No. Paint will not adhere to polyethylene plastic and could damage the polymer structure that makes up our toys.
This is an environmental concern. We advise you to contact a local pest company. Be sure to tell them that you have a child's play product made of polyethylene plastic. This will aid them in determining the proper method to alleviate your particular situation.
Exposure to extreme cold can be harmful to plastic (in colder weather plastic can become less resilient). If you normally experience temperatures below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius), you should consider storing your Little Tikes® product in a warmer, more protected area, like a shed or garage.
Little Tikes® plastic is fade-resistant, but not fade-proof. While we add fade inhibitors to our outdoor products to help slow down the effect of ultraviolet light, it isn't possible to prevent fading over the long term. Colors can start to fade over time, especially if the product is left in an area where it is exposed to direct sunlight most of the day. Fading does not affect the integrity of our products in any way.
The service life of our products can depend on many external factors, including environmental conditions, the age, weight and number of children using the product, how and where the toy is stored, and how well the product is maintained.
It helps to clean our plastic products periodically. To minimize abuse, children who fall within the age and weight recommendations specified on the product carton and/or assembly instructions should play with the product “as intended.” If the unit you have is assembled with capnuts, screws, or nuts and bolts, it is recommended you inspect them periodically, to ensure they are still tight and intact.
The best method of cleaning plastic is to use hot water and a detergent solution with a soft bristled brush. We do not recommend one brand of cleaning product over another.
Little Tikes uses a plastic called 'Polyethylene' in the manufacture of outdoor products with double-walled construction. Polyethylene is a porous plastic that may absorb water. If your product needs to be drained, turn it on its side and/or drill small holes on the bottom - 1" away from any seam - to allow the water to drain. Drilling these holes will help prevent water from collecting again and will not affect the integrity of the product.
Catalog requests can be made several ways: E-mail us at: consumer.service@littletikes.com Call toll free: 1-866-416-4217 option 1.
Catalog requests can be made several ways:
Currently, our online store offers the same savings offered in our print catalog, as well as some special offers on overstock or discontinued items (see our specials section). Special offers and discounts cannot be applied on previous purchases. No substitutions, please. Promotional or sale items are available while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities.
Sorry, we do not have a parts catalog. Due to the ever-changing products we manufacture, it would be difficult to maintain an accurate printed parts listing.
We offer many great package specials at discounted price. Our package specials were specifically designed with child cares in mind. We have thoughtfully combined our products that we feel will best suite your needs. We have over 75 different package specials ranging from infant toys, trucks, ride-ons and playground packages.
Replacement parts for our products are only available through Little Tikes. A variety of replacement parts and accessories are available for purchase through this website. Click here to see what parts are available. If you do not see the parts you need for your product, unfortunately, chances are the parts are no longer available.
In some cases, replacement parts can be interchanged from one product to another to help refurbish a toy. Often times, parts are not interchangeable because there is no modern-day counterpart, or because we can't deviate from the original design for safety reasons.
Little Tikes generally forecasts replacement parts for toys for up to two years beyond the discontinuation date. However, the remaining parts availability period can vary greatly depending upon demand. Parts for discontinued products can sometimes be depleted earlier than projected. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Little Tikes Company makes fun, high quality children's products. We warrant to the original purchaser that this product is free of defects in materials or workmanship three (3) months for childcare or commercial purchasers from the date of purchase (dated sales receipt is required for proof of purchase).
At the sole election of The Little Tikes Company, the only remedies available under this warranty will be either replacement of the defective part of the product, or a refund of the purchase price of the product.
This warranty is valid only if the product has been assembled and maintained per the instructions. This warranty does not cover abuse, accident, cosmetic issues such as fading or scratches from normal wear, or any other cause not arising from defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
We carry a large majority of products however certain products are only available for sale through our retailers. Please call to find out if an item you cannot find on our site is for sale.
All of our invoices are sent out from our parent company, MGA Entertainment. If you have further questions about the invoice you received please call 1-800-321-4424 ext 3232..
Due to the size and weight of some items, our freight carrier may require lift gate and service beyond the curb.
You can contact us in any of the following ways:
Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express are the only acceptable forms of payment for purchases made on this website. For other payment inquiries (checks, purchase orders) please call 1-800-321-4424 extention 3232.
These types of payments cannot be made on this website. We now accept business checks by phone. For information on how to purchase products with these types of payments, please contact us at 1-800-321-4424 extension 3232.
Not at this time.
The availability and prices of these products are subject to change.
We can now process your business check by phone. The funds would be electronically debited from your checking account. Please call 1-800-321-4424 extention 3232 for more information or to place an order.
Little Tikes will ship the item(s) as soon as it is available. If you want to cancel the back ordered item(s) you must contact Little Tikes at 1-800-321-4424 extention 3232.
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Please read the important delivery information below:
Item availability depends upon several factors such as manufacturing capacity and item popularity. As soon as an item becomes available, the website will be updated to allow the item to be purchased online. It is possible that items that are out of stock on LittleTikesChildcare.com may be availabe at one of our retail partners.
All sales are final outside of the warranty policy.
Not to worry, our parent company is MGA Entertainment and our charges are often reported on credit card statements as a charge from "MGA" (our parent company) and not "Little Tikes."
Delivery Carriers
Estimated Delivery Time
UPS
8-10 business days
Truck
14-21 business days
Can we buy toys direct from Little Tikes Childcare?
Yes! Look for the "Add to Cart" symbol while browsing through our products. That symbol means that product is available to buy directly from us.
Due to the overwhelming number of requests we receive, Little Tikes no longer makes individual donations. We do however, have a Little Tikes Giving Program, which allows organizations to 5% cash back on any purchases they make and any purchases that their family and friends make through www.littletikesgiving.com. Please visit www.littletikesgiving.com to sign your organization up today and you can start earning money back for your purchases!
Yes. Please consult your local recycling center for specific instructions. Each toy has plastic content information molded into it.
Some clothing articles made of artificial fibers produce more static electricity than others. To minimize or eliminate static shock, take fabric softener sheets or make a solution of half fabric softener and half water in a spray bottle and wipe or spray the unit down. Remove any excess water with a paper towel. Repeat as necessary.