Good (small) indoor climbing activity?

Discussion in 'The Toddler Years(1-3)' started by jenanne, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. jenanne

    jenanne Well-Known Member

    I really like the idea of having a safe climbing activity in the house. My twins are constantly climbing the kitchen chairs and couch, and their toys, and it is unsafe at times. I have thought about buying a small indoor slide. Any other ideas, or a slide you like? I didn't find one with great reviews online.
    Thanks!
    Jen
     
    jenanne, Aug 3, 2009
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  2. meganguttman

    meganguttman Well-Known Member

    We LOVE our kangaroo climber! It is wonderful. I bought it at the beginning of summer when I was trying to decide if I was going to get them a water table or picnic table. When I went to TRU and saw that the watertable was the same price as the kangaroo climber, I decided that it would be better to have something inside for the hot summer days (and the rainy winter ones). It is really great!
     
    meganguttman, Aug 3, 2009
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  3. twinboys07

    twinboys07 Well-Known Member

    I second the kangaroo climber suggestion! We have one and the boys have gotten SO much use out of it!! It's fantastic. :)
     
    twinboys07, Aug 3, 2009
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  4. amelowe9

    amelowe9 Well-Known Member

    3rd on the kangaroo climber, it's a HIT around here:)!
     
    amelowe9, Aug 3, 2009
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  5. Callen

    Callen Well-Known Member


    We had this in our house for the longest time when they were little. It is great.
     
    Callen, Aug 3, 2009
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  6. debid

    debid Well-Known Member

    Alright, I'll dissent. My kids visited a friend with the Kangaroo Climber when they were almost a year old and they enjoyed it very much at that age but by 2 they preferred jumping off of the top, tipping it upside down, or pushing it around to reach things in high places. SO, IMO the useful lifespan isn't likely to be very long. We received one that's a size up from the Kangaroo for T&T's 1st birthday and that lasted until 3 when they got their full-size swingset. My vote is that if you have the room, skip the mini slide and get the slightly larger one.

    These plastic slide/climber toys are often available at 2nd hand stores and yard sales for a small fraction of their original price. They sun fade rather quickly but can be painted with the paint made for plastic if you want it to look new.
     
    debid, Aug 3, 2009
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  7. MissyEby

    MissyEby Well-Known Member

    We also have the Kangaroo Climber in our playroom. I turn it around and put the slide inside our ball pit. THEY LOVE IT!

    Our ball pit is made out of a inflateable swimming pool and has a bunch of balls in it. It is also a favorite!!!
     
    MissyEby, Aug 4, 2009
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