Both models are supplied with a non-slip mat which holds flat based vessels securely in place during mixing. An accessory tier system can be fitted in seconds, without the need for tools, tripling the available space for samples. Each tier is securely held in place by magnets. Children always love it when you can engage with them during playtime, but with most kid’s seesaws that just is not possible due to weight and size restrictions. Can you imagine trying to climb on the crocodile seesaw we reviewed with your toddler? Not a good idea. If you don’t mind paying a bit more for your kid’s seesaw, you can actually buy a product that allows for people of all ages to play on it. Namely, the Gym Dandy home seesaw.

At this age, imagination knows no bounds – anything is possible! They love reading books, playing dress-up and being active with you! Shop 4 - 5 years In addition to the pneumatic wheels, this kid’s seesaw also features large, high profile handlebars. I really liked these as they allow for the children to sit comfortably while adding an extra element of safety. The handlebars have soft grips on them so your kids will be able to get a good grip even when wearing gloves in chillier weather.The plastic seats and handlebars are the same design, colour and materials used for Hedstrom’s two seater seesaw, and thus they are good quality, and solid, like the rest of the product. If your children are between 3 and 7, they will no doubt love playing on the Hedstrom seesaw. It features comfortable plastic seats, and large padded handles to hold on to while bunching up and down. These wheels come deflated, but there is a pump in the box with an attachment in the handle for you to pump them up. I did find the wheels a little bit fiddly to attach due to the screws being quite short, but I soon got the hang of it, and the whole seesaw took around an hour to assemble. If you’ve got more than two children and you don’t want to hear them fighting over whose turn it is to play on the new seesaw, this product from Hedstrom might be right up your street.

I did see a bit of a problem when it was used on a hard surface such as a patio though, as there was some sliding around of the toy. On grass, or on carpet, it is perfectly fine and very stable. Easy to set up, great fun to play with, and very strong and stable. If you don’t mind spending the extra for your kid’s seesaw, this one comes highly recommended. BioCote anti-microbial coating additive is present on all Stuart brand equipment and offers anti-microbial action to help prevent cross-contamination. Your toddler’s social skills are developing! Encourage their imagination with toys that promote creativity and roleplay, while bigger play sets can help them become more comfortable in group play. Shop 24 Months - 3 Years With new restrictions being placed upon us due to the covid-19 outbreak, we are going to be spending more and more time at home. If you have young children, you’ll already know that they’ll become restless if they don’t get to spend some time playing outside, and at the moment the only place they can safely do that is at home, in the garden.

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The blue, powder coated, steel frame feels very solid, as do the plastic seats which have been designed to be ergonomic to provide comfort.

Beneath the seats there is a bump absorber, that thankfully isn’t too long and doesn’t stop you from having fun. Large and strong handlebars are situated in front of the seats, and these have soft material on the ends for a better grip, and also to stop your hands from getting cold. Even though this is a very strong kid’s seesaw, it isn’t very large and will only take up 218.44 x 86.36 x 85.09 cm of space in your garden. It is comparatively heavy at 17.24 kilograms though. Still, this extra weight just adds to the excellent stability of the product. Seesaws have age ranges, but in advertising I find that the maximum age is often exaggerated, so you should cut off a couple of years from this. For example, a kid’s seesaw that is said to be good for children aged 3 to 10, is probably going to be better for 3 to 8 year-olds, in reality. Maximum weightJust like the crocodile seesaw, the Little Tikes Whale seesaw can be operated by just one child alone, or can be played on by up to three children at the same time, as long as they don’t weigh more than 23kg each. Your baby’s about to become a confident little mover – rolling and crawling are on the horizon. Encourage their new-found mobility with toys that engage them physically. Shop 6 - 9 months Assembling the seesaw was fairly simple and straightforward, and once completed, the toy stood 60cm high and was 194cm long. Unfortunately, it also shares the metal rods under the seats which I really don’t like, but that’s just my opinion, and it wouldn’t be too hard to remove, shorten, or modify them I suppose.