I was a little nervous after I ordered this product. Because of the price, I was half expecting a balsa wood table and chairs that might get us through the next year or so. After receiving the package, I am exceptionally pleased with the quality. There is no doubt that this set will last a lifetime. The assembly was simple and relatively quick. The instructions and parts were labeled perfectly and left no doubts about what goes where. My only gripe is that, as shown in the picture, you can see the screw heads on the sides of each chair. However, I understand that wooden screw covers would be a choking hazard and let's face it, nobody likes a dead kid.
This table and chair set is awesome and very, very durable and well made!And KidKraft has excellent customer service...one of the parts didn't fit well and I called them for a new one and I had it in 3 days for free!They even said if it gets damaged and I ever need any new parts, to call them and they'd send it right away!
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I researched this set for months and finally purchased this for my 21 month old daughter last month once I noticed her "W sitting" which is unfortunately becoming common among the 18 month to 5 year range.Sitting this way prevents children from turning their body from side to side (trunk rotation) and crossing their midline to reach toys and objects may not seem like a big deal now but these are important skills for the developing child as more advanced motoric skills are dependent upon them.Children with hip dysplasia and other motoric issues should also avoid "W sitting" as doing so can aggravate these issues and in extreme cases cause hip dislocation.Try sitting this way yourself to play with your child and you will see (actually feel it's very uncomfortable!) what I mean.
I specifically looked into Jonti craft and Kidkraft for their classroom durability and developmental features for young children. I've had both brands in my Kindergarten classroom and they were great.
Anyhow now I have my daughter sit and stand at the table for various activities.I do have her stand more than sit at this point because her feet don't touch the floor yet with these chairs.When children engage in fine motor tasks their feet should be touching the floor for stability. The table is the perfect height for her and her 5 tear old brother enjoys it as well.The set went together in a flash with the use of my powerdrill (you can use a hex drill bit instead of the allen wrench provided much faster this way).Yes, some of the holes do not line up perfectly but with a powerdrill it is really not an issue.
I highly recommend this set and am actually looking into purchasing an extra table for the extra little ones who visit!.I really don't think you will be disappointed . . . as a tough-to-please-anal-retentive-nitpicker teacher andmom, take my word for it!
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Its heavy and good quality, perfect for my 18 month old son to grow into since his feet don't touch the ground when he sits on the chairs. He came down christmas morning and sat down right as if he has had the table all along. I have purchased the nantucket kids table as a gift before and very satisfied with the purchase and quality. Friend also bought the same farm house table and chairs for her daughter but in color pecan and had no problems with purchase or quality. While assembling ours on Christmas eve, one of the chair back's rest was split as was the cross bar support beam. KidKraft responded to my email right away and told me to expect replacement parts in five to seven days. Since this is the third table purchased as a gift, I am not upset the chair is broken, it happens, and very satisfied on the level of customer service so far. Would purchase from them again! The Quality and service are way too good!
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We found many of the same problems other reviewers mentioned: lousy-quality wood w/many imperfections that reduce its strength, poorly drilled holes that frequently didn't line up well during assembly, etc. That said, KidKraft Customer Service has been good about sending replacment parts, and we won't have to return the table, which our 22-month-old has enjoyed so far.It was reasonably priced and one of few sets that came w/4 chairs -but if you can afford a better table, I'd buy a different one.
My son's stuffed puppy is so worn there is nothing left.
