The Sit n Spin Disappointment
March 26, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Preschool Toys, Toddler Toys
When I was a kid I wanted a sit ‘n spin so badly. I never got one, but my best friend had one. I remember spinning on her porch on that Sit ‘n Spin with ease, going so fast for so long that I felt ill. Those were the days.
With that fond memory in mind, I bought a Sit ‘n Spin for my triplets this past summer. In fact, I bought the Playskool Simon Says Sit ‘n Spin from my local Target (it’s the one in the picture). I just wanted a plain old-fashioned Sit ‘n Spin with no bells or whistles, but alas, I couldn’t find one. The Playskool Simon Says Sit ‘n Spin was as plain as I could find.
I brought the Sit ‘n Spin home, and my husband assembled it during the triplets’ afternoon nap. We were so excited to give it to them when they woke up. Their eyes lit up when they saw it, and we had to referee the ensuing fight to see who would get to take the first turn on the new toy.
Finally, my daughter won the battle and hopped on the Sit ‘n Spin. She tugged on the wheel and nothing happened. I tugged on the wheel and nothing happened. It was nearly impossible to turn the wheel while a person was sitting on the Sit ‘n Spin. So much for my memories of spinning. The modern-day Sit ‘n Spin went back to the store the next day. It was a sad day.
Have you noticed this problem with the Sit ‘n Spin? Is it just me?
Welcome to PL (again).
I wanted one too. Who didn’t? That’s a sad story though about the new one. Too bad. Stuff is made badly. I also really wanted an easy bake oven and a Snoopy Snow Cone Machine. Never got the easy bake. Although, I had this cool boyfriend who got me a snow cone machine (when I was 20) he got it from a thrift store but it still worked. That was cool.
At least the flimsy construction allowed me to take the toy apart and repackage it for return to the store. I guess that is an important lesson when it comes to toys, games, etc.; if it isn’t going to work or work well, return it and get your money back before you or the kids get frustrated with it and break it.
WE BOUGHT A PLAYSCHOOL SIMON SAYS SIT N’ SPIN FOR OUR GRANDSON AND FOR OUR HOUSE. SHORT STORY…..YOU CAN’T SPIN ON THICK CARPET, BUT YOU CAN ON NOT SO THICK CARPET AND OF COURSE, BARE FLOORS!!! IT IS AN ABSOLUTE JOY……….
I bought one of the Simon says sit-n-spin and BOTH of my kids loved it! We have medium carpet and they had no problems. Its even getting passed down to my niece, so its on kid #3. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Ours has been well worth the money!
Jessica is a shill.
My experience was the same as yours. The post is such flimsy plastic that it is all but impossible to spin the seat by turning it.