Product Features:

• Fun telescope swivels 360 degrees
• Swing includes a 3-point safety belt
• Easy climbing rock wall for beginners
• Gentle slope slide for soft landings
• Realistic steering wheel for imaginative play. Easy 20 minute assembly

Little Tikes SwingAlong Castle Little knights and princesses will have many fun adventures, indoors and out with the Little Tikes SwingAlong Castle! The play telescope swivels all the way around in search of excitement. And the swing includes a three-point safety belt. The easy-climb rock wall is great for little one’s developing skills. The slide gently slopes for soft landings. Plus, the realistic steering wheel stimulates endless hours of imaginative play. Ages 1 – 4 years.

“Little Tikes Swing Along Castle” Reviews:

Review by M. Simard
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We purchased this playset for my son’s first birthday, and we’re very pleased! Although he’s too young yet to climb ON the toy, he has a great time crawling through the castle and around and under the swing. We can also help him go down the slide, which he loves! He will definitely grow into this adorable and durable playset and it will get more and more fun as he gets older.

We have it in his indoor playroom, which it is sized perfectly for. It would also work well outdoors. The swing is a bit of a clunker, however. It doesn’t swing very high, and only keeps his attention for a few minutes. That would NOT influence my decision, though, and I would purchase this set again if I had the chance!

Review by Erin Rippy
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This was a gift to my daughter from the Grandparents for her 1st birthday. Her enjoyment in it was enthusiastic to start with, but very short lived. At the time, she was a new walker and although the steps up to the slide were short, they were a challenge for her to climb. As another reviewer said, by the time she had the hang of climbing and sliding within the next couple of months, the slide was way too short to hold her interest for very long.

The swing on this thing has very little range of motion. Instead of being suspended by a flexible rope or chain, the swing is attached with rigid bars, which stop the swing from going too far forward or backwards. While this is a sensible safety feature on paper, it doesn’t translate to a very comfortable ride for the child being pushed by a parent.

I assume that the swing was designed for kids to use by themselves safely. However, most children in this age bracket aren’t going to understand how to pump their legs to swing, they can’t get themselves in and out of the straps with buckles, and if their legs are long enough to push themselves, they’re too big for the swing.

I also feel that the entire unit becomes wobbly too quickly. Even after tighteing all of the fasteners several times, I always feel like it’s a bit unstable and fear that it might collapse. It hasn’t yet and I’m probably being overly paranoid.

My daughter is now 22 months old and the weather is warm enough for her to be outside again. She climbs up and over the unit, but not much else. We have purchased a very basic swingset for her with 2 belt swings, a toddler swing, glider swing, and slide for under 0 … a far better investment, in my opinion. She will be able to enjoy this for years to come!

Review by Mercedes L. Johnmeyer
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We’ve had this set for a few months now and while it was initially a hit, it lost it’s luster very quickly with my son. When we first got it (when he was 9 mos) he loved the swing, but was still too young to use the slide. Now, at 14 months, he no longer cares for the swing, and the slide is too short to really amuse him for long.

The swing is very stiff…it doesn’t swing freely back and fourth. The way it’s bolted onto the unit doesn’t allow for it to go very far in either direction. My son is average in height, and when he sits at the top of the slide, it’s almost as long as he is with his legs stretched out. As far as assembly, it wasn’t too bad. I put it together myself in about an hour, but the slide was a thorn in my side. It (mine at least) wouldn’t connect completely with the base, so there’s a small gap between the slide and the top platform.

Overall, it wasn’t a terrible purchase, but if given the choice again, I’d pass. It’s something that be can only enjoyed for such a short time…I’d rather have taken the 0 and put it towards a larger, sturdier swing set that he can use as he continues to grow.

Overall Rating: (out of 20 reviews)

Price: $ 119.33

Product Features:

• Authentic warning bells
• Red flashing lights
• Signal lights flash when gates are closed
• Requires two AAA batteries
• Thomas Wooden Railway products are not compatible with Take Along Thomas vehicles and destinations

Add a pivotal piece of track to Sodor with this Thomas & Friends Deluxe Wooden Railroad Crossing. As your little engineer moves the gate to either block or allow road traffic to pass, you will hear authentic warning bells and see flashing red lights. Move the gates to either block or allow road traffic to pass. Hear the authentic warning bells and see flashing red lights. Signal lights and sounds flash when road gates are closed, or can be activated by pressing the button. Requires 2 “AAA” batteries, included. Measures approximately 12″ x 12″.

“Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway- Deluxe Railroad Crossing” Reviews:

Review by BostonMom
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I bought this item for my son, along with a small starter track, because I wasn’t sure how much he’d play with it and I didn’t want to spend a ton of money if it wasn’t going to get much use — any parent knows what I’m talking about!

My son loves opening/closing the gates (one gate triggers the two alternating sounds) and also pressing the button to make the sounds. There are also two red flashing lights.

Seeing how much fun he has with it, I am extremely happy that I purchased it for him.

p.s. Since I bought this I’ve also bought him a few other “destinations” as they are called, and I have noticed that he seems to enjoy the ones that make noise and/or have lights – not sure if that would help or not, but I just thought I’d mention it.

Review by D. Carney
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I bought this railroad crossing for my 3 year old son as an addition to his new Thomas table railway set, and he just LOVES it! He loves to open and close the gate and listen to the bells and watch the lights. It’s a small enough piece that it doesn’t take up a lot of room on the table, and he’s gotten so much enjoyment from it. It seems very durable and not too expensive a piece. My 5 year old daughter also loves playing with her little brother’s train table!

Review by NewEnglandMom
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My son is just 2 and enjoys playing with his train set — Melissa and Doug table and tracks but a mix of trains and cars that go on the tracks at this point. We saw this additional piece in ToysRUS and he loved playing with it on their model but they didn’t sell it separately, so we looked on Amazon and we were happy to be able to buy it alone without more tracks etc. My son loves it — opening and closing the gates and pushing the button to make the sound of a train approaching.

Overall Rating: (out of 12 reviews)

Price: $ 17.61

Product Features:

• Made in Germany
• Constructed out of fade-resistant, high-quality ABS plastic, with no glue or screws
• Realistic details and functions encourage imaginative play
• Great for use indoors and outdoors
• Recommended Age Range 3+ Years

Kids will reach new heights with this functioning crane truck! Pop on the stabilizing legs that store in the back and crank out the crane to move heavy loads and reach the tallest points, or tilt the truck cab forward to reveal a detailed engine. The telescopic and height-adjustable crane unit swivels 360° and features a locking mechanism for the hook. Other features include rubber-like wheels and a toolbox that opens and closes.

“Bruder MAN Crane Truck” Reviews:

Review by Joseph J. Romanowski
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I purchased this crane for our grandsons to play with at our home during their visits. It was so popular that my wife gave it to them to take home. She didn’t want to hear them fighting over it at our home. She thought it better for their parents to deal with it than us. The toy is almost 2 months old and understand that they are still arguing about who plays with it. There is something magical about this toy that little boys love.

Review by JMcQ
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My 5 year old son LOVES this crane. He has added more string to lower and lift toys from our second story balcony. He has had it since Feb. and still plays with it almost every day.

Review by Angeles C. Vaden
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We gave this truck to our grandson for Christmas and he has not stopped playing with it. He even brings it over to our house when we baby-sit for him. It is very well made and is very sturdy and easy to maneuver. We also do not need to worry about any lead in the product. We are planning to buy other toys made by this company in the future.

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Price: $ 33.99

Product Features:

• Sturdy tree house for young children
• Large 19″ high platfolm
• “Shingled” roof for shaded play
• Periscope pivots 180 degrees
• Adult assembly required

Climb, slide and spy in this elevated playhouse. The Lookout Treehouse features a spacious 19″H platform with a pivoting periscope that really works and large, easy-to-climb steps. The durable slide makes for speedy exits, and the “shingled” roof offers shade protection. Durable, maintenance-free construction. Adult assembly required. Measures 66.5″L x 25″W x 57.5″H. Holds up to 75 pounds.

“Step2 Naturally Playful Lookout Treehouse” Reviews:

Review by Salmontree
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I found 40+ excellent reviews elsewhere on line and ordered this from another retailer who offered free shipping on it. We put it together in about 10 minutes and our 13 mo old was sliding on it immediately. It is for ages 18 mo+ and I think that is probably correct. We are using it in the house until it gets warmer and then will move it outside. We didn’t assemble the periscope but saved the pieces for later. It is very well made and is attractive. I like that there is a platform before you get to the slide and that it can be a fort as well. The slide part disassembles easily for transport. It does require close supervision. We found we could back the ladder to the wall and take off the slide and then it is just a safe fort for when we don’t have time to supervise. We’re very happy with it.

Review by Jennifer M. Goaring
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My newly turned 1 son is the most athletic little guy of my 4 boys so even though we have lots of boy toys around the house, I needed something special for his first birthday. He wants so badly to keep up with the big boys! Having an October birthday, I was trying to opt for something he could play with indoors during the rainy/cold weather but that was also very active. Fortunately we have enough room for a small climbing structure like this and it is just perfect!

PROS:

-very easy to assemble

-fits inside without being to awkward we have it in a dining room and it could easily work in a space 1/2 the size

-the perfect size for a 1 year old (and my 13 month old niece loves it too!)

-durable enough to withstand big kids — my 5 year old twins are all over it as well and while it has a 60 pound weight limit, it is managing to hold up well for time when they sneak on it together

CONS:

-I can’t really think of anything! I was worried about kids falling off but so far no problem even when one is coming up the slide and one up the ladder, they seem to work it out just and my niece is not as athletic and coordinated as my son but she does great with it as well. Only took a few days to get the hang of climbing up the ladder and how to slide down. Now they both climb the slide also!

I am looking forward to moving it outside in the summer also.

Review by MAO
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This is an excellent indoor slide if you are looking for something for your little ones to do in cold winter months. It is a small slide, takes up very little space, and the tree house is perfect for play. I bought it for my 18 month old son and he has had much fun using it. His friends of up to 7 years old have played on it and it has lasted many children’s parties. I plan to move it outdoors in the Spring.

Overall Rating: (out of 17 reviews)

Price: $ 112.99

Product Features:

• Nine piece wood toy set
• Learn About Height Depth Size And The Sequence Of Sorting And Stacking
• Creative Development For Your Child
• Your Child Will Also Use And Develop Some Logical Thinking Tools
• This Toy Is Made From All Natural Organic Recycled Rubber Wood

2 years & up. Learn about height, depth, size and the sequence of sorting and stacking with this colorful 9 piece wood cone.

“Plan Toys Cone Sorting” Reviews:

Review by 3 polkadots
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My son has a couple of basic ring stackers, but this cone sorter by Plan Toys, while using the same concept, draws his attention and holds it for much longer than his basic ones. The interior tubes must be assembled by size before the outer rings can be added. At 12 months, my son definitely needs help in putting it together, but he is absolutely fascinated by the way the tubes slide into one another, as well as the way the outer rings hide the tubes. This toy will be excellent for teaching colors, size differences, and spatial relationships. And when we don’t want to take it that seriously, the tubes are great for rolling on hardwood floors. This cone stacker provides a unique challenge that no other toy we’ve found offers!

**Now at age 3, my son still enjoys playing with this. It’s a toy that I rotate in and out of his collection, so that it seems “new.”

Review by sunny swimmer
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We bought this toy for our now 25-month old son when he was 10 months old and he still plays with it! It is very versatile, durable, and fun. It can be stacked in multiple ways and inspires creativity and exploration in such a fun way. My son’t set of blocks has been thrown, bitten. dropped, run over with multiple large toy vehicles, and just generally abused for 15 months and yet it looks like new. Plan toys make fantastic toys, and this one is no exception.

Review by Kristen Gillisse Howe
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This is a fantastic sorting toy. My 10 month old loves this–and has for several months. It’s his favorite go-to toy. There are so many great pieces, and he’s already learning how to stack different ones together. He loves to haul around all of the different pieces and put them on other toys. It’s great that I don’t have to worry about him putting all of these in his mouth, as they are made with non-toxic dyes. I keep finding different ways to assemble all the pieces. Get this for your baby/young toddler–you won’t be sorry!

Overall Rating: (out of 14 reviews)

Price: $ 21.19