Little Tikes Play Like a Pro Basketball Set: A Review

You and your kid will get hours of enjoyment out of the Little Tikes Play Like a Pro Basketball Set. There is simply no doubt about that!

And besides, one of the best gifts you can give as a parents or caregivers are toys that not only educate, but promote healthy living, self confidence and the importance of team spirit.

I guess that's what makes toys like this basketball set a hugely popular choice among kids and parents alike. A toy like this isn't just any other toy.

It's a way to encourage your child to grow mentally and physically; to excel in sports, learn how to encourage and support others and develop positive self-esteem about themselves and their abilities.

Read on to find out why buying the Little Tikes Play Like a Pro Basketball Set may just well be one of the best investments you can make for your child this year.

Kids basketball set

The Little Tikes Play Like a Pro Basketball Set is an adjustable hoop set that can be extended anywhere from four to five feet, so you manage to get a lot of usage out of the set before your child outgrows this toy. The recommended age range is 24 months to 1 years.

The set is made out of a hard wearing plastic and is sturdy enough for play both inside the home as well as out.

Having said that, you do need to take special care to ensure you securely weight the stand down. The manufacturers recommend using sand, but the hole in the base is a little on the small side, so things could get messy. Fortunately, water makes a good alternative if you are finding the sand too fiddly.

Note that if you do not use something to weight this set down, it will topple over.

Portable basketball hoops for kids

We all know that there is no perfect product or toy out there, but if you know a few of the limitations before you buy you can then make a fully informed decision before you splash the cash right? Alrighty then. Here's a couple of things to have a think about.

• If you have kids that love the rough and tumble type of basketball, then this may not be the set for them. While it is sturdy, it's just not designed for a high level of boisterousness.
• The starting height of this set is four feet, so if your kid is on the tiny side, then they'll find it a bit of a challenge to work their magic on this hoop.

Basketball stands for kids

Buyers of the Little Tikes Play Like a Pro Basketball Set say it has the look and feel of the real deal.

It includes a transparent backboard as well as a breakaway rim, so your kid can slam dunk like the pros (and not injury themselves in the process). You also get a junior sized basketball as part of the set, so you don't have to spend extra time or money on buying a separate ball.

All you'll need to do when you get it home is assemble the hoop, then sit back as your kid shoots and scores - if not on the first try, he or she will certainly be able to get in all the practise they need to improve their skill level; all from the safety of your home or backyard.

Oh and did I mention that it's adjustable too? Your child grows and so does the basketball set. That'll save you from having to get a new set in a years time right?

There are a growing number of kids basketball stands on the market. If this Little Tikes model is not for you, check out these other alternatives.