It is very durable and a very fun toy for the kids. The only educational thing about it is that it teaches the kids how to share and take turns in different spots. But it can be in the house as a toy if it is raining or snowing outside.

I originally got this toy, because I have three children under five and needed something for multiple children. I like the idea that it seats an individual child in the middle by themself, two children together, or even all three. (We found out that it will hold 5 small children, too! lol) Since the moment that we took it out of the box, my children have used the toy every moment of the day!

The girls love to play together on the toy, and when the older two are in school, the youngest one likes to play by herself. The alligator teeter totter has provided hours of fun for them, and it encourages sharing. It encourages them to work together by being gentle with each other, allowing each other to get on and off of the toy, and by working out seating arrangements (instead of saying, “NO! MY seat!” all of the time).

This is definately the best toy that we have gotten for our children yet. I am so glad that my aunt got it for them for Christmas, and I cannot wait to show her the pictures of how happy the girls are! Thank you Little Tikes for such a wonderful toy!!