Concerns regarding the possibility of a child falling from this toy have been made. However, we have found no reports of significant injury due to use of this toy. We have heard of a few scraped knees from falling, but nothing any more serious than what is risked with walking down a sidewalk. Manufacturer's Description

In addition to making sound, the suction cups provide a bit of stability to the toy. This helps reduce the chance for injury while children are still learning how to properly balance. We see this toy as a kind of precursor to a skateboard. It doesn’t use the same types of pushing movements but there are similarities in the muscles needed.

The manufacturer recommends this toy for ages 3 and up, though we feel this is a bit of an overreach. The weight limit is 110 lbs, so most older teens and adults are disqualified right there. Most users have reported younger children from the ages of 3-6 years old getting the most enjoyment from this toy, while children older than that seem to play with it when they want to show up the younger kids. Call our Customer Care Center toll free at 800.335.5621 between 9 am and 5 pm (CST) Monday through Friday.

Teeter Popper improves core strength, stability, leg strength, balance, coordination and gross-motor skills. Teeter Popper features include - Meant for only hard surfaces, the toy will continues to function as a means to challenge balance while on carpet, but the suction cups won’t make any popping sound or provide any traction. There is a greater chance of children injuring themselves while on carpet, since the toy may slip out from under a standing child.Hand kids a Teeter Popper and walk away... but don't look away. Seeing the curiosity, the surprise, the concentration on their faces as they attempt new movements is something you don't want to miss. Teeter-popping excitement is catching, (so are their giggles). Call your local sales representative. Don’t know who your rep is? Find out at www.fatbraintoyco.com. For more in-depth information on how to clean toys, please see our blogs, The Cleaning Guide for Toys. The award-winning Fat Brain Teeter Popper is a unique instrument for play... how it's used is up to the kids! Kids find themselves teetering on the brink of perfect physical play. No special skills needed. In playful exploration, Teeter Popper improves core strength, stability, leg strength, balance, coordination and gross-motor skills.