I didn't want to get those tiny baby slide that my 7-month old girl will outgrow in just a couple months. I was looking for something she can enjoy longer maybe till she's a year or two, while being more affordable than those made by Step2.

My search brought me to this cute little slide by American Plastic Toys, and Wayfair had it on sell for $35. The slide is well designed, all the joints are fastened by screws. The unit stands by itself very sturdy. No need to lean against walls. After assembly, the deck is about 1'-2 above ground, and with the guard rails the entire unit stands just above 2' tall. My 7-month old haven't learn to climb the ladder yet, so I had to lift her up to the top of the slide and help her down. She loves it, and I'm glad I made the right choice.