Best Freestanding Slides
- Handrails snap into place - Steps remove without tools for compact storage and moving - Kids can use the slide inside or outside - Must be placed on soft play surface - Assembly Required! - Ages 18 months to 6 years - Weight limit: 60 lbs From the Manufacturer This Little Tikes kids slide is just the right size for your little one. Perfect beginner's slide, sized especially for younger kids (3-feet long).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great for a ball pit, just high enough to barely fit over the top rail of this pool."
"I love how long the slide is and how the bottom of the slide makes for a smooth landing. She loves it. UPDATE 10/20/14: My daughter is now almost 3 years old and she still absolutely loves this slide. They both love this slide!"
"Its a great slide for beginners and worth the money."
"He and his 97th percentile 5 year old brother LOVE this slide."
"Only thing though is if this is being bought as a gift, note that the box it comes in shows the picture of the slide on it."
"Well, we were four adults trying to figure this out for twenty minutes before one of us (a woman no surprise) ran out to the garage to get the instructions out of the discarded box."
"A simple, sturdy little piece of equipment that will give hours of fun to your toddler."
"On the positive side, the slide is made from strong resin plastic and is very sturdy."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My Nycelina would spend about 10% of her valuable time weating and snacking, 5% resting her little body by my side (including poddy breaks), and 85% of her time on the multiple variety of slides available...once she discovered playground slides it was all over with ... Indoors, she would place pillows or use her mattress to slang from the couch to the floor... And she would do her best sliding down on her makeshift slide... The slide itself was not difficult to put together once I read the directions (and had a man to help me; little me couldn't hack it)...and I truly believe if my daughter could sleep on it she would! TODDLERS GROW SO FAST..SO WHY SPEND AROUND $60+tax/shipping for a FIRST TODDLER SLIDE YOU WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO REPLACE IN A YEAR DUE TO YOUR CHILD OUTGROWING IT? That was my first thought when I looked at the smaller version of the slide ... Now that it's all said and done with, I am glad I rationalize this in my mind and bought what I consider to be the wiser choice of the toddler slides now that is all said and done with...... She would not have as much fun sliding down a slide that was less than a foot to the ground once she sat on it... The bigger slide offers my daughter so much more joy and thrills not to mention the slide offers my toddler room to grow and still enjoy the slide for months and months to come ...."
"Most important Pros: --The steps are easy for a toddler to climb, thanks to the built-in handrail/extended sides. ?, no cons I can think of, which is a rarity for me... --However, I will note as a WARNING to others, that yesterday when leaning down to pick up a football that rolled under the slide, I noticed a wasp's nest tucked up underneath the 2nd step from the top, by where the arm hooks to the steps (picture included)."
"It is the perfect height and I love that I can store it in my son's closet (we live in a condo so no grass)."
"At first I was a little bit nervous about the way she stood straight up at the top and then had to crouch down to get into sliding position, but she gained confidence quickly, and so did I."
"Being here in snow country, it is nice that it fold down to a pretty thin profile to store, but can be brought and used inside until this spring when we can take it outside."
"We look for toys that promote children to stay active and these are perfect."
"Inserting the metal rod connecting the slide to the ladder requires one person to push the plastic parts tightly together and another person to cap both ends of the rod."
786900 Features: -Slide.-Sturdy slide combines outdoor textures.-Slide opens for play or conveniently folds for storage and transport.-Suitable for 2 to 5 years. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Perfect slide for home, especially for little ones around age 3 to 5 would be sweet spot target audience, although all kids are different and different sizes."
"It's high enough to keep him entertained day after day, and he's always finding new ways to play with it. The feet just slide on and are then secured with a long screw. With the slide he can be active while indoors, and he's always finding new ways to play with it. The sides feel sufficiently high enough where I'm not concerned that he'll ever fall off one side or the other, my only concern is that he will fall backwards (which is where the couch comes into play)."
"We set this up in our basement and it's the perfect size for kids aged 18 months-7."
"It could be a bit dangerous if the child stands up on top, so parental supervision is required 100% on this item but it is great in the winter for a little exercise of running around and climbing of the steps."
"The platform on the top of this slide is very narrow, and I'm always scared our 2 year old (almost 3 now) is going to fall."
"My tot is a bit taller for her age and I didn't want to spend money on something that was going to be outgrown shortly. I read reviews about kids tripping on the stability legs: my tot did that twice, but only because she was so excited and in a hurry to get back around. If you're worried about a clumsy kid tripping, just make sure it's soft ground around the legs (like grass or foam padding, free of rock or debris)."
"My two year old daughter loves this slide."
Best Freestanding Slides
- Handrails snap into place - Steps remove without tools for compact storage and moving - Kids can use the slide inside or outside - Must be placed on soft play surface - Assembly Required! - Ages 18 months to 6 years - Weight limit: 60 lbs From the Manufacturer This Little Tikes kids slide is just the right size for your little one. Perfect beginner's slide, sized especially for younger kids (3-feet long).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great for a ball pit, just high enough to barely fit over the top rail of this pool."
"I love how long the slide is and how the bottom of the slide makes for a smooth landing. She loves it. UPDATE 10/20/14: My daughter is now almost 3 years old and she still absolutely loves this slide. They both love this slide!"
"Its a great slide for beginners and worth the money."
"He and his 97th percentile 5 year old brother LOVE this slide."
"A simple, sturdy little piece of equipment that will give hours of fun to your toddler."
"The assembly is so quick you just snap on 3-4 parts, Bingo you have a slide in your living room.He climbs , jumps from the slide."
"He was learning to climb and this was the perfect thing to practice on because once you got to the top you slide back down and do it all over again!"
"Honestly, I have been trying to find my 1 year old a slide that is good for her and this slide fit great."
Best Toddler Outdoor Play
- Handrails snap into place - Steps remove without tools for compact storage and moving - Kids can use the slide inside or outside - Must be placed on soft play surface - Assembly Required! - Ages 18 months to 6 years - Weight limit: 60 lbs From the Manufacturer This Little Tikes kids slide is just the right size for your little one. Perfect beginner's slide, sized especially for younger kids (3-feet long).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great for a ball pit, just high enough to barely fit over the top rail of this pool."
"I love how long the slide is and how the bottom of the slide makes for a smooth landing. She loves it. UPDATE 10/20/14: My daughter is now almost 3 years old and she still absolutely loves this slide. They both love this slide!"
"Its a great slide for beginners and worth the money."
"He and his 97th percentile 5 year old brother LOVE this slide."
"A simple, sturdy little piece of equipment that will give hours of fun to your toddler."
"The assembly is so quick you just snap on 3-4 parts, Bingo you have a slide in your living room.He climbs , jumps from the slide."
"He was learning to climb and this was the perfect thing to practice on because once you got to the top you slide back down and do it all over again!"
"Honestly, I have been trying to find my 1 year old a slide that is good for her and this slide fit great."
Best Leisure Sports & Games Equipment
The JOOLA Inside 15 Table Tennis Table with Net Set has been JOOLA's best-selling table year after year! Additionally, the 1.5 inch apron and 1.5 inch diameter sturdy steel legs are used to create a durable table that lasts for years. The table legs feature adjustable height levelers to ensure a level playing surface and 3-inch locking caster wheels for added stability. The JOOLA Inside 15 Table features dual safety anti-tilting locking devices to ensure safety when the table is in both playing and storage positions. RELIABLE/LEVEL PLAY: Durable 5/8 inch (15 mm) thick medium-density fiberboard (MDF) multi-layer painted surface for a consistent and reliable ball bounce. Simply utilize the 2-piece design and unfold one half while leaving the other vertical for solo playback mode.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"First of all, assembly was simple... this is a big deal if you are aware of all the horror story reviews out there regarding assembly of similarly priced tables. It's a 2-piece table, so none of the mismatch concerns that plague some of the 4-piece tables (beware the 4-piece tables!)."
"But you need two people to accomplish that - you need to lay the half of the table flat on the ground, then fix the feet (a little awkward because you need to hold it up for the feet to go down) then lift the half and set it in place. All in all - we really like the table and have been using it a lot."
"My only thought to improve this table function is by allowing for levels, i.e. each leg/wheel having a adjustable nut."
"The table comes with a small instruction booklet (useless) and a small sticker on the back of the table that describes the installation process (so small that I missed it until after I had installed all the wheels already)."
"Got it out of the box and assembled it on Christmas Day, flipped it over to start playing, and realized there were two dings on each half of the table - and these dings were mirror images of where the tables were sitting up against each other in transit in the box."
"The table parts were well organized and fit well into the table. Reason I bought this table - After readying about 3 and 4 hour assembly on other table, I bought this one. Storing/opening the table - folding the table for storage is very easy as is unfolding it for play."
"And the giant box it came in is pretty great to put behind the players to block the balls from getting lost in our garage."
Best Play Tents & Preschool Outdoor Toys
FOX TOYS Play tents are a magical adventure for indoors and outdoors activities. FoxPrint Princess Play tent creates a kingdom in any corner of the house with this magical castle for kids. This charming castle has two side windows for ventilation and enough room for 2-3 little princesses to play. THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX AND DREAM THE DAY AWAY: FoxPrint Princess Play tent creates a kingdom in any corner of the house with this magical castle for kids. GREAT FOR A BACKYARD ADVENTURE: Your child will have hours of fun with this colorful play tent decorated with hearts and glow-in-the-dark-stars! With the fold down door and peep through window, it's great for encouraging role play, adventure and fun. The Poles are inserted from the bottom of the tent into concealed sleeves making them hidden and untouchable while in use for maximum safety .When assembled, the castle tent size is 41.5” x 41.5” x 54” and when it's time to clean up, the castle folds down flat to fit a lightweight and portable zipper carry bag just 17" in diameters.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The tent is well-made and can be folded and stored in a small bag, so it is very easy to be carried around. All four tent rods need to be set up from the inside of the tent, so I had to crawl in there; However, It is not that easy for a 5'11 adult. Anyway, this tent is perfect to take to beach and park too, since it is very light and easy to pack into a small bag, Overall, I am very happy with this purchase, so I give it 5 stars based on the cheap price and portability. It is little difficult to set it up because all four tent rods need to be set up from inside the tent, so I had to crawl in there."
"I have had children in it ages 5-13 and an 85 pound dog that loves it, as well as two cats that believe it's for them lol."
"My granddaughter's eyes were wide and bright when she saw her pretty pink tent! She likes to play in her own private space sometimes, and the play tent allows this, while still giving the adults in charge the ability to easily see that all is well with her."
"It was easy to put together and is small enough to fit in the corner of the living room."
"This should easily fit two or more little girls at a time and will provide a fun play time!"
"Although the tent is somewhat durable, I do not recommend rough-house playing in or around the tent such as how my grandboys would play."
"This is such a cute, fun tent for any little girl. I got this for my daughter to have her own private hideaway."
"It has two side windows that roll up for ventilation or to just talk out of and a door on the front that folds up.It's just about 3.5 feet in diameter so there's plenty of room inside, yet it doesn't really seem like it takes up much space when it's set up."
Best Play & Swing Sets
Enjoy! SAFE comfortable swing seat is copolymer plastic with grommets | Seat - green | Chain - yellow.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very sturdy, as a 5'4" adult avg weight, I can sit in it with no problem and swing."
"The plastic coated chain connecting to the seat is a great safety item (no pinched fingers) especially for younger kids."
"Swing arrived in time as expected and works great with the "A" frame I built for other accessories for my granddaughter."
"It came with one swing and we have two kids."
"Nice product."
"Great size and more comfortable than the original swings."
"Be aware you must order the brackets separately and long bolts if attaching to a wooden frame as we did."
"We actually bought this one for my moms house because we have had a set at our home for the past couple of years and they actually hold up amazing and we could not be more happier about the quality of this product."
Best Playground Climbers
Like all of our big toys, the Dome Climber is made from top-quality construction and built to last--a big toy that will be a backyard attraction for many years. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We love this dome."
"We love this dome climber."
"I've found that my kids who do gymnastics can work on their flips on it easily, albeit one at a time. It also has these black handgrips that the kids can use to help pull themselves up, but I've found that the bars are really good enough. I've found that I love watching videos of a product because it helps me see what it's actually like better than pictures do."
"I got this for my daughter for Christmas along with this 20ft Play Parachute Kids Children Colorful Outdoor Game Exercise Sport Toy With 16 Handles 20 ft. parachute to throw over the top, so she can use it as a fort."
"I dropped one star only because the matte powder coat (though pretty) makes the surface a little less "grippy" than the versions I've seen in playgrounds."
"I enjoyed putting this thing together. I got two girls, 3 and 6 years old."
"Pros: relatively easy assembly, can be moved around the yard to accommodate mowing needs, bars don't seem to get too hot in the sun, very sturdy. Cons: VERY HEAVY in package... once it was delivered, I tried to move the box (20 weeks pregnant) and quickly realized it would have to stay put until my husband got home."
"Its design is awkward so if you think that you can get inside and help a climbing kid.. think twice."
Best Teeter Totters
This spinning teeter totter has an ergonomic design, which helps keep your children’s activity safe and fun-filled. It is made with a durable frame and coated with weather-resistant powder finish that permits the teeter totter to spin in complete 360 degrees. In addition, Gym Dandy constructed the teeter totter with ergonomic handlebars. Make good use of your children’s endless energy with the Gym Dandy 360°Spinning Teeter Totter. HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION - This teeter totter is built with a heavy-duty frame that’s ensured to carry 300lbs. SAFE AND ERGONOMIC DESIGN - This play set features 2 elongated soft cushioned seats and ergonomic handlebars with rubber grips. FUN HEALTHY EXERCISE - Encourage your children to stay active with this teeter totter that allows your kids to spin round-and-round and bounce up-and-down.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The only thing wrong with this toy is that my kids keep fighting over it. The seats are big enough that the older kids sit on them with a little one in front of them."
"The handle bars on one side had too much weld in the way for holes to line up for bolts. Otherwise instructions were easy to follow and I am a woman put together by myself it just took a lot longer than if I would have had help. Overall great toy kids will enjoy endless hours of fun for years to come."
"We also have kept this in the same spot on the lawn and now there is a ring of dirt in place of grass where this spins - when the kids outgrow it we will have our grass back!"
"The kids absolutely love it and it seems to be made of very durable materials."
"But as for that, only time will tell."
"Kids LOVE, LOVE this gift."
"Do protect the seats though from the weather because they are just cloth, and yes the grass underneath will have a circular path worn in it."
"Loved the Teeter Totter - hated the seats."
Best Playground Fitness Equipment
➤ Our bright colors will make your climbing wall the envy of the neighborhood… Pine View Playgrounds designed these holds with kids and adults in mind. We included fun, bright colors that make your climbing wall stand out from all the others so that you want to show it off, and your kids want to use it more. MOUNTS ON 1.25 INCH DECK BOARD : only our rock wall climbing grips come with 2 inch long heavy duty mounting bolts for easy and sturdy installation on playsets with up to 1.25 inch wood so you are not stuck going to buy longer bolts.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We looked around and you can buy 4 holds at Home Depot for $20 dollars what?!"
"All hardware including speed drill bits included."
"I built a climbing wall for my son's 3rd birthday and it did not disappoint."
"Grand kids are getting great exercise and skills that they can’t get in front of a tv."
"Work great, easy to install, kids love the rock wall."
"20 holds are perfect for an 8’ Wall for young children."
"These are Awesome!"
"All the kids in the neighborhood, ages 11-4, have had a great time climbing on these."
Best Tetherball Equipment
For two-person play, use the large checker bat paddles to hit the tethered tennis ball back and forth. WHAT'S INCLUDED: 2 Paddles, 1 Swingball on a rope, 56" pole that breaks into 3 sections, and the base which doubles as a carrying case! Swingball is the fun and portable version of traditional Tetherball so you can play anywhere there is a flat surface!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We got it for our son to be able to play by himself and stop asking us to run around with him (at the end of the day we like to sit, relax, and watch the kids play), however we all love this toy."
"We had hours of fun."
"Our whole family loves this game -- 4 kids ages 9-17 plus Mom and Dad."
"The two waffle type paddles are wide enough to get a good aim and light enough for the kids not to tire. Besides fun, this is super for eye hand coordination and upper body movement and the kids."
"I received my order in the mail today which I bought for my grandchildren, My husband and I decided to try it, and we absolutely love it !"
"So fun and so easy to get the hang of."
"This version doesn't seem as durable as my Zimzam in ground version."
"The tether rope keeps sliding down the pole instead of being secured at the top of the pole."
Best Play Set Attachments
Caring parents will love all of the different safety features found on the Little Tikes swing. Stay-put shoulder straps hold baby securely in place.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The first one had the ropes on backward, which is fine for your more daring baby who prefers to swing upside down."
"My son loves it he is 8 months old I wanted it for indoors for rainy days it has worked like magic I ordered the Sunny Health & Fitness Door Way Chin Up from amazon as well so that I could hand on my door ^_^."
"I bought a tree swing hanging set (FEMOR 4FT Tree Swing Strap) that consists of just one heavy-duty strap with spinning carabiner and hooked both hardware of the swing onto the one carabiner and in one minute the installation was done."
"This swing seems stable enough."
"And I like the hooks better than older baby swings I've seen that were basically closed loops."
"Very simple swing but well made - grandbaby loves it!"
"Our two grandsons love this little toddler swing."
"It was already put together, and my husband was able to hang it at our swing set easily. This swing is perfect size and will be able to be used for a couple years."
Best Playground Equipment Parts & Hardware
USES : Look at the pictures above at the very top left which will give you a couple of suggested uses for this swingset hanger. RUST : The surface of Jungle Gym Kingdom's swing hangers is coated with DACROMET®, not galvanized. INDUSTRIAL BUILT HIGH QUALITY swingset hanger - perfect swing set brackets for all swing set products indoors or outdoors including gymnastics rings ceiling mounts, porch swings and yoga trapeze swings.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Some folks may prefer a bar to hang their yoga swing from so that they can adjust the width, but since I have an A-frame roof with exposed beams, these were less obtrusive. I think I hung them too wide for the yoga hammock for my size and I think I will get a bar and put a chain through it to connect with carabiners to the Heavy Duty Swing Hangers."
"Product arrived with sturdy, useful swing hangers inside."
"This worked great for my aerial yoga setup."
"We used these to hang a Jungle Gym Kingdom swing and a Little Tykes baby swing from a 4"x6" beam."
"Been using it for a large swing set I put together in the backyard and it's smooth and I feel confident, the structure would collapse before these hangers failed."
"My first set did not include the locking snap hooks, which I purchased the same thing in Stainless Steel from a local Home Depot."
"My husband wanted to buy the ones from the local warehouses again."
"Bought these to use on a swingset that my father is building for my daughter."