Child Size Furniture ????
I currently have the little foam child size seats but the kids drive me crazy using them inapprioprately, ie jumping on them, moving them all ove pulling them onto their heads. Literally anything but sitting in them.
So I am thinking of investing in some good stationary child size couch and chairs. Which are the best??? I want something that will last and the the kids can use without it becoming a problem. Does anyone have a set they love and has lasted? Has anyone bought something that you would absolutely NOT recommend? Thanks |
I have two child-sized chairs from Ikea (the ones that look the same as the adult versions). The kids never do anything inappropriate with them.
The stools at the small able and the chairs at the other tables ... that's another story ... :ouch: |
Yeah I found a nice little kaplan school at a yard sale for $1.00
The kids can not play with it 5 minutes and it ias sailing thru the air:mad: |
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Originally Posted by LCLC: |
http://www.wayfair.com/popups/media_...php?sku=EZ1070
http://www.wayfair.com/popups/media_...php?sku=EZ1071 This is mine I have a love seat two chairs and a table love have only had it for six months but all the kids from about 9 months to 5 yrs use it and has washable covers. Admin: I posted for you: http://common1.csnimages.com/lf/50/h...+Chair+Set.jpg http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg |
Oh my I just looked at the idea one I have never seen that and they are cheaper two.
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Can you try removing the foam ones when they're not being used properly to see what happens? Or ban the child/children that use them improperly from being able to use them for the rest of the day?
I have small kids size furniture and at first I had some kids that would try to rearrange them and knock them over, climb on them etc. but I just consistently remove the item or ban the child from using it (if I can't remove it) and that works. I'd rather teach the child hwo to use the furniture properly than to have to go out and spend more money to replace it with something else KWIM? |
Originally Posted by MarinaVanessa: |
Can't say enough good things about IKEA!!! Solid wood and a great price :)
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I just got these from Target, and they have worked out pretty well. The only thing is they say micro-fiber, but they are more of a linen. Maybe they have some in other colors? I like that they DON't have commerical stuff on them...like Dora...lol
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Do you have a Ross store in your area? They dont stock them all the time, but they have child sized faux leather little sofas and arm chairs there. They go for about $99 for the sofa and $69 for the chairs. Tough, cleanable, won't tip and heavy enough to not be.easily pushed around. Like a mini living room. I also got a faux leather ottoman at walmart that is soft to sit on, but has storage inside. You turn the top over and it is a wood play surface. Those are usually in stock at walmart. Love the Ross furniture, but you have to keep checking back. I have seen the kid sized sofas and chairs occasionally at Big Lots also. Local retail much cheaper than child care catelogs, imo. I like the Ikea stuff, thanks for posting!
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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia: I looked at Kaplan on line but I am afraid the upholster stuff will rip and that stuff is tooo expensive. The Ikea looks nice. I am wondering if it will be soft enough for what FCCRS wants in the soft furnishings area. |
Originally Posted by bbo: I was actually told by a Stars Program inspector that the Dora and Diego sofas I had are "inappropriate because they depict Hispanics in a stereotyoical way" Really? The same inspector also told me my Cinderella video was inappropriate because it was "suggestive and frightening and implies child abuse. Hmmm. I watched it asa child and I turned out ok. |
Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia: How is Dora stereotypical????? Geezzzz |
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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia: My consultant also said she had to argue for one center that had toy soldiers. The raters didn't like them because they promote violence. Consultant pointed out that since about 80% of the dc parents were military people, the raters might want to keep that thought to themselves! :lol: As for the fairy tales...arggg! I grew up on the real German versions of those stories. Birds pecking eyes out of the bad people, ladies cutting off their toes to fit in the tiny slippers...gosh, and I'm only SLIGHLTY demented!:eek: |
Originally Posted by Clueless: |
I would think having race besides white as a main character in a TV show would be celebrating and embracing diversity. :confused:
Stereotypical? I don't think all Hispanic children walk around on adventures with a talking backpack ... nor do others think they do. My Goddaughter certainly doesn't and I've never suspected her of doing so. :p |
Originally Posted by LCLC: |
I have an anywhere chair from pottery barn. The kids use it for gymnastics. It drives me crazy.
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I use to have issues with it for the soft foam stuff. I replaced it with sturdier stuff and cracked down on the kids about appropriate use. 2 warnings and they were removed from the furniture. I no longer have issues.
edited to add - this is the couch I have along with the matching chair although mine are red. They are costly though but I got mine through a grant. http://www.kaplanco.com/store/trans/...||0&PID=60462P |
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Originally Posted by snbauser: I was afraid the vinyl would start to crack? |
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Originally Posted by AmyLeigh: |
We have this at our center and love it! It is easy to clean and maintain and our some of our classrooms saved their Scholastic points and bought it from bonus catalog. It will ship for free when you order with bonus points!
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We have several pieces of children sized furniture at the center and the children love them. At first they wanted to climb because it was different but once they were reminded of how to treat the furniture they are fine now. We shopped yard sales, scholastic bonus catalogs, and a large local consignment sale for kids to find our peices. We have not spent more than $15 for any one piece so if you keep your eyes on things you can find great deals.
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