Although the Step 2 Roller Coaster Toy might not look like much to an adult, to a small child it offers the same thrills that a full size roller coaster offers to a grown up. It's made from sturdy plastic and the track is a full ten feet long. The colors are bright yellow, orange, green and purple which studies show are more stimulating to young minds than pastel colors. The highest part of the roller coaster features a little step stool so that he or she can safely mount the car. All of the track pieces lock into place to ensure that it won't come apart from frequent use. The car itself has a high back and features a handrail at the front to ensure that your child is secure. What's nice is that if your child gets tired of riding the coaster, the little car makes a nice ride on toy all by itself.
Despite all the safety features of this toy, it is still highly recommend that you supervise your child while he or she is using it, especially if your child is on the lower end of the recommended age group for this toy. Younger siblings might get in the way when the car comes barreling down the track and older siblings might get overly adventurous causing a little one to fall off.
Putting the step 2 roller coaster toy together is very simple with the instructions. There aren't a lot of little pieces to worry about which is a good thing considering many other toys come with a choking hazard warning. This one of course does not come with a choking warning. It's for children aged 2 to 5 years or up to 80 pounds. And, it makes a terrific gift for a son or daughter, niece or nephew, grand-son or grand-daughter.
