Are they simple to attach? Could a four year old attach them?
164455
They are not simple for a 4 year old to attach. They require precise positioning and a little strength. Now , I am a 60 plus grandma, maybe I am not as strong as I used to be. My five year old grandson requires my help with these clips. They are great though once you have them installed, keeps the track in place and prevents it from coming apart. I would imagine that every child is unique and has different capabilities, just as we adults do.
164456
It's simple but not simple enough for a 4 year old. They are a snug fit so it would be tough for a little one in my opinion
164457
I think once you show them how to use them and get a few started for them so they could see how to do it, then sure, I think they could. My 5 year old grandson uses them and he helps his 3 year old brother with them. If he has any trouble starting them, he brings the piece over and gets help starting it. I leave some of my track with them already on and then just slide them to the connection spot when needed. It's great to have these as my grandkids love to build a BIG track and go from wooden floor to carpet and we don't have the complaints about the trains sticking at each junction. I have several boxes of these. Hope this helps I think once you show them how to use them and get a few started for them so they could see how to do it, then sure, I think they could. My 5 year old grandson uses them and he helps his 3 year old brother with them. If he has any trouble starting them, he brings the piece over and gets help starting it. I leave some of my track with them already on and then just slide them to the connection spot when needed. It's great to have these as my grandkids love to build a BIG track and go from wooden floor to carpet and we don't have the complaints about the trains sticking at each junction. I... » Read More I think once you show them how to use them and get a few started for them so they could see how to do it, then sure, I think they could. My 5 year old grandson uses them and he helps his 3 year old brother with them. If he has any trouble starting them, he brings the piece over and gets help starting it. I leave some of my track with them already on and then just slide them to the connection spot when needed. It's great to have these as my grandkids love to build a BIG track and go from wooden floor to carpet and we don't have the complaints about the trains sticking at each junction. I have several boxes of these. Hope this helps « Show Less
164458
No my 4 year old finds it difficult with genuine Thomas track because it is wider than Brio or Ikea or Chinese cheap stuff.But with a lot of detailed work they can be made a lot easier to slide on and then they are great. Really great clips. I want more. Still a bit of a challenge for the grandson.Better to avoid the melt downs when riser blocks keep falling over. Good luck.
1047720
I think they would be fine for 1 year, maybe suggested age is 2 because they could actually build something.
1071870
No! These are small. Not appropriate for a kid over 2. I bought for my four- year-old and was very disappointed.
99655
It's not terribly complex but a couple parts take a little force to put into place, the back panels & shoulders specifically. With some help the first time or so & if the child takes to this kind of thing (transforming toys) it should go all right. Again I think a 4 yr old will need some guidance at least at first. But this does not have a majorly complex transformation like some others. It also depends a lot on the individual child. It certainly will be an enjoyable toy though.
2177753
That's how I am using them as well. I don't belive a toddler would be able to pull them over, they are very well balanced and once you add your vegatables the weight would make it very hard for a small child to tip.
502029
Yes, they're attached. What's nice about it is it's easy for little hands to hold
1541996
Sure, I put them on the wall for my 10 year old boy and I also have an 8 year old. They climb like monkeys, your's will be an expert in no time. Self preservation seems to keep them from falling as that's never happened
295234
Yes it's as easy as that. But the only problem is that they do not stay very well attached. They will over time loosen, and you'll just need to screw it back in. Not a difficult fix really.
2044233
Probably not for the 4 year old. It's very ready for an adult to move around.
1541991
Absolutely. I have 4 kids on them ranging from 3 to 11y...from not so strong to very strong. Part of the wall I positioned the holds ergonomically and part of the wall I turned them "upside down"---in a way not so easy to grasp. You could do a whole wall with lots of holds in easy to grab positions. Then, in time, pull some holds off and turn others upside down for more challenge.
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!!
368457
I in my opinion, no, my 4 year old grandaughter loves them.... They stay in place pretty good because they're rubber.. But sometimes she'll put it on 2 fingers.. They are a great hit at kids and adult parties
153614
I guess it depends on your 3 yo, but these were definitely not sturdy enough for my 2 yo and her almost-3 yo friend.. multiple pieces were broken within the first few days. :(
855489
With the proper screwdriver they are not difficult to attach. You do need to check the current feet often since they tend to fall off after several weeks use if they are not checked and tightened.
2122420
Totally depends on the child but I would say probably. My 4 year old LOVES these. I could see kids up till maybe 7 thinking these are super cool. Older kids might like the idea of necklace making but I feel like these are geared more towards a younger child with less dexterity/coordination. The holes are large, the pieces are large.
885688
No, I don't think this would work for a 4 year old. It fits my 2.5 year old perfectly.
716129
They slide pretty easily. I don't think it will be able to keep your kids off.