Are these too messy for kids (ages 5-12)?
360585
I don't have kinds and so I can't say for sure. But these are gel pens and are as messy as any other pen you give them access to. In my opinion, pens are generally less messy than other writing or drawing instuments used by kids such as markers, chalk, or crayons.
360586
No, the most they will get on them MAY be a few sparkles/glitter. That is only on their palm below their pinky finger. But not to worry, it washes off. :)
360587
Some jelly pens don't drive super fast but they are just like any gels pens only with prettier colors.
360588
I do not find these pens messy. They do require a little bit of drying time so are probably better suited for 8-12 year olds.
360589
Yes they are. My 9 year old tried to color with these last night and it was as messy as markers. The ink takes longer than markers to dry so it was smeared everywhere. She was frustrated because she had to wait for it to dry before she could color the next spot because the colors would bleed into each other if they were wet. I ended up with glitter pen all over my table, all over her and a half colored ruined picture. Would NOT recommend for a 9 year old.
360590
No!That is the ideal age range!I work for at an elementary school and they ALL love these pens!
360591
I think they can handle it, if mom stays with them and gives them some coaching - they'll be so thrilled with the results that I'm pretty sure they'll follow some basic rules - for success make sure they use them on a relatively small area - this is where they work best!
1193273
Absolutely! My two year old daughter looooves them! The head of the brush is a great size for smaller kids and the bristles are nice and soft and get the job done. Great price for 5 toothbrushes...great for changing them often especially if your little ones get sick.
1037949
I would not recommend these for kids. These are great for key rings and tools and stuff to hold things together. Over time I feel the wires might start to fray and could cause injuries.
2052403
Not to my knowledge, but they don't leave that much residue so it's no problem to just wipe it up. You might consider sitting them in a little plastic dish to catch the drippings. I've got some really small plastic containres that would be perfect for this chore.
485363
I use them on my two year old sometimes but I like her little ones better for her. Kids have tiny fingernails and I'm paranoid. But yes I have done it before :)
599742
Probably yes. There is a caution in the box saying that these are for 3yrs old and up. Just make sure that your kid does not eat them. These foam pieces are pretty big and do not have any loose parts (unlike the ones with numbers and shape which you can pop out). So I think this is pretty safe to use for the kids.
2199785
NO, they are glass and I would say, not for children, that might drop and break. I order to use them with my crafts. Good Luck. Billie
163674
I would say that they're and indoor toy. Not that you can't use them outside, but they could get rain splattered and muddy and a real pain to clean. I imagine their finish would suffer too.
403834
Yes but you need to wash them right away. They are hard to clean and if you let the liquid set in the strawz you'll never get it out. My son loved this set and used it a lot. They're really fun!
1145223
Messy for sure. They stick where you don't want them. And clean up is a headache. If you are not the one cleaning up after wards you will certainly have fun.
1415137
They are very simple for a five year old. We have them to our two year old nephew and he can use them. That said, the transformers we've tried with the age listed 5-6+ are still a little advanced for my fresh five year old. I haven't found many in the middle.
548682
They are quite small. Probably not best for real young children. Five and up probably best.
1611405
So far that hasn't been an issue for the kids. However, I would probably try a little bit of corn starch or talc powder if they were to stick.
2215176
No not really. They are soft but not Egyptian soft which is good since it doesn't dry as well. They are not overly fluffy so they are not thick. I would use them in kids.
1330658
Depends on the child. If they still put things in their mouth I would say no. Our grandson, if I remember correctly, started really playing with them around 4 1/2.
2274260
No, they are well-made. The kids using them are 12, 13, and 14, so I can't tell you if they are toddler-proof!
2112925
They dry fairly quick depending on how long the child presses them down for(longer=more liquid that gets dispensed). It's definitely quicker and less messy than paint. I make sure to roll up sleeves to prevent from smearing on clothing since there might be wet spots for a bit. I bought these when my child was 2 and he did fine with a little help. He's now 3 and still loves them.