Our 3 year old boy used one of these recently at a swimming hole we visit, and he was enamored! We did not even have to teach him how to maneuver it. He got out there and rowed all over the swimming hole. The boat is very stable and easy to steer - he never fell off. I bought him one for his 4th birthday, and he loves it. What a great price too!

We bought 2, for our sons, 8 and 6 years old. We thought, what the heck, at $99 each, free shipping to the store, comes with a seat and paddle, how could you go wrong. We are not disappointed. The boys love them and go out in our lagoon regularly. They are easy to maneuver, easy to pull up on the dock, just the right size for beginners. And they are very stable. After swimming both are able to climb back up on the kayak, no problem. We have other Lifetime products which all seem to be quality and stand up to normal use. I would conclude that after a month of use so far, these will continue to be trouble free and provide hours and hours of outdoor fun.

I am a grandparent with two five year old grandchildren. I generally don't give reviews good or bad. However, after reading several hundred reviews on line, and appreciating your staff response. I felt compelled to add my experience after recently buying two of your yellow kayaks at our local Walmart store. We are a kayak family, and I've owned thee top of the line kayaks for over 35 years. I've noticed our Walmart selling for the very first time the Blue and Yellow Yaks. My immediate overall assessment was price & quality, and you passed the test. My observation indicated no back rest nor hooks provided for both yaks. Until reading the reviews, I was not aware that option or the kayaks being made available on line. The back rest was not a show stopper after reading the number of issues folks were having. What I felt could improve your product without an additional price markup are the following items. Add two kayak handles at the swim platform area for little hands to hold, and pull them selves out of the water. Add a kayak seat pad for comfort only. Add a metal tie off support rings at the front for attaching a safety line until they mastered the art or getting towed. Add a drip guard to the provided paddle as no one enjoys water running to the armpit. I purchased rubber gulf balls to use as scupper plugs at Walmart. However in doing so I realized your scupper holes were not standard size, and therefor worked the bottom side hole to fit. I live near the ocean, and between slow moving rivers, I expect the modifications will be useful at both locations. Thank You, for the joy this product brings our little people. I gave this four stars based on one or two simple recommendations listed above.

I bought one for my 7 year old son and he has such a great time with it in our pond that I had to go and get another one for my 10 year old daughter! The sturdy build make it easy for the kids to paddle. It is easy to transport -we take it in our truck down the river often. I would like to see them come with scupper plugs so that on cooler days when the kids take them out, the water doesn't get on the kayak

Easily maneuverable by a 5 year old, yet fits my 8yr old well too! Pretty light weight and the kids can drag into the water and get on by themselves. The price is right! Two can actually fit on the inside of my minivan with the middle row center seat gone and the back seats folded down!

I bought this for my almost 10 year old daughter who loves it. Her 2 cousins also got one for their bday so we were excited to all go our kayaking. One thing I did not like was how it was delivered. It only arrived in plastic and not in any sort of box. It was also left out by my driveway where anyone could steal it. My garage is always open and they normally put my packages in the garage not sure what happened this time. Overall great product thought!

We have now purchased two of these pink kayaks for our girls to keep them both happy at the same time. They are ages both under 10 years old and do well in a pond/lake but only the older girl does well against the current of a river. They would both use the one kayak until now.

We bought this for our daughters 7th Birthday. She is super tiny and only 38 lbs. She had no issues maneuvering it, can drag it up onto the beach with out help and is thrilled to have her own "boat". We have only used this on the lake so far, but it is sturdy and should be suitable for years to come.

We live on the lake year round so sometimes the grandkids tend to take the lake for granted. This little kayak revved up their interest and is still doing its job. Easy to paddle, light to handle and very attractive -our whole family really enjoys this little gem. Highly recommended for an inland lake.

Having been introduced to canoeing and kayaking through a dedicated, 9 day "Ground School" and "On-the-Water" practical training program in the mid 1950's; where, safety, courtesy and respect for both the environment; and, an individual's watercraft; was focused on and stressed; a lifetime of kayaking enjoyment on breathtakingly beautiful lakes and on fast, dynamic rivers has been happily fulfilled. Wanting to pass this same first-rate lifetime experience along to our grand children, the Lifetime Wave Youth Kayak was purchased; and, being a family of honest-to-goodness waterdogs; we could not be more pleased with the quality of the Lifetime Wave Youth Kayak. It is clearly understood now why so many kayaking enthusiasts give this sleek and graceful kayak such superlative online reviews. Having purchased the Lifetime Wave Youth Kayak ourselves, we certainly agree that the Lifetime Wave Youth Kayak is a smart choice with unbeatable quality. Additionally, we are so happy that preeminent products like Lifetime Kayaks are made in the U.S.A.