I bought this for my 2 year old grand daughter.  I must say it is bigger than I expected and the lid is EXTREMELY secure and there is NO chance of the lid falling on them. (Which is a winner in its self)  My two year old grand-daughter i sable to open and close it on her own - yes she has to use a little muscle but she can do it on her own.  but she loves the fact that she can do it and looks around and smiles when she does..  Very Good Product and seems sturdy enough, was able to put together quite quickly.  I will probably be buying another one for my daughter's house for her as well.