What age is the Balance Beam for?
What is the weight limit?
How many pieces come with the Balance Beam?
When can I expect my order to arrive?
Shipping estimates are available on each product page. These indicate when the item will be shipped from our woodshop in Los Angeles. Domestic orders are shipped via UPS Ground, and transit may take up to 5-7 business days depending on your location. Please note that our team does not operate on weekends and federal holidays. Orders placed on these days will be shipped on the next business day.
Is assembly easy? Tools? How do I assemble?
Our furniture requires minimal assembly, needing only an Allen key, which we provide along with online instructions. If your order includes over 20 screws, we'll also include hex drill bits to make assembly quicker. An electric drill could be useful but isn't necessary. You can find all our assembly instructions here.
How should I clean for my RAD furniture?
To clean your furniture, use a non-toxic mixture of vinegar and warm water. Spray the surface and immediately wipe it dry with a clean cloth. Never soak or immerse wooden furniture in water as it can cause the wood to swell and deform.
Can I use my furniture outside?
You can use your furniture outdoors but don't leave it outside for longer than necessary, as it's not designed to withstand extended exposure to outdoor elements. After use, wipe down the surface with a dry cloth. Leaving your furniture outside may void your warranty.
What is your policy on returns and exchanges?
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for unused products in their original packaging. If you receive a damaged or defective item, contact our support team within 7 days of delivery for an exchange or replacement. Please note, customized or assembled items are non-returnable.
See our complete Warranty & Returns Policy
Is RAD Children's Furniture made in the USA?
Yes! All of our products are designed and made in our Los Angeles wood shop. Read more about our company here.
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Customers praised the "beautiful" and "excellent craftsmanship" of this balance beam, noting it's "smooth and sturdy" with "very durable and easy to clean" wood. Parents found it versatile for multiple ages and easy to store. One customer noted an incomplete configuration and minor sanding imperfections, though overall satisfaction remains high.
Upon first seeing the balance beam, my little toddler baby exclaimed, “big puzzle!” and after we put that big puzzle together, I walked on it showing the use as a balance beam. Probably confused my little one, but it’s now considered a big puzzle that can be walked on!
There are two slight imperfections, one of which kind of concerns me, but not very much. A portion of edging on one of the boards wasn’t sanded as smoothly as the others, and a small section where it wasn’t sanded smooth had a pokey piece of loose wood which I peeled away, so now it’s better but not as smooth as the edges of the other boards. I am hoping the edge doesn’t catch on anything causing the piece that’s not flush with the board to become loose and peel away.
And of less importance, merely affecting appearance, one board has an indentation where something may have been dropped on it.
Those two minor imperfections aside, my baby and I are enjoying our new big puzzle balance beam! I was contemplating buying more boards to add to it, but four are more than enough to start out with using.
Side note: before ordering, I contacted customer service and received some of the best, thorough and kind responses I’ve ever received from any company, on any matter. The quality of communication made my decision to place my first order with them an easy one. Now I am planning my next order!
Thank you for the thoughtful and in depth review! We're pleased to hear that although there was some damage to your beam, that the overall experience has been an A+. :)
While we appreciate you not making a big deal of the imperfections, smooth edges are something that we pride ourselves over and we apologize for missing some on your balance beam. Please email us at info@radchildrensfurniture.com with your order number, a description of the items damaged, and any relevant photos so that we can get replacements sent out to you ASAP.
Thanks again for choosing RAD and providing us with the feedback. We appreciate you being a part of our community. Enjoy the 'big puzzle!'
I purchased this balance beam set after I got the jumbo climbing triangle + ramp from RAD last June. I love how smooth and sturdy all their products are. Very durable and easy to clean. This beam matches perfectly with the previous products. I noticed how my toddler was having fun in many different ways. He even used them like skis all around the floor. Thank you for a great play set!
Simple and elegant design with excellent craftsmanship 🙌
We are all very happy with our balance beam. . . i bought it with the two year olds in mind but all ages (up to four) are using it . The wood is beautiful and safe and i sometimes use it in my Social Emotional class to entice the children in the door!
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re so happy to hear the balance beam is being enjoyed by all ages. Using it in your Social Emotional class to help comfort the children into class is such a thoughtful idea. We love that it’s bringing both play and learning to your space. Thank you for supporting our small shop!
This product does not look complete. If they just added one more piece of the beam, one could make a pentagon with it. Escapes me why they did not.
I am a fan of everything else I have bought— not sure if this is product design mistake or shipping/ packing mistake.
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that your family has enjoyed other items from RAD, and we appreciate your feedback on the balance beam.
Our balance beam is designed for versatile play, using 4 planks and 5 connector blocks. This setup allows for various configurations, including a straight line or zigzag pattern, and can also form shapes like squares, diamonds, and triangles. However, it does not have enough pieces to create a pentagon. The number of pieces is described on the product page to help set expectations.
We offer customization options, and we'd be happy to assist you with an order that includes additional planks and blocks. If you’re interested in customizing your set or if you are missing any parts (4 planks, 5 blocks), please reach out to us at info@radchildrensfurniture.com.
We appreciate your ongoing support and your valuable insights. We look forward to working with you again soon!
We bought this balance beam for our 3 year old for Christmas. We can't wait to enjoy it with him soon. Shipped so fast!
Really well made — easy to put together/move/put away. We got it in conjunction with a climbing triangle and our daughter will spend hours going up, down and then around on the balance beam.
Beautiful craftsmanship. Easy to move around the house or outdoors. Unlike others we looked at, this balance beam can easily be put away without taking up much space.
They happily spent an hour walking around, changing it, and repeat.
Hi there! Just wondering what the dimensions of the connect blocks are and what the thickness of each section is. Thanks!
Hello! The connector block is 1.5"H x 3.25"W x 6.5" L. Each plank is .75"H x 3.25"W x 28" L. When the plank is on top of the connector block the top surface is 2.25" off the ground.
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