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12 of 12 humans found the following review helpful.
Very good, if all you want to do is use ride mode.
By C. Sanders
We received the Radio Flyer “3-in-1″ as a Christmas gift. My daughter is 15 months, and was an early walker, so the “learning” angle of this toy was fixed for us. Like another reviewer, however, I would hesitate to use this toy for a child that hasn’t genuinely grasped walking yet, as the axles are very smooth and there is less friction than in other walker/ride-ons. This is a big plus, however, for little ones that already recognise how to walk, as it is less discouraging and hindering to push around.
Although I am happy with “ride-on” mode of this toy (pictured), the “wagon” and “walker” modes are not very good. The darker-pink “shell” of the toy clips into the “ride” position, and may be unclipped for the “walker” and “wagon” configurations. However, for these modes, there is no way to secure the shell, it is very loose, and effortlessly comes off. This fundamentally turns the toy into a scooter. There are ample warnings versus letting your child use the toy in “scooter” mode, but all the child has to do is lift the shell off when using “wagon” mode, and voilà, instant scooter. (another caveat – the instructions warn versus letting children ride inside the “wagon” or “stroller,” but a child’s bottom fits very comfortably within the shell, and the temptation to get in is actually too strong for any child to resist).
I fixed this problem by drilling two holes through the shell and into the base and securing the shell in “wagon” mode with plastic bolts. This fixed the problem, but it is very discouraging and hindering that this step was necessary. I would have plainly left the shell in “ride” mode except, at 15 months, my daughter’s legs are not long sufficient yet.
Despite the evident design flaw, the toy is very well-made, rides very effortlessly equated to most walker/riders, and is gorgeous adorable. Those prepared to drill a couple holes, etc, will receive pleasure from the skillfulness of the toy. Everyone else will have to just stick with “ride” mode and wait until the child is old sufficient to have their feet touch the ground while riding.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Light Weight
By Buffy
We purchased this for our daughter’s original birthday. She is getting ready to walk and we thought a toy she could push around would support her learn to take those initial steps. This toy is darling, and easy to assemble. It is made of very light-weight plastic, and the wheels are very slick plastic. We found our daughter may only walk this toy around is if she pushes it, on the carpet, from the side. If she gets behind it, or gets her hands up on the handles, it moves way too fast for her. When she is older and may ride on it, it will be great fun. Until then it has fixed use. The seat may flip over to be filled up with toys, but it does not snap into place. It only sits on the base, so it too is very unsturdy. I purchased it because Radio Flyer makes those fantasti wagons, but this toy has not one thing to do with those wagons. It must be weightier and must have rubber wheels rather of light-weight plastic.
1 of 1 persons found the following review helpful.
Great idea. Does not rather deliver.
By Crestviewer
I purchased two of these 3-in-1 walkers – the red one for my nephew and the pink one for my daughter who turned one within a few weeks of each other – because I love the idea of a toy having multiple functions. I am a little disappointed with this product altho for various reasons.
Ride on mode: The seat is very slick and little – it is easy for a little child to slip forward or backward off of it. It is hard to push the child when they are riding on it. There is likewise no way for a child to steer the toy.
Push walker/stroller: The wheels on this are very slick which means it slides easily. And it is hard to steer.
Pull wagon: When you flip the bucket for wagon mode, there is no way to secure the bucket share so it is effortlessly removable. Once removed, the toy looks like a scooter which is dangerous and not what it was designed for.
In conclusion, I would not recompense full price for this toy (thankfully I got mine for 75% off). My daughter has enjoyed distinct elements of it but buyer please beware of the limitations of it is functionality.
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