Would these be difficult for 5-9 year olds to use, and about how long do you think they last? Thinking of decorating mugs with my 4-H group. Thanks!
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I found that regular sharpies worked better, actually. It seems these markers wore off far more quickly...sadly. I have a few mugs that I did this past summer that still have designs on them. I put my cups through the dishwasher, intentionally, to test the durability. I have to say, regular sharpies work better.
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Hard question. I have some that I enlarged a few months ago, they can still be played with. My main concern would be if they get moldy. Some have started to fall apart but it's probably from the kids playing with them. You can just add some more water if they start to dry out.
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Hannah - I purchased these, but quickly returned them due to quality. They are super fun and bright, but the covers and mats were cheap, if I tried I could have torn them in half with my bare hands I would give them 6 months if I had to guess. Hope this helps you make a decision!
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Such a loaded question...However...They are a little on the heavy side, and the cups are a little big. They also grip kind of tightly. Probably a bit much for 5 and under.
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Not too long, dome last longer. You can use them in bathtub, but didn't try to see them glow in water..they are very cute and kids liked them
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These are pretty sturdy. I bought a set for my parents approx. 2 yrs ago. They still look brand new. You should be able to get a few years even if the kids are hard on them. These are Commercial Grade. Good luck.
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I totally understand- it's fun to create different designs, but it would be cooler if you could do them taller. We have an older set, from a friend who's kids are grown and I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's more sturdily built & I was hoping we could use them together, but these marbulous ones are a little smaller. I wish I could help more, but all I know is the two sets we have are not compatible, so at this point I would recommend getting more of the same. I've seen these things in teacher supply /educational stores though, so maybe you could bring a piece into one of them & ask to try another one? Good luck!
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I think "too big" depends on what you're looking to use them for. They're probably 4" or so and surprisingly sturdy. I used them to make letter cookies for my kids classroom and then ended up buying a whole set for the class. So, they're small enough for the hands of 3-4 year olds, but big enough that you can use them and the cookie, play doh, etc inside can hold true to shape. I hope this helps!
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Yes, in my opinion, they are sturdy enough for little hands. They are not small like dixi cups and might be slightly large for a small hand.
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We have had them for about six months with no breakage. My kids aren't too rough but they aren't gentle either. They play with them regularly and there hasn't been a single issue, even with the ones my five year old has. I would say they are pretty sturdy.
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I'm sorry, I can't help you with your question. I ordered these mugs for a friend for X-Mas and when they were received, I shipped them right out. They were really cute and colorful, however, they were not packaged properly, and two mugs were received broken in pieces. Fortunately, it was a set of 6 mugs, so I just sent the 4, and no one was the wiser! Sorry I couldn't answer your question.
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Hi there, I bought this set for my boys, who were 5 & 7 at the time of the purchase and they like it a lot. They had it in their day care center in Pre-K, where the kids are 4 & 5. I have a 4-year-old girl now who I do not see building anything with the set but plays with it once the brothers built something already, so I do not know what to answer for a 4 years old. Maybe yes for boys if he is able to focus and follow instructions in the booklet. I would recommend it more though for a 5-years-old boy. Hope this helps! Irina
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I LOVE MY MUGS BUT YOU MUST CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH YOU NEED TO BE VERY CAREFUL THEY BREAK EASY. When my first order came both broken, replacement order I broke one washing it. But they do keep your beverage much warmer longer than other mugs. (yes I did do a test with several different mug styles). I threaten my husband with his life not to break the last one.
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I just open them the other day and the package says it last for about 3-4months but you have to keep them hydrated. They are very interesting and my kids think they are very cool. I actually didn't think about keeping them in a tupperware container, but that would work in helping keep the water from evaporating. Hope this helps!
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Not sure, perhaps it's a CPSC recommendation. Younger kids could use them just fine I think, but be aware that they are rigid and are not bendable or soft like a plastic straw,
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I bought these for my 3 year old granddaughter, and she did fine with them. I am not sure what "listed" age was, but if the child is out of the "put everything in your mouth" stage (8 months -2 years) you should be okay...we didn't use ours as cake toppers, they were just toys she played with while watching the show; she kept them in her purse ;-).
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These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food... » Read More These are some pretty solid toys. In fact, they are sturdy enough for younger kids to play with, since they are not likely to break. Of course, watch for loose screws after a long time of abuse, but otherwise I've had no issues. My children, 3 and 5 years old, and my friend's kids (the youngest of which is only 15 mo), have fun with them. I am not exaggerating when I say that these are as close to the "real thing" you are going to get! They will last, and would be just fine banged on the floor or against each other, or filled with sand or mud outside, or with real and fake food play. It is a toy he can grow into. « Show Less