Jump rope, why do we love thee so? Let me count the ways...

• Two-part handles allow rope to spin freely (plastic parts are turning rather than relying on the rope to turn itself, which has more friction)


• Chunky handles easier for young users


• 100% cotton rope - no nylon or other plastics in the rope itself


• 100% recycled plastic handles


• USA made

Really, who knew you could ask so much of something so simple?

Our nearly five-year-old daughter Z is slowly learning how to master this thing. She loves the idea and we have plenty of YouTube videos to inspire her. This sort of activity is right up her alley - physical, intense, and fun!

At $10, this makes a great first jump rope - once a kid starts really tearing it up, you will probably need to move to a lighter-weight rope.



I now have but one request: Please, Green Toys, make double-dutch jump ropes! A long rope turned by two people is the easiest way for a young child to learn to jump rope.

Other Green Toys products we've loved: Vehicles [review | teardown], dishes