How Sturdy? Side to Side or Back and Forth? Does anyone know how sturdy this is?
876069
I'm clumsy and have run into the rocker from both directions (head on and from the side.) We have hardwood floors, and when I've knocked it hard enough to do more than rock, it's just either slid across the floor (without the baby in it) or rocked/stayed in place (with the baby in it.) Obviously, as someone else said, if your bigger boy grabbed on the side to take a look at his sibling, he could possibly exert enough pressure to tip it, but it would take more than a supervising parent would allow, so I wouldn't be as concerned about this risk.
227802
I have this cabinet in brown in my kitchen for an extra pantry...I also have twin 5 year olds and we have never had a problem...I keep heavier items on bottom usually and kids can't even move it let alone it move itself. Very sturdy...I bought the one in the picture for extra closet space...each kid gets a side and they even climb in that one without it being anchored...I am a nervous mom about these things so I was concerned with sturdiness also...hope this helps!
2257894
The unit is quite sturdy. I have a ton of items on mine and have not experienced a single problem. It's also very attractive!
1156525
It is definitely more sturdy, but I do make an effort to keep in straight, at my side, rather than swinging out in front of me. I have an arthritic hip that can get gamey. My daughter says she has noticed it is more sturdy with side to side movement rather than forward and back. It does balance on its own which is cool, though I have walked off without out it once.
344976
I love this item! It went together perfectly and is as sturdy as it can be for the size of it. I'm not a 100% sure what your expectation of sturdy is. If you expect to be able to put a lot of your body weight on it, I would say it's not meant for that. Is you are concerned about a toddler or baby being able to pull it over, anchor it to the wall, or just make sure they don't play with it. I hope this helps.
2059277
Yes it seems pretty sturdy. You do have to occasionally check the bolts to make sure they are tight.
2279780
I've had one for about 8months now and the sides have never caved it. It is very sturdy and I love it!!!
826814
Well the kids won't be able to hang on the bar of course but my 3 year old still hasn't broken it. It's fairly sturdy and as far as the sides go, they are installed the way they are in the picture. It's always open. Hope this helps!
902905
I agree with skappy7, it is pretty sturdy, but i'd be more concerned with stability as this is only about a foot wide if that.
183469
It can go either direction it is very sturdy. I have 12 of them a few stacked in each closet of rme and the kids
627765
Oh yes! Don't get me wrong. It's VERY sturdy. I bought 2 other cabinets that I built and they both have backs to them. I'm about to buy a couple more. Love the quality for the price!
787132
It's pretty sturdy. I've got 3 kids who climb all over it and it's held up well. I guess it would depend upon whether the gentleman sat down and put on his shoes, then got back up again, or if he used it as a stepstool to climb up to a higher shelf (partial-weight, stable mass -vs- full weight, moving mass). I would say -probably.-
1422835
I have the 6 panel and it it pretty sturdy. They all will move a little because they aren't tied down to anything. My 11-3/4 month old granddaughter tries to climb up the side and it holds pretty steady. The other grandmother has the 8 panel and seems to be as steady. They will move just slightly. I feel it is safe. As always you have to check regularly. I am very pleased.
219048
Yes, it is very sturdy. I don't think they should bang it on something repeatedly, but waving it around will never break it.
1144473
It's very sturdy. Several pounds at least. Just make sure that the support dowels are friction tight or glued.
970021
I haven't had a problem with it at all. I use it allot. It looks pretty sturdy to me.
1798660
Although we haven't used it yet for the intended purchase use, it appears sturdy. However, our intention is to have it setting against a wall for food serving purposes. The bottom legs on one side come out further....would assume that this would help with keeping it from tipping. Hope this helps.