I purchased this for my grand daughter who was 1-1/2 at the time.  She loves it and was able to hold on and put her feet up quite easily.Every time she comes over she has gone down it several times.  Also, I had an excellent employee help me with a replacement on the one we bought.  It was quite scratched and I sent pictures and it was replaced immediately.  I apologize that I cannot remember her name and hope the company can look back and see who helped me.