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blu6385
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Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
currenlty i bought DD the step 2 easel and crayola 3 in 1 easel for xmas. I only want to keep one but i cant decided which one to keep?
Anyone recommend one over the other? please feel free to suggest other brands also
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Posted 11/26/12 1:39 PM  |
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blu6385
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
can anyone actually see this post??
i could only find it by searching my name 
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| Posted 11/26/12 2:48 PM |
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blustar214
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
I see the post  I don't know anything about those easels, but I have been looking at one for DD.
I love the Melissa & Doug one, but it doesn't have a magnet board. I found an Alex toys one on Amazon with a magnet board so I'm probably going to go with that one.
Do either of the ones you are looking at have the magnet board?
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| Posted 11/26/12 3:36 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
i think they might both have it
here is the step 2 one i got
here is the crayola one
they both have double sided clips so paper can be put on each side.
i just dont know if one is better quality then the other. or one is easier to use etc.
ETA: glad you were able to see the post. i really dont know why sometmes i see a post and then it disappears unless i search for it on this site its very strange 
Message edited 11/26/2012 4:36:30 PM.
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Xelindrya
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
I got one from Michael's called creatology Easel. It has a spindle up top to hold paper and so I got a roll of paper too..
AJ is 4 though and I feel this will hold up. Plus I know we won't really have it out all the time (i hope).
I got it for $25 plus 30% off so around $17 which was (for me) too good to pass up on thanksgiving day.
I have wanted one but hate the idea of it wasting away so this is price point for this was perfect for me LOL. Destroy it, I dont care. Just enjoy it. 
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| Posted 11/26/12 6:01 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
thanks for the suggestion!
my hope is that it will last for a couple of year so if we have another DC they could use it also.
I got both for $30 and under so i feel they were not too pricey.
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| Posted 11/27/12 10:56 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
I went with this one because I didn't want chalk or its dust inside the house with my allergies.
Magna Doodle Easel
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| Posted 11/27/12 11:35 AM |
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
Posted by PotofLuck06
I went with this one because I didn't want chalk or its dust inside the house with my allergies.
Magna Doodle Easel
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 i bought this one too (i have issues and can never make a decision ) they had good sales on black friday and cyber monday
The only reason i am leaning toward returning this one is because im afraid that it eventually wont erase the magna doodle (like most of the magna doodle products do at some point due to use)
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| Posted 11/27/12 11:38 AM |
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WorkinMom324
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
OK - have to tell you...I had the Step 2 and just ended up throwing it out! It didn't hold the paper fully (if the child was fingerpainting, etc) and the plastic tray was annoying.
I ended up buying the IKEA one and it's fantastic!! I used those chip clips on the top to hold the paper and it works great! It's super cheap and it folds flat.
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| Posted 11/27/12 11:58 AM |
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Goobster
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
We have the Crayola one and my biggest complaint is that nothing holds the paper on if you want to put some paper.
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| Posted 11/27/12 12:03 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
Posted by Goobster
We have the Crayola one and my biggest complaint is that nothing holds the paper on if you want to put some paper.
hmm the one i got says it has clips to hold the paper doe is just not work or your doent have anything:
•Each board includes a clip to hold paper
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| Posted 11/27/12 12:59 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
Posted by WorkinMom324
OK - have to tell you...I had the Step 2 and just ended up throwing it out! It didn't hold the paper fully (if the child was fingerpainting, etc) and the plastic tray was annoying.
I ended up buying the IKEA one and it's fantastic!! I used those chip clips on the top to hold the paper and it works great! It's super cheap and it folds flat.
thanks for your input
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pnbplus1
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
I misread the question but I had already started posting so here goes, lol:
We have a Melissa and Doug Easel. LOVE IT!!! Simple, easy to put together. Has a dry erase board on one side, chalk on the other. The paper roll is threaded through the middle. Has clips that really hold the paper well. The trays are great. Help keep things somewhat tidy. We have some M&D accessories like the paint cups, chunky brushes, etc. Love that it has a classic look, not a million different colors. Adjustable height. DS is 3 and loves it.
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| Posted 11/27/12 3:32 PM |
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
Posted by pnbplus1
I misread the question but I had already started posting so here goes, lol:
We have a Melissa and Doug Easel. LOVE IT!!! Simple, easy to put together. Has a dry erase board on one side, chalk on the other. The paper roll is threaded through the middle. Has clips that really hold the paper well. The trays are great. Help keep things somewhat tidy. We have some M&D accessories like the paint cups, chunky brushes, etc. Love that it has a classic look, not a million different colors. Adjustable height. DS is 3 and loves it.
thats ok i did say i would take other suggestions thanks for the info maybe i will look into this one
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Goobster
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
Posted by blu6385
Posted by Goobster
We have the Crayola one and my biggest complaint is that nothing holds the paper on if you want to put some paper.
hmm the one i got says it has clips to hold the paper doe is just not work or your doent have anything:
•Each board includes a clip to hold paper
Mine has that but it doesn't work well at all. Can you include a pic of the one you got?I am pretty sure it's the same one.
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| Posted 11/27/12 4:06 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
Posted by Goobster
Posted by blu6385
Posted by Goobster
We have the Crayola one and my biggest complaint is that nothing holds the paper on if you want to put some paper.
hmm the one i got says it has clips to hold the paper doe is just not work or your doent have anything:
•Each board includes a clip to hold paper
Mine has that but it doesn't work well at all. Can you include a pic of the one you got?I am pretty sure it's the same one.
i cant save the pic for some reason but heres the link
here is the step 2 one i got
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Goobster
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
Posted by blu6385
Posted by Goobster
Posted by blu6385
Posted by Goobster
We have the Crayola one and my biggest complaint is that nothing holds the paper on if you want to put some paper.
hmm the one i got says it has clips to hold the paper doe is just not work or your doent have anything:
•Each board includes a clip to hold paper
Mine has that but it doesn't work well at all. Can you include a pic of the one you got?I am pretty sure it's the same one.
i cant save the pic for some reason but heres the link
here is the step 2 one i got
The link you posted is Step 2. We have the Crayola.
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| Posted 11/27/12 10:44 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Easels: Step 2 vs Crayola 3 in 1
Posted by Goobster
The link you posted is Step 2. We have the Crayola.
 sorry
here is the crayola one
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