Customer Reviews

Alex Monkey Balance Board

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I got this toy for my 4 year old daughter. At first she wasn't that impressed; she had been hoping for a princess toy. But once she tried it, she loved it. She gets on it all the time while she is watching TV, and she also uses it as a platform for her toys and stuffed animals. It is small enough to not be a storage problem and a great way to encourage physical activity when it is too hot or cold to go outside. There is no weight limit on the product, so I've even tried it out myself!

This is one of the few toys that my kids actually play with. I love that they're getting balance workouts while playing, and they love "surfing" like Daddy. It didn't break under my 250 pound brother, either. Great toy.

I'm a Physical Therapist Assistant I provide home physical therapy for kids with special needs an this is a great toy! My kids absolutely love it when Alex comes out to play and it is super durable I can't tell you how many times I have dropped it or my kids have dropped it. There are quite a few dents and scratches on it now but I use it way more than the typical kid would. Good bright colors I have my kids tell me what color Alex's belly is or I will have them find his eyes and ears. Really great very durable good for gross motor and balance skills. Will buy again when mine finally breaks :)

We gave this to my 4 1/2 year old son last week. He currently plays with it for short periods of time multiple times each day. He is not a super athletic kid (although not a klutz either) - but it really is too easy for him and I don't think he will be playing with it in a month.

This is a nice piece for the price paid. It has a wide base broad enough for small kids to start practicing. Its easy to assemble and sturdy. I only wish the balancing piece came filled in so that there is no scope for kids to get hurt with their feet in between - certainly cant let kids to use without supervision. I cant yet tell how much fun it is for my kid, but he pulls it in front of the mirror and gets on it on his own!

Both of my kids (17 months and 34 months) have forms of disabilities and I thought that this would be a great toy to help them with their balance and core developement. My 34 month old thinks that it is wonderful. She calls it her skateboard. My 17 month old doesn't quite understand what it is but he will stand on there while holding our hands. Like most Alex toys this is a simple, well made toy. It is all wood - no plastic or rubber. The paint does seem to chip easily when hit with something sharp.

Great toy, great price and great fun!

For the price, this is an excellent balance board. All four of my kids love it, but it is a bit easy. My six year old has low muscle tone and poor coordination but this board is not a challenge for him. I was looking more for something like one of our occupational therapist owns, but I am sure hers cost MUCH more than this one. This is a little on the small side, but it is intended for children. It holds my husband or I just fine and I didn't feel like it would break. All four of my kids love it.

I bought this balance board for either my 1 1/2 year old or my 5 1/2 year old, I wasn't sure who would enjoy it. Well, they both love it and I need to buy another one! The box comes with simple instructions and it is quick and easy to assemble. It only says '3+' and does not list a max age or weight restrictions. My 1 1/2 year old loves it and uses it without any issue and my 44lb 5 1/2 year old loves it too! She likes to just stand on it while talking to us while my little one likes the challenge. We use it indoors, it sinks into the ground outside and it worries me to use it on the sidewalk.

Great toy and worth the small price!

My 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 year old are safely able to use this toy. I recommend it being used on carpet or a soft surface as it tends to slide on hard wood floors. It was super easy to put together (directions included but not necissarily required). Great toy for balance-building and active play.

This thing is adorable and a little addictive. :) Both my 3yr old and 4yr old use this board. We keep it in the living room and they randomly get on while watching tv or just a change of scenary while doing other things. Even I've gotten caught hopping on....the kids are better at it than I am. I can see where this will be the first of more challenging balance boards in our home. A great little activity to build balance skill!