Customer Reviews

Radio Flyer The Inchworm

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(13)

 

 

The greatest trick "The Inchworm" ever pulled was convincing the world that it was really a toy. My mother bought two of these contemptible devices for my two-year-old twins; how was she to know it was forged in the tenth ditch of the eighth circle of Dante's Inferno?

"The Inchworm" does not roll. It does not bounce. Nay, it does not "inch."

It does, however, crudely flex up and down just enough to trick toddlers into believing that, if they continue pushing, jumping, rocking and leaning, the toy will at some point function.

I assure you, dear buyer, that nothing will come of these efforts. If you, as a parent, have decided upon raising your children by way of the cruel tutelage of frustration, futility and fury, then, by all means, buy this product and teach your toddler early on to rage, rage against the immobility of the worm.

Otherwise, I suggest you purchase a wagon or a tricycle.

We bought this for my 3 year old son who has massive sensory needs. He loves it, we love it, it is a classic. We were looking for an alternative to a tricycle as he is not ready for the pedalling motion yet. This is great. It does take effort for the child to move it forward and it does not move backards, but this was perfect for us as sensory input is supposed to offer muscles resistance. Your kids will get a workout with this, which is the whole point. It is great, simple, classic fun.

Okay, I was so excited to buy this for my 3 yr old because I loved it when I was little. It's terrible !! It doesn't go unless you are about 85 lbs or more. My 7 yr old couldn't even get it to go. I called the company and they said lots of people have called about this and that they would look into it, but they did not give any kind of refund. Bottom line is, don't waste your money on this, they won't be able to play with it.

I don't really have anything else to add that the other reviewers haven't already stated. My 2 year old was so happy to get this toy until he became very frustrated that it does not move. Even if I sit on it, a grown adult, it is difficult for me to get it to move. Needless to say, it is in our closet not being played with. Would not buy again.

When I saw the Inchworm was back, I was so excited because I remember the one from the 70s when I was a kid. Radio Flyer should consider putting a weight requirement on this toy because you have to be adult-size to bounce it. My son got it for Christmas. He's a BIG 2-year-old weighing 40 pounds. My 4-year-old daughter also weighs 40 pounds, and she can't move it either. I believe it's supposed to "inch" along as you bounce up and down on it, but even applying all 40 pounds, neither my son or daughter can make it work. I, of course, can make it work, but I weigh 145 pounds! They scoot along on it using their feet, but it's hard to make it go, so they get bored with it pretty quickly. I'm so disappointed. I wish we'd gotten some other type of ride along toy for my son.

Very well constructed and cute to look at, my kids loved it until they discovered they could not make it bounce. It takes a lot of effort to get it to move. My two year old lost interest very quickly, even my 6 year old could not move it. I am hoping to return this or exchange it, it does not do what it's supposed to, the age range is 2-5 years, and no child of this age will be able to get this thing to move unless they are very heavy and aggressive with it. A total piece of crap, don't waste your money. Buy them a Little Tykes push along car or something instead.

I bought this toy for my 2 year old neice's birthday. Needless to say, it was the hit of the day. She loves it. Very easy set up.
UPDATE: My 2 year old neice is now 4 years old, still uses this wonderful toy and shares with her 1 1/2 year old sister!!!!! Great product

We received this as a gift from my mother after a friend of hers told her how much her nephew loved it. Needless to say, it is almost impossible to move like other reviewers have stated. It was such a disappointment because I remember it when I was a child and I thought it was a great gift. Unfortunately, I was wrong. I don't have the heart to tell my mom that I will now be passing it along with the help of Freecylce. What a waste.

I bought this toy for my 2 year old Niece. It's bigger than I thought it would be, and she really likes it, but likes it better if she doesn't have to push herself around and has daddy do it for her! lol. My brother says it's a really sturdy toy and my niece has a lot of fun on it.

This was a gift for my 2 yr old son, but it is impossible to move the way it's supposed to! An adult has to push down on the seat in order for it to "inch" forward--my 5 yr. old niece isn't heavy enough to get it to move either. My son hasn't tried to use it since we first assembled it, and it has been collecting dust ever since!