what is the appropriate age range for this?
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My niece is 2 1/2 years old and definitely needed me there with her when we were playing. Marker caps on and off tight, drawing, cleaning with the remover, and cleaning the wet spot with the little rag so you could draw again. Markers won't draw if the surface is wet from the cleaner fluid. The toy requires guidance for a small child and I would not let her play with this alone. I purchased this so I could play with her and not for her to use alone. I would guess about 5 years old playing alone as long as they can understand the proceedures to use the toy. Having said all that...don't buy this. Until Crayola improves the markers, it is a waste of money. Doodle Mat is a great idea but the markers are so faint, you can't see them.
1014494
Any child expressing an interest in using markers, and not eating them! Probably age 3 at least. /Patricia
1848204
In my opinion, the average child that age would only be able to use a few of the features. The manufacturer suggests ages 6 and up, but I would say it would be more worthwhile for even a slightly older child like 7. A 5-6 year old would surely enjoy it, just probably not use all of the features.
1846787
Any age is good with supervision. I would suggest 10 and over with minimal supervision .
988421
The box says ages 4 to 99. It depends on what a kid is into, I think it's be great for an eight year old.
302147
I purchased this for my four year old. My twelve and nine year old play with him as does my two year old :) I would say it's best for 3-5 year olds.
2104807
I would say 4 - 12 month olds. My son started at 4 months and loves it still at 8 months. Due to height restrictions it probably wouldn't fit any older than a 1 year old.
1819
I do not know what the recommended age is for use of this product. It may be best to check with the product supplier.
199978
It would be vary some based on the patience and skill level of the child, but I would say 7 or 8 would be good ages. My daughter got hers at age 6, and she likes it and plays with it, but is not able to complete it....although she is improving.
2888
Three years may be a little young, unless the child has excellent fine motor skills and interest. I recommend age 5 and up for the mind ware gift.
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personally, i would say age 3 to 6, but older kids might like it too, like if they are visiting your house, or helping a younger kid with it. my daughter is 5 1/2 and still plays with it often. of course she has the motor skills down, but she still is entertained by making designs, and just using the tools, really.
2237622
Any age! My kids were 5 and 6 when I got theirs. But they would have been appropriate at a younger age as well and I'm sure they will appreciate them for at least a handful more years.
1531612
I believe it's 18 months and up, but I guess it would be up to you and your child. My son is 21 months old and loves it, I don't think he would have been ready for something like this at 16 months.
1440907
My 3 year old and 5 year old played with it for a half hour and haven't touched it since. It would be age appropriate if they like it as mine is gathering dust.
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I would say 3 and up but depending on the 2-year old they could probably have fun with it too. I know 18-month old kids that would probably do something with them! And maybe up to 8 or 10. There again, it depends on the child.
794439
It would probably be most appropriate for 4-5 year olds. I bought it for my 6 year old son and he was done with it in about 20 minutes.
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The box states ages 2-5 and I believe that is appropriate. I got this for my almost 2 year old grandson but his big sister, 4 1/2, also likes to play with them.
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I bought it for my 1 1/2 yr old but my 4 year old plays with it. I'd say 3-4 yrs is the age range for this.