My 3 year old daughter wanted these skates to take to the beach this spring so I bought them for her. She absolutely loves them. What is suprising is how well she does in them. She has a pair of the Barbie First Skates and wanted something different. If the child knows how to skate somewhat well these will do okay. These skates are not for a beginner skater as the wheels roll in both directions. I suggest that the parent not buy these if the child doesn't already know how to skate.