Why is the recommended age 6YO? Are they not sturdy (enough for a 3YO?)
1609986
This is NOT recommended for children at all! The pieces came broken apart while in the packaging, which means, it's BAD quality, AND if it's broken while packaged-it's not constructed well enough to handle child hands, thus, creating CHOKING hazards after the child broke the pieces off.
1609987
They are not sturdy enough. My then three year old broke every piece at least twice ( we glued them several times). I recommend getting ones that are solid pieces like plan toys furniture.
1609988
Well... they are pretty sturdy but..... also a little fragile. I bought them for my 3 yo girl who played appropriately with them and my 2 year old son slowly crushed and broke off pieces over time.
464003
My 2, 3, and 4 year old haven't destroyed theirs yet, and they're no gentle little people. :)
864791
Definitely not! My boys are 3 and 8 and love these! They both have one. Plus, my husband and I ride them all around the house too, they get around just as well.
1632992
Definitely not! I bought it for my 3 year old for xmas last year. I say its good for ages 3-6. It is a nice set!
1471208
I wouldn't recommend it for a 2-3 year old, there are a lot of very small pieces. It's definitely better for older children. The durability is good. I had one when I was a little girl and 30+ years later it's still in my dad's basement. I purchased one for my 5-year old last Christmas. It's probably a better fit for children around 4-5 at least.
1231149
No. They are not that strong and that's for a reason. This is for small kids to play. If it were that strong, they would have a tough time getting them apart and putting them together.
1509024
I don't think there was any age recommendations, just weight limits. I my self wouldn't buy them for anyone less than 14 or so because it takes a certain amount of weight and coordination to use them as well as good sense to be safe (relatively anyway). I think weight limit was 165 lbs. My 16 year old uses them and she is about 125lbs.
957317
I bought them for my three grandchildren ages 6 & 7 they didn't last very long, I do have very tough kids though! Just depends on your life style, our children are all hunters, fishers, etc... so toys like this after the age of 9 are too immature..
1471212
My daughter is 5 and I think it is ok for her, but I would not recommend for a 2-3 year old. The house itself is pretty durable, but things like the windows and doors are, frankly, flimsier than I would like. For the price of the house, I was a bit surprised at this. My daughter is very gentle with her toys, but I felt even for her I had to remind her, please play gently. The furniture is pretty durable overall, but again, for the price of this stuff, some of it is shoddy. The tub faucet broke off in about 5 minutes and the legs on the chairs are really thin and I feel like could snap in a minute. I love the house, how it lights, etc., but I am just hoping it lasts until my daughter is older. My daughter is 5 and I think it is ok for her, but I would not recommend for a 2-3 year old. The house itself is pretty durable, but things like the windows and doors are, frankly, flimsier than I would like. For the price of the house, I was a bit surprised at this. My daughter is very gentle with her toys, but I felt even for her I had to remind her, please play gently. The furniture is pretty durable overall, but again, for the price of this stuff, some of it is shoddy. The tub faucet broke off in about 5 minutes and the legs on the chairs are really thin and I feel like could snap in a... » Read More My daughter is 5 and I think it is ok for her, but I would not recommend for a 2-3 year old. The house itself is pretty durable, but things like the windows and doors are, frankly, flimsier than I would like. For the price of the house, I was a bit surprised at this. My daughter is very gentle with her toys, but I felt even for her I had to remind her, please play gently. The furniture is pretty durable overall, but again, for the price of this stuff, some of it is shoddy. The tub faucet broke off in about 5 minutes and the legs on the chairs are really thin and I feel like could snap in a minute. I love the house, how it lights, etc., but I am just hoping it lasts until my daughter is older. « Show Less
1761976
These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food... » Read More These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. « Show Less
192698
OK, now I can respond. My daughter in law reminded me we gave these to each of our two youngest...9 and 13. They've had them for two years. Her remarks are...very well made. Much superior to the cheaper ones. Never rattled or felt unstable. Very smooth ride. Kids don't feel shaken or bounced. Very, very sturdy. Kent O.
1509028
I have a 12 year old who loves them. From what I saw when I bought his, it is based more on weight and ability than age. I have a nephew who is young and would do great on them because he has a great sense of balance. My youngest son will not get on them at all and he is 11.
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!!
124137
Previous answer is correct. Our 2 1/2 yr old grandson loves them. Very sturdy. We had one that came with a weak area where the material had not puréed correctly in the mold. Called them and they sent a new one immediately. No questions asked.
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.
190801
I have a 18 and a 10 year old Grandsons. I bought them both one. They love them. They are fairly sturdy considering the cost. My 2 year old grandson wants one. So I am sure I will get him one next year. Rachel
1564415
The age would not be inappropriate but the quality is poor. My kids went through two of these and they broke very easily. We returned them and got something else.