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MizzCheryl 09:50 AM 04-12-2012
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
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EntropyControlSpecialist 09:52 AM 04-12-2012
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 ...
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MizzCheryl 09:56 AM 04-12-2012
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
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EntropyControlSpecialist 09:58 AM 04-12-2012
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10116552/
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MizzCheryl 09:59 AM 04-12-2012
Thanks, that is nice and so is the price!
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lil angels 10:00 AM 04-12-2012
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.

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lil angels 10:03 AM 04-12-2012
Oh my I just looked at the idea one I have never seen that and they are cheaper two.
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MarinaVanessa 10:06 AM 04-12-2012
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?
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MizzCheryl 10:13 AM 04-12-2012
Originally Posted by MarinaVanessa:
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?
OMGosh I have removed them over and over. I preach all the time "the chairs are for sitting" I stay on them all the time about sitting in them. I need soft child size furniture for FCCRS but it is a constant battle. The foam chairs were given to me by another prvider that went out of business. They are nice Dora chairs (very light) but these kids will ruin them. I have an old recliner (too heavy for them to move around) that is 16 years old and flat worn out but the kids sit in it perfectly with no problems.
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Ariana 10:44 AM 04-12-2012
Can't say enough good things about IKEA!!! Solid wood and a great price
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director1412 07:44 AM 04-13-2012
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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countrymom 06:22 AM 04-13-2012
Originally Posted by LCLC:
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 ...
they are called poang chairs and they are the best chairs for kid
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director1412 07:48 AM 04-13-2012
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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davidhood 12:59 AM 12-06-2012
Originally Posted by Clueless:
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
If you want really light furniture, you can go for bean bags. You can also check out foldable furniture. Wood stays good for long. So try purchasing a wooden motion furniture. Many stores like furniture zone & sleep shop are renowned to offer sturdy and creative kids furniture. You can check out their website.
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