Play Structures: Little Tikes
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Metal Swingset
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on May 15, 2008
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I am looking to buy a metal swing set for my two boys (1yr & 6months) I looked at kmart and toys r us. The reviews online at toysrus are really bad. They all said th...
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- In my opinion metal swing sets are junk. The reviews are correct. The are not stable, they rust, etc.. I have a 20 month old and a 3 year old and just recently purchas...
- Before buying a metal set I would check into a wooden sets. Ours is 18 years old and still looks great. We did have to replace the rocket rider last year. I know this ...
- We just put up our metal swingset a few weekends ago and OMG, what a pain it was! I think my neighbors all got an earful from my husband while he was doing this and my...
Good Swingset for a 2-Year-old?
Asked by K.M. from Boston
on April 4, 2009
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My son will be turning 2 in June, and our parents have offered to pitch in to buy him a swingset for our backyard. Does anyone have any suggestions for what brand/typ...
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- purchase a nice wooden one they are expensive but you will get year and years out of it. my 2yr old plays on the large wooden swingset that his aunt has and does prett...
- He's a bit young for a large climber/swingset. We had one for our older daughter and our 2-year old was always trying to climb up on it. It caused me so much extra w...
- We bought our twins a Creative Playthings swingset. They were having a great Labor Day sale (yes, LABOR DAY) that included free installation and a free climbing wall. ...
Playgyms and Swing Set Recommendations?
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on April 22, 2010
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I've decided I want to get a swing set or play gym for my 2 year old. I have found a few used sets that people are willing to give me for free, but my mother would fee...
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- In 2000, we paid upwards of $2700 for a Woodlawn set. Great quality, etc. I sold it this past Christmas for $400. It was still in great shape (we took care of i...
- We recently bought this one from Toys R Us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4044821 We love it. It was on sale when we bought it for $500. Norm...
- We have moved 6 times in 15 years and have had 6 different wooden sets from Lowe's or Home Depot whichever is closest to the particular house we live in. My husband ...
Looking for a Good Swingset for My 2-Year-old.
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on March 14, 2010
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I am looking around for a swingset for my 2-year-old daughter. We are planning on having more children, and want something that can grow with them. There are a few t...
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- Lol I read your post and I thought you said - Looking for a good "swingers set". I was like wow, this place is getting a little "different". Sorry had to post that. I ...
- Definately check out craigslist! we got a huge rainbow swingset for under $1500, retail was over $3000!! there are some good deals out there! Good luck
- I disagree with the poster who said to save your money and skip the playset altogether. I've had a very different experience. My boys are now 10 and 13, but we got a...
Rainbow Swing Set or Costco/Sam's/Toysrus/Menard's
Asked by V.N. from Chicago
on February 26, 2011
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We are looking for a swingset for our 2 1/2 year old and I am pregnant due in May.
My question is we would want this to last for at least 5 -7 years. Do you have e...
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- Don't buy the little tikes wood set. It fades and needs resealed like all the woooden ones. I bought the little tikes endless adventures and hubby left it when we move...
- Loveofcats just scared me because I just built one that I want to last more than 3 years, ah. Some of the time the less expensive ones are flimsy, I checked a lot of ...
- We got a free (used) Rainbow last summer. It was 13 years old. Hubby had to replace a few boards due to insect/animal damage, but the thing is solid. It is giant one,...
Childrens Outdoor Playsets-outdoor Swing Set
Asked by T.G. from Phoenix
on March 6, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Does anyone know where a good place is to purchase a Outdoor Playset-outdoor swing set for toddlers at a decent price?
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- Hi T., I don't know if you are looking for those really big one's or what but my mom got hers at Rainbow something (can't remember exactly but you can google it) on Do...
- check www.craigslist.com (maybe org??) Anyhow...it's the best. I buy and sell all my stuff on there!!
- Costco and Costco online has them. Costco membership gives you cash back.....one advantage. Also they have an awesome return, exchange policy. I just saw some in th...
Step Two Swing Set Assembly
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on May 23, 2007
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Hi All,
We just purchased a Step Two Playhouse/Swingset combo "thingy" and it's being delivered tomorrow. They sell these products as "Easy Adult Assembly" product...
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- We just put together a Little Tikes swingset.....what a joke. There were no words, just pictures.....so there were 25 steps that we only pictures....it was a complete...
- We purchased the Step 2 Clubhouse climber (no swings) & put it together 2 weeks ago. The most difficult part is keeping your kids (we have 18 mo twins) from running o...
- Hi N., I purchased the Naturally Playful Playhouse Climber & Swing Extension for my daughter and I actually put it together myself in about 3 hours. I suggest having ...
Why Can't I Decide?!
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on April 9, 2012
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Little Tikes Endless Adventures Adjustable Mountain Climber OR Step2 Play Up Double Slide Climber I have a two year old. I want her to be safe and comfortable on...
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- We own the little tikes one...have had it for over 5 years and it's a good climber....easy to move also....we moved it halfway across the country easily...only issue t...
- You can't decide because these types of choices are so hard! They're both really cute climbers for toddlers, so whichever you choose, you'll be happy. (just don't seco...
- We have a Step2 climber. Just got it for our son who is almost two. I personally think that the Step2 ones are better made. (Nicer). We bought ours on Craigslist. ...
Where to Find Plastic Play Gym Sets on Sale or Used
Asked by D.P. from Kansas City
on July 26, 2008
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Hi! My daughter is turning 1 in August. I am wanting to get her a Little Tikes or Step 2 (any brand) plastic play gym. I have looked online and the are expensive. Wher...
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- Have you tried looking on Craig's List?
- D., I see a lot of the Little Tykes stuff on craigslist.org. When you see one listed you have to be ready to buy. They move very quickly so there is not a lot of ...
- Try Once Upon a Child for the plastic play gym. Its close to 95th and Antioch and carries previously owned toys/clothes/baby gear that are in great condition as well ...
Selling a Family House with a Sloped Backyard...?
Asked by A.C. from Atlanta
on July 2, 2012
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As I've already posted before, we are being relocated, and the time in which we must be in our new town is approaching pretty quickly - we have about 6-7 weeks, and th...
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- Your realtor needs to step it up. I agree that is a negative, but she needs to 'sell' your front yard among other features. If you have kids and most looking at you...
- For the right buyer - they'll love your yard, slope and all. Not everyone likes to be outside a lot (yard won't matter), and if it slopes away from the house - woo ho...
- Talk to your realtor. If the yard has a small level area, nothing you can do will make it bigger so it may not be worth your time/money to try to rearrange it. Ask the...
