Here's the deal, the larger size and weight actually make it easier to hoop at first. Did your daughter just get a cheapie hoop from Walmart? If so, she may get frustrated with it. If she wants a lighter weight hoop, that still has enough weight for an adult to use she should check out the hoops at Hoopnotica and Canyon Hoops

She might want to especially check out the Hoopnotica travel hoop. It comes in 6 sections, and can be put together using either all 6 or only 5 sections, which can be helpful for smaller people or those with limited space to hoop in. Another great resource is Hooping.org

Oh, and here's a discount code for Hoopnotica (I think that it still works) TS0926

Mine is sitting by the ice box just waiting and waiting and waiting. I think I will do it tonight, it's quite fun actually.