Rolling organizer with Hamper Review

Overall 2.00 of 5 (by 1 user)

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tazbabee
Reston, VA

Great idea, poor execution...

not rich, parent of toddlers, fan of hassle-free toys, budget conscious, looking for durability, a believer in creative toys, interested in fun for kids, a fan of educational toys

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Pros

Solid frame, Multi purpose, Fun colors

Cons

Impossible Baskets!

DEC

2007

I loved the look of this item, and the attached hamper made it great for small spaces. The wood frame looked sturdy and the colors (not the ones on the item pictured) are primary and match the playroom theme I foolishy have going. However, after I put it together (which was somewhat difficult) I noticed RIGHT AWAY that it would be impossible for my kids to use it! The baskets are very light, and if you put anything in them besides maybe feathers they slide forward and crash into the ones below! The only way Ive found they work is if you CAREFULLY arrange all items in the basket so the weight is even. Definitely not something I could expect a 2 and 3 year old to grasp so I have to hav them put all their toys in front of it and i put them away! What a waste of time! Also, once they go to take a toy out the basket is very likely to fall because the weight has shifted! I hate this thing, but with the holidays I do not have extra money to buy a new one. I may just but plastic bins to use instead of the canvas baskets. I thought this one came with plastic bins, most similar units Ive seen do.