There is a choking hazard and not to purchase for children under three. But then the description says for 18 months and up. What's the choking hazard?
1102864
I don't know what is listed as the warning, but I don't think here is a problem with this. There are 5 parts, 4 big plastic parts and the net. The net does come loose, so I have to keep reattaching it. I suspect this might be the source. You can clearly see when some of the net starts to come loose. My daughter is 16 months (started walking at 7 months though) and she adores "shooting" hoops. I highly recommend this when your child is mobile and active.
1102865
my son is under 3 and i didn't have a issue maybe its just an null advisory
1102866
Nothing that I can see everything goes on the goal. I don't know why it's on there.
593776
I don't think anything about this book could present a choking hazard. The beak of the owl sticks out but is sewed on well and I can't imagine any infant or even toddler could pull it off. I have never been worried about my (now) 10 month old with this book.
2170094
I bought for my granddaughter who is 2 years old. I think the toppings are too large to be a choking hazard.
1755065
If you were to thoroughly read the applicable information: " CAUTION CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. "
1379475
There's not much of a choking hazard. The clothes all come off to be changed with the available accessories, but they would all be too large to choke on. She does come with a pacifier but I think that would also be too large for a 1 year old to choke on and could always just be put away until the child is a little older if the parents are concerned.
510605
It doesn't really say. They are not recommended for under age 3 because of choking hazard.
250817
This toy is fine for an 18 month old. There are no small parts that would pose a choking hazard.
1084286
It says 3 on the box due to choking hazard...that being said my 4 year old nephew (who is a pro with iPhone+iPad) is able to use it with adult supervision
2124348
I would say its fine, as there's nothing on it that could come off and pose a choking hazard and its super soft and lightweight. As for whether a 7 month old will be interested in playing with it, that totally depends on the child. My daughter got hers when she was a year old, but I don't think she'd have been interested in it for long at 7 months, but according to some other reviewers others love it at that age. Honestly, my daughter loved hers at first, then quickly lost interest (I'd say within the month). However, she's now 2 and a half, and has recently rediscovered it and is in love with it. I would say its fine, as there's nothing on it that could come off and pose a choking hazard and its super soft and lightweight. As for whether a 7 month old will be interested in playing with it, that totally depends on the child. My daughter got hers when she was a year old, but I don't think she'd have been interested in it for long at 7 months, but according to some other reviewers others love it at that age. Honestly, my daughter loved hers at first, then quickly lost interest (I'd say within the month). However, she's now 2 and a half, and has recently rediscovered it and is in love... » Read More I would say its fine, as there's nothing on it that could come off and pose a choking hazard and its super soft and lightweight. As for whether a 7 month old will be interested in playing with it, that totally depends on the child. My daughter got hers when she was a year old, but I don't think she'd have been interested in it for long at 7 months, but according to some other reviewers others love it at that age. Honestly, my daughter loved hers at first, then quickly lost interest (I'd say within the month). However, she's now 2 and a half, and has recently rediscovered it and is in love with it. « Show Less
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I think 18 months is too young, I purchased the pizza set for my grandson's preschool dramatic play pizza shop. The kids were 4-5 yrs. old. I think 2.9-3 yrs. is fine provided the children understand the concept of pizza & toppings and they don't put the items in their mouth.
1351740
I would say that the animals could be a choking hazard if shoved in the mouth. My son was 4 1/2 when he finally gave up this toy, he loved it, but tips easy when they are learning to walk.
1351736
I think they got some labels confused. There are no detachable parts small enough to fit in your child's mouth. It's a ride on so it was obviously designed for under 3 years. My nephew loves his, he cries when he has to get off of it. It's perfectly safe.
469786
In my opinion they are not small enough to pose a choking hazard to a 7 mo. old. I don't believe any of the pieces are small enough to choke on.
1199066
I think a 3 year old would be too old for this toy. I gave it to my 9 month old nephew and he loved it. Now that he is 18 months old and walking, he hardly plays with it, too many things to get into and explore I guess. He might go back to playing with it. I would not give this to a 3 year old.
878346
My 12 month old has had this puzzle for a few months. The pieces are not small enough for her to swallow. She places the circles on the puzzle by herself now, but not the other shapes yet. At this age all toys have to be supervised and many require an adult play partner. It's one of those toys that kids can grow into. Please note that only the beginner puzzle has big shapes that are not a choking hazard. The Melissa & Doug puzzles that don't say beginner have much smaller pieces that could definitely be an issue for a 12 month old.
2249455
Christmas present? I use it in therapy (I am a speech pathologist) with kids as young as 3, but I think you could use it with 2 year olds. 18 months might be a bit young as they may just want to put it in their mouths. It depends on the kid though. If you think the kid is really sharp then try it. If the child will be monitored while they play (you faciltate it) they may have fun with it, but 18 month olds don't really get the concept of toppings yet. So to sum up, I would wait until they are a bit older. Up to you.
1902220
it says 6+ on most boxes. I think the age goes up for products that have potential choking hazards.