How difficult are the pegs to pound for the child? I imagine my 18 month old won't be able to pound them very hard, would it still work for her?
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The pegs are very easy to move, either with the hammer or with a small hand. The rocker arm that holds them in place allows the toy to function with very little friction on the pegs. Our 12 month old grandson has no problem making them move by just pushing on them with his hand, and he enjoys playing with the toy.
225707
Our 1 year old grandson did a pretty good job with it even if his aim wasn't always very good. An 18 month old should enjoy it.
225708
Works great, and is not really difficult. My grandaughter was 18 months when I bought this for her, and she loved the "ammer" as she called it. She could pound the pegs, and they worked great, they are held with slight tension and not too much, so it works great. Little ones can hammer pretty hard once they figure this one out. Then you have to keep the hammer from being used on other things!!
225709
My daughter is two and she has to hit it a few times to get it all the way down..but she likes it. Its more about the noise she makes then it is about hitting the pegs. Buy earplugs this is pretty loud
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YES!! I think it depends on the child both my 18 month old and 4 year old play with these.. I think its a toy that grows with the child. Even if he didnt enjoy it now you can bring it out a few months later and im sure he'll LOVE IT
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I bought this last year for my 1.5 and 3 yr old and it was great. 18 mo old could hold on just fine. Even if s/he couldn't, you can steady her on one side.
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I am not a child, but I do have the bicycle.. I am 5 ft 1 in and unable to ride an adult bike because my legs are very short due to rickets as a child. My balance is also not that good. My husband has my seat adjusted and replaced the original seat with one that was wider for more balance and comfort. Make sure you have the right air in the tires..it makes it much easier to pedal. She would have to be able to pull the brakes that are on the handle bar, but it has no gears and rides very smooth. I wish we lived close by so she could try mine. I think maybe she could master this bike. It has been a joy to me since I also cannot master a two wheeler. Good luck and God Bless..
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I would be comfortable with my one year old riding in it. It wouldn't be an overly cushy ride but I think if he meets the weight and height requirements and you make sure to install (and fasten him in) properly, it would work. I probably would feel more comfortable with an 18 month old in it, but I think it would work for a 1 year old and be safe.
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The kids use their legs to push and pull them selfs around the house. You can push them around in it too if you like. I wouldn't get it for kids under 1 years old. They need to be able to sit up and have good balance or they could get really hurt. My 18mo. Old lay down on his belly where the seat is and pushes himself around the house.
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I know it was hard for my Daughter to bounce until she was at the 2nd setting. I would recommend putting your foot at the edge if she is facing you and bounce her or gently tapping the top portion if she is facing away from you. If you have a favorite toy bar that defiantly worked for me.
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That probably depends on your child. I got them for my son at 12 months and at that point he mostly had fun popping the shapes out of their mold (basically, the cat you see in the picture pops out of the red surround to essentially make a 2 pc puzzle). I had to put it back in for him but it kept him entertained. I don't remember if he used the pegs or not right away. Again, that might depend on your child. Good luck!
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Hi my toddler is 20 months and about half the weight you are inquiring about however he is very active (since he was 5 months) and the playard has held up well. If you need a more accurate update in a couple months when he is heavier ask again and we will see how it is holding up.
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I wouldn't go much below 1 year... The straps go pretty high and it's not really meant for infants. We took our daughter at maybe 10 months on a really slow ride around the block and she was slumping down and not very comfortable. We waited a few months and she loves it.
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Hi, in my opinion there's nothing in the set that an 18mth old would have any issues with. He would probably love to join in! The parts are big and its easy to clip together. I hope this helps with your decision.
846100
My boys were about a year when we tried these, and they had a hard time keeping their balance and not tipping over. Im hoping this summer at age 2 it will work better...good luck!
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That's how I am using them as well. I don't belive a toddler would be able to pull them over, they are very well balanced and once you add your vegatables the weight would make it very hard for a small child to tip.
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My grandchildren have it and I don't have access to it, but a eighteen month old and a seven year old have no trouble pushing it around. Hope that helps. It is made very sturdy and they love it.
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the motion may take a bit for her to figure out, but it is relatively easy, my concern would be her length. Even with the short bar in place, a three year old is pretty small. I have 5 kids and they ALL love it. I am 6' and I can ride it, so much fun.
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I am not sure this will adequately answer your question but I have a 2 yr old that weighs about 25lbs and she plays around on it quite a bit. We don't let her jump up and down on it but she has jumped to it a few times when we aren't looking. It's held up for about 4 months now with frequent use. I would guess she can use these until she's at least 5 yrs old. Hope that helps.
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not gonna work for you most likely. its a great stroller, but the back seat is more a bench with a seatbelt, not really what a 18 month old can handle