, it would collapse sideways, tearing itself apart. You notice that illustrations show it empty or with the fabric drawers. the manufacturer intended it for medium to lightweight storage, not as a bookshelf. It might hold the weight well for a while, then fail when additional stress is added. This unit is made from wood particles pressed together with glue, then covered with a pretty coating. It does not have the strength of solid wood. « Show Less
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I think it's pretty sturdy. better quality than I expected. Mine is at the foot of my bed and I would be comfortable with a toddler using it as support. I just do not know about it being okay without being against something.
1609948
No sharp corners, very stable - for adults. A toddler that would pull on this bookcase could pull it over as he/she is trying to stand, given the child's own weight and strength. Always worth the extra effort to secure the bookcase-no hardware provided for this, though. The side pieces of wood are heavy enough to get decent weight and length hardware into to secure it. I would PREDRILL the holes for the hardware (just a bit smaller than the actual hardware size) to avoid any splitting of the wood. Be safe.
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It's pretty sturdy, we loaded it up with lots of stuffed animals, big and small. I don't think it will rip easily. The main thing is we tell the kids not to hang on it or it might pull out of the wall.