Pretend Play Reviews

Overall if I had to choose to purchase this or an "old fashioned" swing, the old fashioned swing wins hands down.

I've also got some of these at the daycare I own. With the preschoolers and older toddlers, they put use these for the kids to eat on

Compact convenience

Avantages:

*This exceptional little picnic table is perfect a child.

*It folds and stores so Moms and Dads can actually put their house in order for company.

*It fits into the trunk of my Nissan Sentra (1997 version), and is not heavy to lift.

*It is stable because the weight is distributed.

*It can be set up in a park so that your little munchkins can draw, color, or paint.

*It is small enough to be completely covered by a piece of butcher paper -- and the kids really love coloring everywhere on that!

*Since the unit is one piece, you don't have to bother with chairs that take up space and are easily dragged from one place to another by a toddler who wants to climb up everywhere.

*As far as size -- it takes very little space even when left in the opened position. Mine is in the dining room; a fairly small area; and there is still have room for company.

*Children are drawn to "just my size" toys.

Drawbacks:

*After many crayon marks the top is marked permanently.

*This "feature" create an intrinsic value though. Nothing compares to a sentimental memory when "my child colored there. "

*My hands are tender and weak, so I had a very hard time folding and unfolding the table. There are small notches on the bottom of the table that must be locked into place to keep it steady and safe. I always find help from someone who is stronger to put the plastic locks in place.

5 stars -- children love their own table.

5 stars -- it is a safe place to help expand a child's imagination and creativity.

5 stars -- the design makes the plastic table solid and it will last through many kids.

5 more stars -- portable convenience.

This single unit picnic table serves many purposes, and I would not be without it. It is a bargain at any price.

The design of the plane is great. The removable top allows for easy access to the fuselage where as many as seven little Playmobil figures can sit. As other reviewers have pointed out, the wheels and wings are designed to pop off so that they don't break when subjected to extreme "toddler forces". Don't worry about them falling off all the time, though. You can pick up the plane by the rear stabilizer wing (probably the least secure part of the plane) without it falling apart. That's pretty sturdy while still having the break-away functionality required to make this toy last a long time.

One of the things I really like about this plane (and other Playmobil toys, like the Pirate Ship) are the stickers. Rather than being thin stickers that curl when you peel them and subsequently become unwieldy, the stickers are stiff so they are easy to place accurately.

The realistic look of the plane as well as its large size (approx. 20" wingspan) are also cool aspects of this toy.

My 20-month-old daughter loves this! I know it is recommended for older kids, but it's perfect for her. The "hiding" places are great fun and the revolving purple door was the first thing she explored Christmas morning. I know the toy will grow with her, and more than one child can and should play on this at a time.

It's a pretty basic set, but it seems great for their age and skill levels. If you have an "under 3" and are looking for a medical playset, I'd definitely recommend this one.

I was hoping for a toy that could ease my childs fears about going to the doctor and spark imaginative play. This toy does okay, but not great job of meeting these needs.