I bought this for my pony loving 2 year old, and its the perfect size for her. Her 6 year old sister can use it in a pinch, but it doesnt shield her AND her backpack from the rain. Weve been through a few windy walks to school and it hasn't flipped inside out yet. The plastic on top is stuck on a bit askance and the metal part of the handle is kind of flimsy. This unfortunately means my kids cant use it as an impromptu tap dance prop/pretend cane, which they try to do with surprising frequency.