Customer Reviews

Intex Jungle Gym Jump-o-lene

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First of all, this is a really large toy and it does take up alot of space. I had to wait for spring to take it outside and inflate it. The inflating would be easier if it came with it's own nib to be put on an air compressor. Because it is outside, it fills up with water and it requires cleaning before use. All that being said, my children love to play in it! I have a 30 month old and a 14 month old who cry when its time to get out. They jump, climb in and out, and have asked to sleep in there over night! For us, it is worth the extra work. One note of caution, if not completely filled, two children can cause it to tip over if they are both leaning on one side.

This is a fantastic jump O Lene. Mine lasted for over a year (and that is with a cat in the house). Come on folks, why would you buy one of these indoor jumpers and then take it outside and then complain about it? Would anyone put together a bedframe outside and then try to bring it inside?This is not a tonka car; it is a big, borderline obnoxious but totally fun Jump O Lene. Kids love it. I had this exact model a couple years ago and kept it inflated with a hand pump (not recommended). Whats really nice is that each Octagon is self contained so that a leak won't deflate the entire jumper. Two concerns for you to ponder: 1. It is big and cumbersome to inflate/ deflate and it is hard to find a place to store it. 2. The chemical components are pretty nasty prior to being magically transformed into the plastic state. But if you are to indulge this is the one to buy.

This is a great toy! Not only is it a fun jumper, it's also a jungle gym for climbing in and out. It has provided hours of fun. The four year old loves it, even wants to put pillows in it and climb in for a nap. The one year old goes in and out the windows constantly. Great value.

We received the jump o lene as a gift. We had no room for it inside our small house, so we put it outside. It doesn't fit through a doorway, so we had to blow it up outside and leave it outside. It filled with rainwater, dirt, and dead bugs. It faded in the sun (we have little shade), and made our yard look like a circus was in town. My son was scared of it and would not use it. In the winter we stored it in our small garage, and had to partially deflate it. It was always in the way. We sold it at a rummage sale for $$$, and I couldn't be happier. If you have a place where you can keep it and use it indoors, then it might work out for you, but make sure that the area is well padded. You might also want to get an air pump. Definitely NOT an item to give as a gift without checking with the receipient's parents first.

We bought this jump-o-lene 6 years ago when our firstborn was 2. She has enjoyed playing in it ever since. We now have 4 children and it was only within the past month when 3 of them were leaping in and out of it that it sprung any kind of leak. (And we take responsibility for too many of them being in it at once!) If you have the appropriate indoor space - away from walls or other obstacles - this is a great way to use up winter or yucky weather energy! All of our kids have enjoyed playing with it and jumping for long periods of time. We're going to replace it with another one. Definitely recommend using a pump/air compressor to inflate - and it's handy if you can leave it set-up for long periods of time. We were fortunate to have a playspace where we just left it assembled so that cut down on the hassles others mentioned of inflating and storage.

While the kids love it, it's a headache for parents. It takes forever to inflate, even with an air compressor, thanks to many individual air chambers. As other reviewers noted, it's best not to leave it outside (the manufacturer recommends against it due to potential sun damage), but it's far too big to leave up inside the house. Not worth the time involved to set it up and take it down. I gave ours away.

What a waste of both time and money! I bought this jumper after our other, heavier dutier one deflated. What a nightmare. It took me an hour and a half to just get this item blown up and I have a heavy duty electric air pump. All the individual compartments (octagons)were a real pain and they do not stay inflated, because the valves keep popping open when my daughter goes to jump. Even after if secure them, by pushing them all the way inside! Not only that, the bottom portion is not strong material - it never is fully inflated like you see in the picture. It has these indentions which I believe is due to the shape of the item itself. The picture of the jumper is very deceiving!! Not a good buy for any amount of money!