I have DTs who will be 4 in a couple of weeks. I'm thinking of getting them a Wendy house type thing like this: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/outdoor/play-houses-and-tents/smoby-jolie-playhouse/p/207017
I think plastic is a better option than wood because I'll be honest that I'd be too lazy to keep maintaining a wooden one and I wouldn't want it to rot/get all splintery etc from being out in the garden.
But are DTs too old now? It's a big ticket item so will there be longevity to it? They're about a metre now so I'm not sure how much longer they'd be able to stand up in one, and I can't see many where the ceiling is more than ten/twenty cm over this. AIBU to buy it now and should I have bought it earlier or not bothered? Or do kids play in them until much older?
I guess I could get a proper shed or something but that would be very pricey and possibly out of budget.
I'm also wondering whether to get one second hand. Is it worth paying the big premium to get a new one which can be delivered rather than trying to see if I can cram one into my car?
All thoughts welcome!
To buy a Wendy house/play house for 4 year olds?
MyFavouriteKindOfBalloon · 04/06/2023 19:45
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/outdoor/play-houses-and-tents/smoby-jolie-playhouse/p/207017
Am I being unreasonable?
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roseopose · 05/06/2023 09:32
We've just ordered this one for DD who is nearly 3 and quite tall, figured it'll last her a few years then we can always use it as a shed.
www.robertdyas.co.uk/mercia-poppy-playhouse?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=17744339726&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_ajBhCqARIsAA37s0yBb9Qj0pn5VLIy-B69x6mFdeUNbiTNv6QTK5LOQwjNKganvSWVUz8aAmomEALw_wcB
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