Why is the recommended age 6YO? Are they not sturdy (enough for a 3YO?)
925717
They are sturdy, but they won't stand up to being thrown around. Depends on the kid.
925718
The towel rack is kinda worthless and will break, but we have a 2 & a 4 yr old and the other items are fine. Very sturdily made. They are fans.
925719
While Melissa & Doug items are very sturdy, some of the doll house furniture has moveable parts that possibly could be damaged by a very young child--depends how roughly these items are treated.
1229587
Yes that's why they had to put an age requirement on this toy. I let my 2 year old play with these. He was always supervised. This is a great toy but if you let your child under 3 play with this set alone it could be considered a choking hazard.
196760
They are pretty sturdy, but could not take repeated jumping, etc.. My four year old grandson can stand on one without crushing.
192698
OK, now I can respond. My daughter in law reminded me we gave these to each of our two youngest...9 and 13. They've had them for two years. Her remarks are...very well made. Much superior to the cheaper ones. Never rattled or felt unstable. Very smooth ride. Kids don't feel shaken or bounced. Very, very sturdy. Kent O.
1632992
Definitely not! I bought it for my 3 year old for xmas last year. I say its good for ages 3-6. It is a nice set!
464003
My 2, 3, and 4 year old haven't destroyed theirs yet, and they're no gentle little people. :)
1231149
No. They are not that strong and that's for a reason. This is for small kids to play. If it were that strong, they would have a tough time getting them apart and putting them together.
1416165
They are slightly heavier than some 6-oz glasses, and certainly heavier than plastic ones, but they are not what I would consider heavy. Also, the flat surfaces around the bottom half make them easier to grip. I guess it would depend on the size of the child. If not too young, the glasses should be fine.
2252576
Under 2 is too young. The package probably says 3 or 5 as the minimum age. My daughter is 2.5 and does fine with them, not putting her paint covered hands near her mouth or on furniture.
2221270
I gave these to my 4 year old grandson for his birthday.... I asked my daughter if they were sturdy.... She said YES..... She even borrows them to use around the house!! I wouldn't go younger but you could go older!!
566694
We bought ours for 2 and 4 and they were perfect for them to enjoy. 5 and 4 are ok--they main thing ours did was jump and sit on them. Age 5 will probably want to jump also and need to watch closely that seams don't break.
1967905
No, sorry. This is more a collectible that a toy. The handling would do a child of six years of this, it would break quickly. You should look at other options, such as Hasbro or Mattel that are really oriented to children of these ages. Thanks for reading. My greetings
1875649
My 3 year old does love it and has no problem putting together or taking projects apart. My 6 year old the same but she towers over the top of the back part so to play with it she has to bend over to do so although they both like to play with the pieces making things on the floor so no biggie. Once again hope this helps
1641737
There is a total weight limit but we have had 4-5. It also depends in the coordination and age of the toddlers. I would think 3 would be very comfortable with and occasional extra.
1761976
These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food... » Read More These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. « Show Less
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I wouldn't recommend it for a 2-3 year old, there are a lot of very small pieces. It's definitely better for older children. The durability is good. I had one when I was a little girl and 30+ years later it's still in my dad's basement. I purchased one for my 5-year old last Christmas. It's probably a better fit for children around 4-5 at least.
217943
I would say probably, the 6 yr. old will have no problem, the 3 yr. old needs to have a little "dexterity" and be able to hang the pieces, it is a balancing act. You know your grandchildren so you have to judge.