Can a 3 year old maneuver this toy in the tub?
1880666
No! I bought 2 of these - one for my 5 yr old grandson and one for my 6 yr old grandson. The toy does not work as advertised. The method of pumping air into it to get it to surface is flawed. The tube is too small to allow enough air in to displace the water. Both boys played with it in the swimming pool and the bay but were disappointed. If you just want it as a toy and don't expect it to submerge or surface it is ok. I wish I could have given you a better answer.
1880667
Yes, like any other boat-like toy. It is not radio controlled or drivable per say. Included motor allows you to move rudder but with you hand by manually moving it. Essentially allows you to control which direction of circles you want the boat to go, or straight for that matter.
1880668
Yes, but a parent will need to explain how to sink it. It is about 5 inches high so the tub water would need to be a little higher than 5 inches to work the best.
584812
My son was 2 (and my daughter 3 mo) when I started bathing them together. There is room in the tub, though not by much - the older child wont be able to move around and will have to sit in one place! That's not always a bad thing though :) HOWEVER, this tub FLOATS in a tub full of water! And, it rocks bath and forth with even the smallest amount of water in the big tub. I wouldn't recommend it for bathing together - a mesh seat works much better, which is what we used until my daughter was ready to sit on her own.
2037543
It depends on the size & weight of the child. My grandson is a big boy & we had to get a bigger bathtub at 4 months, he loves this bathtub
374241
I would say yes. Though it depends on who's needing the friction, an adult or a child. For my 18 month old to not slip while sitting in the tub, we put in 15. And adult standing in the tub would probably need fewer.
1203574
From what I remember...No. It is the best, most well made boat there is! They even sell a small motor that can slide on the bottom of this boat and it can move around in bathtub. My grandson is 3 1/2 and have been playing with this is tub for over 2yrs. All playmobil is awesome.
1750842
Sure it will be. My 3 year old soon likes to play sometimes he is a baby like his sister so he seats there and puts the tray on, so I'm guessing you will be fine.
439910
My son is nine months old now and is sitting up and splashing in this tub. He doesn't seem uncomfortable despite the position of his legs (they are so flexible as babies). My main concern at this point is now that he is sitting up in the tub, he is able to grab the faucet handle and possibly change the temperature of the water before I grab his little hands. I think once they are able to sit up, they need to be in the "big" tub.
2117472
I think this may be little too advanced for a 3 year old. It is a wonderful toy; very well made and amazing the way it moves and the sounds but I think I would wait until the child is about 6 years old. But I wouldn't hesitate to buy now.
677157
Your 3.5 year old could definitely manipulate the suction. There's a button that turns it on and off. There's also a switch that turns the vacuum sound on. My son is 15 months old and loves it. He is able to turn the suction off and on. My niece who just turned 6 also loved it and was playing with it throughout the day.
1315663
YES! We recently got a water softener - having a textured bathtub, I didn't think anything of it until my 2 year old was taking a bath and jumped while in the tub, slipping immediately (luckily I was there and caught him). I realized that we needed to get a non-slip mat that wouldn't move and the suction cup ones just didn't suction. We made the purchase and concerned with the textured tub - contacted the seller to find out and were reassured that the back was designed for it. Not only can my son jump in the tub without slipping now, due to backing the mat doesn't move AT ALL. Well worth the cost! YES! We recently got a water softener - having a textured bathtub, I didn't think anything of it until my 2 year old was taking a bath and jumped while in the tub, slipping immediately (luckily I was there and caught him). I realized that we needed to get a non-slip mat that wouldn't move and the suction cup ones just didn't suction. We made the purchase and concerned with the textured tub - contacted the seller to find out and were reassured that the back was designed for it. Not only can my son jump in the tub without slipping now, due to backing the mat doesn't move AT ALL. Well worth... » Read More YES! We recently got a water softener - having a textured bathtub, I didn't think anything of it until my 2 year old was taking a bath and jumped while in the tub, slipping immediately (luckily I was there and caught him). I realized that we needed to get a non-slip mat that wouldn't move and the suction cup ones just didn't suction. We made the purchase and concerned with the textured tub - contacted the seller to find out and were reassured that the back was designed for it. Not only can my son jump in the tub without slipping now, due to backing the mat doesn't move AT ALL. Well worth the cost! « Show Less
677154
Yes, I have a 3 year old and he loves his vacuum. He can turn on the jumping beads in the front of the machine and also turn on the suction with the on/off switch on the bottom just fine. I think this toy would be good for up to a 4 or 5 year old.
42130
It is probably too hard to turn for a 3 year old. You can pre- set & it is pretty easy to turn on and press start...
111433
Hmmm I don't think your 1.5 year old would be able to do it, but your 3 year old might figure it out if they watch you open it a few times and then play with it.
1089876
This toy is not a choking hazard. I bought it for my three year old grand-daughter. Do not have the toy with me to measure but I would not be concerned if your child is three or older.
388320
Yes you can. Half my house is carpeted. I got this for my 1 year old for his birthday. He pushes himself all over the house on it. It is small compared to some other ride on toys. I wouldn't recommend it for kids older than 3 or older. Hope this helps!
2070200
No. I would not recommend for a 3 yr old kid. It is pre-assembled. However, aside from being difficult to control, the blades have sharp edges and could hurt/injure small kids.
1273006
Definitely. My daughters play with this doll in the tub all the time. I think some days it gets cleaner than they do.