Bought this for our daughter when she was 6. She's a but on the smaller side, but it has been perfect for her! She's used it 2 summers now with multiple river trips and still holding up strong! I imagine we'll get a few more summers out of it! Can't beat the price. The bright colors are also a huge plus so you can spot your child easily if they get away from you!

We bought two of these kayaks and took them to the lake on "beach days." From the moment they are in the water until we told the grandchildren that was time to go and we "really mean it," the kayaks were in use. Two worked great so they could paddle with a buddy. The kayaks are loved by every age (up to the weight limit). The grandchildren feel independent and in control of their own fun and as we watch from shore, we know they are using a well designed kayak. We tried to tell them that the yellow one was the fastest, but none of them believed us.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have absolutely loved our Lifetime kayaks! We bought one for each member in our family. I love the Wave youth kayaks because they are very durable yet light enough for them to all be able to carry their own.

My son, age 9, loved using this kayak at Bear Lake. He was very comfortable on it from the beginning, and didn't want to get off. It was so fun to watch him have the confidence in himself to paddle all alone, even with the waves. This kayak is perfect for kids. It is very well built, and the paddle is just the right size and weight for the kids to use. Thanks for making such a great fun product for kids!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this for my daughter's birthday not really knowing how much use we'd get out of it and it turns out, it's turned us into weekend warriors! We bought an adult size kayak as well and go out almost every weekend to the lake in the summer. I even enjoy using it myself and I am right at the weight limit. It's also very easy to transport because of the size & can withstand tons of abuse. Get one, your kid will love it.

Great size for a child! It is very easy to maneuver. My one child doesn't like that there are holes in the bottom so her feet and sometimes her bottom get wet.\n\nThe handgrips don't really work so it's not the easiest to grab and pick up but it can still be picked up by one adult.

We first saw these at a big box sport retailer. They are lightweight and manageable by kids but robustly built. We have not tried them in the water however. But this is for the kids to bang around in at the lake and get used to kayaking. Walmart is the only place we could find that includes the paddle and the backrest. The paddle is well made. The backrest is lightweight foam with a nylon adjustable strap. I'm not sure how long it will last before I'll have to make a new one. But it gets the job done.

We absolutely love our kid-size kayaks! They are perfect at lake Powell, Bear Lake, and anyplace else you take your kiddos. They are easy to paddle and maneuver. Our grandkids just love them. Our 8 year old granddaughter paddled hers all the way out and back to Lone Rock at Lake Powell all by herself ! Great Product!

The best deal ever. We rented a house on the Connecticut shore and the kids used these on the ocean and loved them. Now we have bought them for Lake Michigan and the kids love them. Durable, fun and affordable. Also, I ordered several and while I’m not a Walmart shopper or supporter they outperformed Amazon in service and delivery, and were easier to deal with, which surprised me.

The kayak is a perfect size and love the 2 sided oar that comes with it. My son loves it. The only thing I didn't know was that it has a hole in the bottom of the kayak so everytime he gets in it he gets very wet, which is fine in the summer, but not so good in the fall when it's not quite as warm. Other than that, it is a perfect gift for a younger child who likes to kayak.