My son will be 4 soon and I thought about getting this for him for his birthday? Do you think this will be too big for him? Should I wait a year?
1269316
It's not too big, and it's very lightweight. I don't know how much time you spend in places where "treasure" might be ... but it's a fun thing.
1269317
My son was 4 when he received his BHJS and it is the perfect size, weight, not too complicated, and surprisingly accurate. We have had a blast using it and if you don't mind digging plugs in your backyard it is a great place to start. We have found mostly building materials, but we've had some surprises by finding a .22 bullet, 2 bb's, toy cars, and a handmade square nail! A small garden shovel and a pouch to put your findings would be perfect additions to this gift. If he loves exploring this will be a perfect gift that will get tons of use!!!
1269318
It is a perfect size for a 4-5 yr old and the arm is adjustable! Not too heavy for a child either. It is a fun toy.
1269319
It is adjustable so it can be short now & grow as he grows. We got it for our 10 year old and she loves it. We do have to adjust the settings for her. But it is a great metal detector -it works very well.
1269320
I had gotten it for my granddaughter who is 12 years old. Being 3, soon to be 4 years old, he might get bored real fast should he not find anything right away. I would wait until he gets a little older so that he can appreciate the 'treasures' that he finds under the ground.
733037
It really depends on how big he is. It is a toddler bed so he might be too big for it at 6 and if he isn't yet, he will probably outgrow it fast. We got it for my son when he was 1 and he is 3 now. I think he will get a couple more years out of it at most before he's too big and he is average size for a 3 year old.
2222407
My son is two and has a lot of room i think the ages limit is like 4years but im sure youll be able to use longer. My son loves it. Definitely worth it.
1435968
I would think so. The box says 3 years and up, but I've learned with my grandchildren that some of those age suggestions are 'off'. I think it depends on the child. Anyway, my grandson isn't 3 yet, but about a year older than your 18 month old. I think at 18 months, we would have had to help him a little bit longer, but yours sounds like my grandson. He already could figure out what things would fit what - sounds silly, but I have one of those wooden rocking chairs that is an antique because it was mine when I was a toddler. Well, at Easter 2 years ago, while playing with the plastic eggs, he took the egg apart and looked at it and the top of the chair - and then put the egg over top that rounded part and it fit perfectly. He loves tools and blocks and anything to put together, and just seems to have an eye for what fits or how to put things together. Let me know if you get it and your 18 month old enjoys it! Also, Amazon has always been good on the rare occasion I needed to return an item, so there is that, too.
1257268
I think he will outgrow it. I purchased on for my 12 month old grandson, he loved it for 3 months, and it does not get used often any more.
601504
Given that I have only bought one size, and I am a fully grown adult, it's difficult for me to recommend which one you should pick for your son. But, I did scan through the reviews to see which ones mention buying smaller sizes for their children. I came across a few that would at least come close to your son's statistics. The first one I found was bought for a 9 year old who was "Very tall" for her age, and they got her a medium. The reviewer said that if you buy a size perhaps slightly bigger than you were hoping for, the outfit comes with several straps that wrap around the waist and legs that can tighten it. (which I can confirm is true.) The only part that I've ever found to be loose is the upper chest region. I can't even seem to get that region to stay tucked in when I move around too much in the outfit. Also, another reviewer bought this for her 13 year old son who was 5'7 and 120 pounds and chose large. She said it was "a tad loose, but not too long." This is probably the example you were looking for, so listen carefully: Given the fact that you son is the same age as hers, and is both shorter and weighs less than her son, Medium might be a wiser choice - but remember I can't confirm that, I've never bought or tried any other side except for XL. At any rate, I think whether you pick medium or large everything will be fine. The medium might fit perfectly, and the large, if you decided to get that one, would at least be really comfortable, nonrestrictive to motor functions, and more importantly; he'd be able to continue using it as he ages and grows. So either decision you make I think you'll find good things about either of them. Hope I was of help.
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!
735258
It's a little too big for a one year old. I would look for something a little smaller. I bought it for a five year old.
1777263
My 4 year old fits in it well and should for several more years. She and her brother who is 1 play in it together. I think two 4 yr olds would be pretty crowded.
883589
My son is 14 months. Uses it and loves it. He's 29" tall. He has family that also love it. His cousin is also 4 and I say around the same height. Might be close to being too big.
374251
That's a hard call as it may be big for your little one.I feel like for practicality reasons, it wouldn't be too big for long, but it may seem like she is lost in it for a little while. I don't have experience with the smaller one so I'm not sure how to compare.
660025
My three year old grandson is a pretty big boy for his age, so after giving your question some thought, I would have to say no it isn't to small. Hope this helps.
1009435
I think it might be a little small. My son (who just turned 6 and is wearing size 5/6) fits perfectly in this now. In a year it will probably be too small.
1772930
I think it is too small for a child that age. It would be okay, but I have a hunch it is more for a 4 and under age.
194225
We used it from 4 months and still use it every now and then (my son is currently 11 months old). It is definitely a go-to toy when I just need to be hands free for a couple of minutes, but he's outgrown staying in it much longer than 5 minutes at a time. At 8 months, we probably used it several times a day still, but it might not be worth the $ at this point. I would be more concerned with the height. At 30 inches, my son is at the last height level, and I'm pretty sure that's the maximum recommended height, too. We'll probably pack it up right around his birthday...
1531612
I believe it's 18 months and up, but I guess it would be up to you and your child. My son is 21 months old and loves it, I don't think he would have been ready for something like this at 16 months.
944207
I was able to size it down somewhat for my 4yr old. it is big on him, but fits my 8yr old. It fit him well. you would be safe with a fit for 6 to 7 yr olds up to maybe 15-16.