Side by Side Comparison of: BLOSSOMZ vs Step2

Great slide!!!!! We have it indoors for my 4 yr old daughter. She loves it!!! Therefore so do I!!! It's cute, sturdy...what's not to like? Really awesome indoor activity!! Also bigger than other indoor/outdoor slides!

Love this slide. My granddaughter has had this now for a few years through the rain and wind and it has held up. She still plays on it and she is 4 yrs old. She now slides into her little pool! Great buy....definitely recommend!

Very sturdy and pretty darn tall! It's way more impressive than the little slide for very small toddlers we bought. Our daughter is 37" tall two year old and just loves this! I was worried it wouldn't be fun enough or big enough! It's perfect! We have it downstairs and it doesn't take up too much room. Really great!

Great slide! I wanted something bigger/taller than the typical indoor slide. It's great quality and my daughter loves it!!! Would highly recommend to any parents, it's lots of bang for your buck!!!

The slide is very well made, virtually no assembly required. Not only does my daughter get enjoyment from the slide but so do all of her stuffed animals and other toys she allows to use it! LOL! The ease of moving the slide in and out of the house, depending on weather, guarantees she will always have something fun to do!

My 2 1/2 year old loves this! It's so easy to fold up. She plays on it nonstop and it really is great for indoors and out doors.

My two year old daughter loves this slide. We have it on the grass in our backyard now, but originally purchased it to use with an inflatable pool ball pit. It was perfect and loved by all the kids at her second birthday party.

Item came quickly and as described. I was hesitant in getting this but many reviewers did note that it's not as flemsy as it looks. My one deicding factor was that someone had mentioned they could put sand in the footers to keep it stabled if they just didn't feel it was stable enough. Putting it together took me maybe 15 minutes (and only because I had put the black strap underneath the wrong way at first). I unfortunatly don't have much level ground so after I found a spot in the yard that wasn't as sloped I put it there... tested it by steping up on the steps and rocking it. Reviewers were right.... it does rock a little with me but that's with my strength.... when my 2 year old granddaughter walks up it... it doesn't rock at all and that's without sand put in the footers. It's sturdier then what it looks like.Another plus was the distance of the slide itself. It wasn't as tall as I thought it was going to be (which is fine for me... keeps me from panicking when she's climbing up) but long enough to actually feel like you are sliding. Love the idea of being able to easily fold it and store in garage. Both she and I love it!

We wanted to give my daughter something for her to be active with since she scales the house furniture. This is hands down perfect. My tot is a bit taller for her age and I didn't want to spend money on something that was going to be outgrown shortly. This will last her years. My 12yo and 10 yo (albeit big) were still able to get some slide action - so I know it will last us, which was one of my req's. It's a solid stable slide. No tilting or rocking. I read reviews about kids tripping on the stability legs: my tot did that twice, but only because she was so excited and in a hurry to get back around. It wasn't a hard enough fall to hurt her though. All i did was show her how to go around those and she does. They really aren't that bad. If you're worried about a clumsy kid tripping, just make sure it's soft ground around the legs (like grass or foam padding, free of rock or debris). The bump in slide is in the right spot for toddler stability - toward the top of the slide (instead of middle or end). We use a bean bag at the end of slide when on a hard surface and will place up against our kiddie pool this summer. I'm extremely satisfied with this slide.

I purchased this for my 22 month old son, and he consistently plays with it for an hour or so each day. It's high enough to keep him entertained day after day, and he's always finding new ways to play with it.Facts:The seat at the top of the slide is 33.5" above the ground.The sides around the seat are 8.5" high.The footprint of the slide is 38.5" wide by 63" long.Installation requires that you install the black support (2 nuts and 2 bolts), and the feet (2 screws).Installation:Installation was pretty straightforward. It's slightly challenging to get the bolt through the plastic holes since it doesn't line up exactly right, and the holes have some left over plastic in them. My suggestion is to flip the bolt over to the other side if you're having trouble, and it should go right in. The feet just slide on and are then secured with a long screw. It's easier if you have a drill to handle this part, but not necessary.Experience:My son loves it. We use it indoors and we bought it in order to help all us of survive being indoors for the majority of the winter. With the slide he can be active while indoors, and he's always finding new ways to play with it. We currently have it set up where the steps are set up against the couch, and there is a big dog bed at the bottom of the slide. The sides feel sufficiently high enough where I'm not concerned that he'll ever fall off one side or the other, my only concern is that he will fall backwards (which is where the couch comes into play). The exit of the slide is elevated so he can put his feet down and stand up when he reaches the bottom.He plays other games with it such as rolling balls/toys down it while I sit at the bottom rolling them back up to him.It stores easily, and I feel comfortable leaving it out on the balcony in the elements.The only downside is that it has some sharp edges where it looks like the plastic is molded together. I used a dremel to smooth them down.

Just got this slide on 2/25/2012 from Amazon. Was a bit disappointed because it wasn't shipped Prime 2-day, so I/we had to wait a few more days...Although, it was worth the wait, since my 2 year old loves it and it's the perfect size (About 4 feet in the air). Not too big but not too small. It could be a bit dangerous if the child stands up on top, so parental supervision is required 100% on this item but it is great in the winter for a little exercise of running around and climbing of the steps. Not sure why but STEP 2 decided to make it the parents responsibility to assemble the little latch on the slide seen in the photo. This is kind of a 10-minute pain but not overly troublesome. This is perfect becuase instead of spending $900 on the entire playground I have individual playground equipment sections that can be carried indoors in the winter at a much cheaper price.-Ed

My brother has had this Little Tikes EasyStore Large Slide for quite a few years now, with his 3 daughters using it all summer long. It has held up very well and all his girls still love it. (Ages are 7, 4, and 2.) In the summer months, they will put the end of the slide in a little pool for some water fun. The slide is very stable and large enough for even their very tall 7 year old.While I really liked this slide, I had been comparing it to the Step2 Naturally Playful Folding Slide and trying to see which was better based on reviews. Very difficult as they are very much the same.I ended up ordering the Step2 version and I'm very happy with it. There are a few differences that I have noticed.Little Tikes stability wings at the bottom of the stairs is somewhat flat, but enough for little ones to trip when not paying attention racing to the stairs. The Step2 version has angled wings that have to be put together with the staircase with a couple of screws - it says to screw them in with a screwdriver, but I was unable to do this. The wings slide on and stay there unless you lift up the slide to move it, but I'll leave putting the screws in to my mechanically inclined husband so I don't wreck it.Little Tikes steps seemed to give a little more than my Step2 slide. This may be due to the fact that my brother's Little Tikes version is a few years old and my Step2 is brand new, I'm not sure.Little Tikes top of the stairs handle is a little shorter than the Step2 version, but not a big deal.Little Tikes slide has a slight curve/bump in the slide halfway down, while the Step2 version has the curve/bump right at the beginning.Little Tikes end of the slide has a slight lift, but my nieces and daughter would still fall forward on a fast slide down. The Step2 version has a lot more lift and my 2.5 year old daughter really appreciates it and doesn't fall forward nearly as much.The Little Tikes dark brown and burgundy is nice as is the Step2's medium brown and grass green. I think I like the brown and green better, but that's just my opinion.The Little Tikes version seems to be a little lighter in weight than the Step2 Naturally Playful one. I had a harder time lugging the Step2 around than I did the Little Tikes.They both fold easily and can store on the wall in the garage when not in use which is awesome. Being able to store it somewhere out of the way will definitely keep the slide in great condition for years!Overall, both great slides and lots of fun. The slide length for both is about 58 inches long. They both stand about 40 inches high (top of handrail to the ground).**** 2014 update ****We still love this slide! I've been TERRIBLE about putting it away, despite the fact that it can be folded and stored easily, so it's been outside 24/7, all year long since we got it. It's still in excellent condition. It hasn't faded, even with our southern facing, hotter than heck in the summertime yard it sits in. It hasn't cracked, even with the pretty cold winters with snow and ice. Very pleased with such a high quality product. My now 6.5 year old still likes it every now and then, but she does prefer taller, twistier, longer slides at parks/playgrounds over this one now and it isn't getting used much at the moment. Our 1 year old enjoys it a lot with our help, though it is still much too big for her to be playing on solo.

My Kids absolutely love this slide! I had a little problem with assembling it. It would have helped if the instruction were clear for ppl like me lol.

Kids are loving it. It's a big slide for ages 2-5. Easily assembled and just fold to store. I did have to use a little sandpaper to buff out some sharp edges along the plastic seams. After some playtime with the kids, I realized that this slide should have a few adjustments... Bigger lips! By that I mean, the sides of the slide should probably be a bit taller (as I noticed when my daughter fell off the side). And the handrails should have more recessed curvature for little hands to have better grip. Side note: you can add small strips of grip tape (used on boats and skateboards) to the steps. I prefer Step2 play equipment over many other brands.

its OK.

Granddaughter loves it. Good exercise, up and down and up and down. She even rolled head first once, did not hurt her.

We set this up in our basement and it's the perfect size for kids aged 18 months-7. That is a large range of ages but it's true! We have all kinds of kids in our basement have a blast on this thing. We set up a huge bean bag at the bottom and they love landing on it. The reason I rated it 4 stars is that I think it's a little over priced. I think it should be about $75. I know they would still make a boatload of money off of it at that price.

This slide was very easy to put together and it is light enough for me to move around on my own (I am a grandmother). The only issue I have is that my 3 year old grandson is really almost too old for it as it is not very high. It is perfect for my 1 year old grandaughter (with assistance from an adult) and I think it will be awesome for the 3 year old in the kiddy pool this summer when the 1 year old is not there.

This is a great slide for the price the only thing was when I went to put it together the bolts that they give you don't match up to the holes that are drilled into the hard plastic. I had to go to the hardware store and get a longer bolt just so that I could put this together for my granddaughter's 2nd Birthday Party. Other than that it seems great.

Two years later, and we still have (& play with) this slide! We use it both indoor & out. It was a good buy for us. My 4 yr old is now mostly just interested in letting small cars roll down it, but my 2 yr old still loves going down the slide. I would say this is mostly for the 2-4 year range. Any younger and they can easily fall backwards if no one is there to help with every climb, and older than 4 they might quickly lose interest. Great slide though!

This slid is great! I have a 2.5 year old that loves to slide on this from the time she wakes up to the time she goes to bed. It is a great height and is very easy to fold up if needed. It is the perfect slide for a growing toddler, it gives them enough height and speed and there is a good sized lip on the end so they can land on their feet unlike some of the other slides available. I would highly recommend this slide to anyone and it was very worth the cost.The shipping of this product was extremely frustrating, it go lost in transit and then once a replacement came the original showed up in shambles. This box is not small by any means and having to lug it back to UPS was frustrating. I really wish Amazon would give you a choice of which carrier you want to ship with.

My 18 month old son loves this slide! It was very easy to put together, and doesn't have any sharp points or places where he can get hurt. I read several reviews on different slides, and most have a very steep slide which was a common complaint. This one is at a great angle for him and it is close enough to the ground for him to learn to land without getting hurt. The only things I do NOT like is the angle of the stairs, it is hard for him to climb because it is steep and difficult to hang on. The second thing is at the top there isn't much room for him to put his feet through to sit on his bottom...a transition from stairs to slide. But with that said, I would still recommend this slide to friends.

We bought this for my two year old about a year ago. It is a great sized free standing slide and it has been easy for my son to climb up since he was 18 months old. We do have it outside and while it still looks decent and is easy to clean, it holds water on the interior. In the summer, it smells faintly of mold and mildew, which is a little gross. It rains a lot where we live, but it was under the canopy of a lot of trees so I was surprised to notice it was holding on to water. As my son has been older, this slide isn't big enough to hold his attention, so I would not recommend it for a child older than two, unless you have limited park and playground access!

The platform on the top of this slide is very narrow, and I'm always scared our 2 year old (almost 3 now) is going to fall. We got this for his 2nd birthday, and he rarely uses it, because he is scared he will fall too. He has fallen off of it twice, but just got a bump on his head-- nothing too bad. I gave it 3 stars, because he is a cautious child so others may not have the same problem. I would just make sure to put it in an open, carpeted area or outside in an open, grassy area or area with lots of mulch.

Pros:- very study and durable,- easy to install,- very high for the price and compared to other slidesCons:- The surface isn't smooth enough, it slows the movement.- It is very narrow on the top: my 19-month old son hardly fits in and he doesn't have enough place to comfortably sit down.- Rails are so thick that small kids can't grab them.

The slide itself works just fine. There is literally only one step (repeated on each side) to set up the slide. This step entails screwing the triangular fixtures on the base of the ladder. Neither of my triangles had predrilled holes which was somewhat of a nuisance to fix. I don't want to pay almost [...] for an imperfect unit.EDIT (5/15/10): After waiting on the phone for about 20 minutes, I spoke with a customer service representative that told me that as of 2/10, they stopped pre-drilling holes due to the liability created when/if a child eats the shavings produced by the drill. I ended up taking a nail with a diameter less than the provided screws and tapped it through the thin layer of plastic to create holes. The screws then went on without a problem. Neither I nor the customer service representative could figure out why this wouldn't be pointed out in the manual. Hopefully they will change it soon.

The box is broken when we get it. And the slide has some scratch on it. They did not wrap it with plastic bag or something else to protect it.

Just now my daughter fell on her back from the top of the slide. Thank God she's fine but it was a terrifying incident for us. She's just turned two and a champ at climbing but this slide has two major issues :1- At the ladder portion, the sides are too wide for her hands to grab hold onto when climbing up. Even when she reaches the top, there's no good niches to grab hold of.2 - The top portion is narrow and it's hard for her to swing her other leg over once she sits down. She's about 45% percentile in weight and height.Other than that, it is built solidly and it's easy to fold away once we don't use it. But I would suggest to put foam all around the slide or place this indoors on a carpeted area.

I was very excited to get this slide as a birthday gift for my 5 year old niece. She is super energetic and loves to climb on things (such as exercise machines), and I also loved the pink color. I was so disappointed when it arrived to find that it was too small for her. While she could have fit on it, it would not have been comfortable and I did not feel right about giving it to her as a birthday gift. She is petite, too. Difficulties abound in working with the seller on returning it. Disappointing and bad experience.

Our 22 month old daughter was so excited when she saw the UPS delivery man leaving her package by the door. We had to open it right away and put it together, which only took a couple of minutes. She has been sliding on since I stood it up... that was about 20 minutes ago. The sound in our home right now is... WEEEEE, WEEEEE, WEEEE!!! It is THE BEST item we have ever purchased!! Highly recommended product!After dinner, our daughter ran over to the slide and climbed up it without her helmet on. It all happened so fast, right as I was about to tell my husband to get her, she fell backwards, onto her head. Our daughter was temporarily paralyzed, THANK GOD it was only temporary. It took 10 minutes for the ambulance to arrive and another 10 to 15 to get her into the truck. She finally began saying words and lifting her arms about 30 - 45 minutes after the fall. We spent 8 terrifying hours from the moment of the accident until the 3 doctors cleared her.The is a love hate item. Our daughter absolutely loves it, and was ready to play on it again the next day. I absolutely hate it after our incident. There isn't a handle for little hands to grab onto when climbing up and sitting at the top! POOR DESIGN FLAW and I will make sure that Step2 is HIGHLY AWARE OF THIS!