I'm thinking of buying this for my boys room, (ages 4 &1), as a toy box/bench.... curious if it will hold up or should I just buy a toy box??
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I think I would go with a toy box. The small hinges might not hold up too well with two little ones.
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This product is very poorly made. My husband and I worked and worked at assembling the box and never could get it right. We sent it back. Not only difficult to make, it was of poor quality, bad stain...anything that could be wrong with it, was. Do not spend your money on it, please.
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I bought this for my wife to keep sheets in and a place for her to sit down. In terms of children aged 4 & 1, it's hard wood and may be unsafe for them. A toy chest may have safety features. Lou
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I put bedding in mine, I don't know how it would hold up to being used as a toy box.
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My daughter is only 18 months, but I have had many friends with this kitchen and their kids used it from 1 year to around 6! It's very sturdy, and because it has so many more details than a lot of the kitchens (microwave, fridge/freezer, oven, cabinet and stove) it makes for more realistic play for older kids. My 5 year old niece loves playing with ours when she is over. Heck, I love playing with it! I definitely think you'd get at least a couple years of use. Plus, it's pretty beastly, so you could probably resell it after that for a pretty good return if it is in good condition.
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I got this desk 3 yrs ago, my son now is 5yrs old, 45" height and still use this desk. My guess is that it will last for another year. Based on what you said about her age & height You may want to look for another desk that last longer for her.
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My 4 and 6 year old grandsons play with it. The two year old is not as interested. It is pretty big...look at thedimensions under details. They have the Imaginex castle and he was a nice addition.
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Well, it is a really nice barn - at least I think so. My daughter loves it - I bought it for her when she was 7 or 8 and she is ten now and still playing with it. I think it would be fine - it is basic and I can't think of anything on it that would be harmful and it is made well so should be durable through the years. It would be a good gift - it also depends on how advanced your child is - however as I said my 10 year old is still playing with it so your 3.5 year old will get many days of play out of it! Hope this helps.
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We've had ours for a year. It has been loved heavily in that time period. They sleep on it (not at the same time), love to scratch on it, and it fits beautifully in our living room (not an eye sore). It can be turned over, so it really does last a long time. The cool effect of the cut cardboard is gone after a month or so of use, but the piece itself lasts at least a year. We're about ready to buy a new one and place the current one in a less conspicuous place.
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My daughter is 5 and I think it is ok for her, but I would not recommend for a 2-3 year old. The house itself is pretty durable, but things like the windows and doors are, frankly, flimsier than I would like. For the price of the house, I was a bit surprised at this. My daughter is very gentle with her toys, but I felt even for her I had to remind her, please play gently. The furniture is pretty durable overall, but again, for the price of this stuff, some of it is shoddy. The tub faucet broke off in about 5 minutes and the legs on the chairs are really thin and I feel like could snap in a minute. I love the house, how it lights, etc., but I am just hoping it lasts until my daughter is older. My daughter is 5 and I think it is ok for her, but I would not recommend for a 2-3 year old. The house itself is pretty durable, but things like the windows and doors are, frankly, flimsier than I would like. For the price of the house, I was a bit surprised at this. My daughter is very gentle with her toys, but I felt even for her I had to remind her, please play gently. The furniture is pretty durable overall, but again, for the price of this stuff, some of it is shoddy. The tub faucet broke off in about 5 minutes and the legs on the chairs are really thin and I feel like could snap in a... » Read More My daughter is 5 and I think it is ok for her, but I would not recommend for a 2-3 year old. The house itself is pretty durable, but things like the windows and doors are, frankly, flimsier than I would like. For the price of the house, I was a bit surprised at this. My daughter is very gentle with her toys, but I felt even for her I had to remind her, please play gently. The furniture is pretty durable overall, but again, for the price of this stuff, some of it is shoddy. The tub faucet broke off in about 5 minutes and the legs on the chairs are really thin and I feel like could snap in a minute. I love the house, how it lights, etc., but I am just hoping it lasts until my daughter is older. « Show Less
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I suppose it depends on the ages in your classroom and/or whether they're well behaved. I think its sturdy enough as a room divider. Mine has been moved around a bit and fallen twice and it's just fine. It's my second one and both are holding up very well. Hopefully this helps.
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It has held up well! Its used in a guest room but my kids like to sit on the bed all the time, so I've even had to spot clean it. It's very pretty and is a great quality. I get compliments on it all the time. I hope this helps!
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Ours is holding up fine and I have 2 & 4 year old boys using it. Maybe you could find fun colored tape of some sort to wrap the remainder of the foam. Like the kind used on tennis rackets.
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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
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I would say yes they are a great item for that age group just be sure to order an extra or two one of ours broke with in min or had a hole in it from the begining, but we still have a few around the house that have been going strong for a few months now so I think it may have just been a fluke with that one but be sure to have an extra one or two just in case as preschoolers are not going to understand it if they got the one in a hundred that is junk and there is no replacement.
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I love this item! It went together perfectly and is as sturdy as it can be for the size of it. I'm not a 100% sure what your expectation of sturdy is. If you expect to be able to put a lot of your body weight on it, I would say it's not meant for that. Is you are concerned about a toddler or baby being able to pull it over, anchor it to the wall, or just make sure they don't play with it. I hope this helps.
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If assembled correctly, the legs are pretty sturdy. It has held all the pieces it came with, plus at least an additional 50 toy trains. As long as your kids aren't jumping on top of it, it should be fine.
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Hi Spencer, My son who is 13 bought this to put together. He has really enjoyed it but it is a lot of parts. I think you would enjoy it as long as you have a space to build it where you can leave it and go back to it. It is very time consuming. Good luck!
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i bought it a while ago soon after my son turned 2. we use it at the kitchen table when making art projects. i still use his high chair when eating since he does not resist sitting it in still. i think if i sat him in the booster seat i would have a mess on my floor :-) my son sits very well in this seat - he is 2 1/2 years old, weighs 28 pounds, and (I'm not totally sure on his height) is a little short for his age. i feel that this booster seat will last at least 2 more years for him. fyi...i saw this exact seat at Walmart the other day for just over $10. You could probably go there and see if they have it in order to see it first-hand. i bought it a while ago soon after my son turned 2. we use it at the kitchen table when making art projects. i still use his high chair when eating since he does not resist sitting it in still. i think if i sat him in the booster seat i would have a mess on my floor :-) my son sits very well in this seat - he is 2 1/2 years old, weighs 28 pounds, and (I'm not totally sure on his height) is a little short for his age. i feel that this booster seat will last at least 2 more years for him. fyi...i saw this exact seat at Walmart the other day for just over $10. You could probably go there and... » Read More i bought it a while ago soon after my son turned 2. we use it at the kitchen table when making art projects. i still use his high chair when eating since he does not resist sitting it in still. i think if i sat him in the booster seat i would have a mess on my floor :-) my son sits very well in this seat - he is 2 1/2 years old, weighs 28 pounds, and (I'm not totally sure on his height) is a little short for his age. i feel that this booster seat will last at least 2 more years for him. fyi...i saw this exact seat at Walmart the other day for just over $10. You could probably go there and see if they have it in order to see it first-hand. « Show Less
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I use it in my office and it works great and holds a file box and other heavy office equipment. It hasn't failed yet. I'm sure it will hold up in a kids playroom. My sons use it for their desktop. As long as you anchor it properly to the wall it should be fine.