Why is this recommended for children of 3yrs +? Why not younger children?
16929
From what I understand, mats "rated" for >3 need to be at 9/16" thick. This is just under that and is not legally (i.e. public places/daycares etc.) approved for children under 3.
16930
not sure. There are no small parts or anything. My only guess would be that they could possibly bite off a piece and swallow it? For what it's worth, I got ours when my son was a year old and he was a baby that put everything in his mouth. He never tried to put the mats in his mouth though. A year and a half later of really heavy use and they still look great!
16931
Probably just because they had to put an age on it. I bought these to put under a play structure outside when my daughter wad 2. It has been over a year & they are still working out great!
16932
I never noticed that. My son used it from 6 months. As he got older he started pulling on the corners and trying to chew on it some; maybe that is why they rate it for 3yrs+
16933
I am not sure why it is not recommended for children younger than 3+ yrs. I bought these for a play area in my house that is all tile and my daughter has been playing on them since she was a year old. She is now 2 1/2 yrs old and we have never had issues. The boarders of the mats are removable so maybe this is why, but even so, they are so big, I personally don't feel like they are a chocking hazard. Hope this helps.
696445
I am unsure why, but Amazon adds the "children 3 and up, contains small parts" etc warning to many products that don't apply, products clearly designed for infants.Look at the manufacturer age instead- this one says 2 and up, so if it's sold in the US it contains no choking hazards.
418439
The age range listed on the box is grades 2-6, but I have used it with much younger children and they have enjoyed it. There are some small pieces and the box states that it should not be used with children under 3.
1043640
I would say that if you use this item in a gentle way it should be ok. If used on low heat and used with the diffuser it should work well. However, if the child has very fine hair it may not be a good idea. So, I can't say one way or the other if this item would be recommended for a three year old. In thinking further about it I wouldn't think that a 3 year old would really need it for styling but maybe if the child needs a quick dry after washing that would be ok.
5437
I would suggest that it falls in between these two suggested age groups. My girls are 3.75 and 5.75 and they have both played with this set for the past year. Because there are small pieces, this definitely is not appropriate for one or two-year-olds or any child who is prone to put things in his mouth or nose. But my three-year-old has enjoyed exploring this on a regular basis since she was about 2.75.
100248
The manufacturer's suggested age is 3+ but this is not at all safe for a 3-year-old. In my opinion it is appropriate for a child who is at least 9. It is possible that a very careful 7-year-old could manage it. It has small parts and it's not particularly sturdy. It will not stand alone -- it requires a doll stand.
1021431
In my opinion, it is going to get boring pretty fast for a three year old. I bought it for my 18 month old and she is almost 2 now and it already seems pretty short for her. I would recommend getting one that is a bit longer....
1261247
Smaller children work best. I bought it for my 5 year old twins. They loved it. Probably ok for 3+. Smaller kids that don't mind getting tumbled around a bit. It was too hard to roll it with my 9 year old in it.
462392
I think it just depends on how long the child wants to play with it. We have 4 and 5 year old's that come over and play with it more than my 3 year old. But scale wise, in my opinion, it is perfect for 3-4 year old's.
1299588
Most reviewers bought it for their 2 year olds (or younger). I bought it for my child's 4th birthday. Personally, I think it works best for 3-4 year olds.
1021430
Yes, I think 3 is still a good age for this. My daughter is just over 2 and she's very tall for her age & I don't think she'll outgrow it any time soon. So the size is good for a 3 year old & its a very fun gift!
2276754
Absolutely not! I bought it for my twins at 2yr2m and they are almost 4 now and still play with it. Definitely a good buy at that age.
1381911
My daughter was 3 years when using this, so in my view 3 - 5 is more appropriate.
2168836
I think this would be too small for 3 yr old...I have a friend who used it perfectly for her 18mo old...I definitely would NOT get it for a 4 yr old!
2173031
I'd say it's best for 2/3 to 6/7 year olds. I have a 3 yr old and 5 yr old who play with it a ton (both girls) and their big brother (8 yrs old) joins in sometimes but loses interest quickly.
86239
I bought it for a 3-year-old last summer! I think a step before learning to ride bicycles. Kids get so many mobility toys so quickly these days so I think 3/4 years old makes sense. I went for pedal and not with motor because I also believe kids should be using their legs to power toys and not get lazy with more expensive electric tractors etc
795804
I had a issue with mine, but I would say it is great for kids as young a 3.