Design
The First Slide is designed to be the playground you can bring home with you. The slide is the perfect size to be fun but compact enough to come inside or outside with ease. The heavy-duty plastic makes it weather resistant and easy to clean too. The slide was designed with a fold-down function so you can easily store the slide out of the way when it is not in use without having to make room for it. The slide is designed to be the perfect size for little kids to play on safely but still have a really fun time. It is durable enough to be used both inside and
outside without needing adjustment so no matter what the weather is your little one can have lots and lots of fun. The assembly design is also super fast and easy to do, simple and easy to understand instructions were included as well to make the process even easier for parents.
Materials
The
Little Tikes First Slide is made entirely from a heavy duty and durable plastic material. The plastic is non-toxic and safe for use near your child and in your home. The colored plastic is long-lasting and very stable to provide a safe and secure slide for your child. Plastic is able to withstand weather fairly well without a lot of wear or tear. The First Slide will last you a very long time thanks to the durable and
high-quality material it is designed from.
Age range
Little Tikes has posted a suggested age range from 24 months to 6 years old. However many parents who use this slide have said that they easily and safely allowed their older and bigger kids to use and play on the slide with no issues at all. The slide is still lots of fun for slightly older kids. This slide is a great compromise for
older and younger kids because it isn’t too big but it is not too small to boring for older kids either.
Adult Supervision
Kids will be kids no matter what you do or how many times you tell them not to. Parental supervision is the single best way to prevent accidental injury due to misuse. Kids are known to play imaginary games and make up crazy scenarios and do crazy dare-devil things. By always supervising your children when they use the First Slide they will be safe and protected from unintentional
falls, injuries, or scrapes. Little Tikes always recommends adult supervision 100% of the time that the slide is in use. The First Slide is great for indoor and outdoor use but no matter where your kids are playing they should be constantly supervised or somewhere that you can see and hear them ensure you are within reach in case something happens.
Entertainment Value
The first time your toddler gets to go down a slide might be a little scary, but not long after they will be laughing and shrieking with joy. For a toddler, the fast speed and the bright colors make the slide so fun. Your little one will be beyond excited when they see the First Slide in their living room or their backyard for the first time. They will surely lay on it for hours and entertain themselves until they just have to drop from all the fun and excitement. It will provide countless hours of physical activity and entertainment for your child. Even
when it is raining they will be able to be physically active and enjoying themselves inside and when it is sunny they will play even harder outside too. Not only that but your kids will be able to play with their siblings and friends on the slide and really enjoy themselves. Plus a child that plays all day long is one that will sleep great, al night long. The entertainment value that your little one is going to get from the Little Tikes First Slide is priceless. They will make so many memories and learn to love the slide and playground activities in general when they spend all their time playing on this beloved slide.
Physical Development
Every parent wants to purchase toys that are not only fun for their children but overall beneficial for them as well. The Little Tikes First Slide is not just a fun playground toy, but it is also a tool to help your child develop physically too. By associating positive emotions with a physically active activity your child will learn to enjoy physically exerting themselves so they will be
healthier and more inclined to be athletic as they grow up. The First Slide will also help your child develop important balance and confidence skills as well. By climbing up the steps and holding onto the handrails your little one will be developing strong balance skills. Learning how to slide own all by themselves will help your child develop confidence and independence skills which will follow them throughout their whole lives. The First Slide is so much more than just a fun and entertaining toy, it is a tool for your chi to learn and develop important life skills that they will use every day. By giving your child a toy that helps them develop these skills you are encouraging your child to grow and learn at a higher rate and to be the absolute best that they can be.
Durability
One of the reasons families love Little Tikes as much as they do is because of how long their products really last. The First Slide is made completely out of a really
premium and heavy-duty plastic material that is sturdy and strong. It will surely outlast your toddler and the weather and any other use you can get out of it. Other than some color fading your slide will last you a very very long time and a lot of fun an amazing use. The durability of this slide is one more reason why it should be essential for your child.
Ease of Use
The Little Tikes First Slide requires very little assembly and is ready for your little one to be playing on in just a few minutes. All you have to do is attach the 4 pieces together and make sure you hear the clicking sound to ensure a solid connection. The First Slide is not just easy to set up though, it’s plastic material makes it water resistant and really easy to clean in case of
messes or spills or whatever might happen. The Little Tikes First Slide is also really easy to store too, it folds up to be compact and simple to put away until you are ready to use it again. The First Slide is overall very easy and simple to use it doesn't require complicated assembly or a lot of maintenance either.
Versatility
The Little Tikes First Slide is not just easy to use an great for physical development but it is also really versatile. Its versatility is obvious when it comes to the slides ability to be either indoors or outdoors at the drop of a hat. The slide is fairly lightweight at only 9 an a half pounds and small enough to easily fit inside in an open area or outside in a traditional play area. The plastic material is
weather resistant so you don't have to worry about your slide getting destroyed if you leave it out in the rain or snow. The versatility of the slide is great to provide kids with a fun an physically active activity both inside and outside.
Capacity
Little Tikes suggests that the weight limit for the First Slide is a maximum of 60 pounds. This allows quite a long age range of
children to use and enjoy the slide comfortably and safely. The plastic is not intended for children or adults over 60 pounds due to stress on the material that could cause the parts that are assembled to bend or warp and lead to a product that is no longer safe for use.
Social
Playgrounds are inherently social places for kids. It is a place where they thrive and make friends feel confident enough to communicate with kids their own age. By having the First Slide at home you are giving your child the opportunity to take that social freedom home. They can invite their friends over or lay with siblings in an honest and wholesome way. The social aspect that the First Slide provides is a great tool to help your little one become a well-rounded individual physically, socially, and emotionally. Not only will the slide help your child to be more social with kids but it will give them an opportunity to play with you too so you can even further develop your relationship.
Price Range
The Little Tikes First Slide is not just versatile and super fun but it is also really affordable as well. The price range of the First Slide is great because it makes such a fun and
classic toy really accessible for just about every family regardless of a budget or not. The First Slide is such a great investment for your family because of the physical, social, and emotional development it will provide. But also because of all the fun an enjoyment your child is going to get from the slide. They will have their own playground inside their house or in their yard which will make every ply day amazing for them. Overall the price range of the first slide is very affordable and reasonable which is what makes it such a great purchase for any family.
Conclusion
Little Tikes is known for developing wholesome and quality products that provide children and their parents with
a lot of fun and good memories. The First SLide is the perfect classic addition to your child’s playthings. It is so easy and fast to assemble an to fold it up for storage or relocation too. It is made with a heavy duty and really durable plastic that provides a sturdy base to keep your little one stable a secure but also is weather resistant and easy to clean in case of little kids messes. The slide is also super versatile since it can be used either indoors or outdoors which means no matter the weather your little one is going to be able to play the day away. It isn’t just a great toy though, the First Slide actually is an amazing tool for developing your child's balance, motor skills, confidence, and social skills. The First Slide is such an amazing value for the price, all of the memories and enjoys your child is going to get out of the slide is what makes this product priceless. The bottom line about the Little Tikes First Slide is that it is a really affordable way to bring the fun excitement of the playground to your home so your little one can enjoy their favorite activity right in their own home. The slide is a really great investment not only for your child's enjoyment but for the benefit of their development as well.