Anyone have any idea why the age is 2? Was considering these for a 12 month old.
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None. I actually gave one of these sets to a 12 mo old. But it's true that, being made of wood, these are quite hard. Smaller kids may want to chew on them, and although they are painted with a led-free paint, they might get damaged. That's the only thing I can think of. My kid is 18mo old and plays with these without any problem.
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Maybe for stacking? Maybe because of the sharp-ish edges? I have been buying these blocks for presents for years and recently gave them to a 6 month old who learned to recognize ALL his ABCs solely from these blocks by the time he was 10 months old. Another present to a five month old resulted in the block going directly into his month but he recognizes some of the letters when questioned and his hand work has improved with manipulating the blocks. Just wash them off before putting them away.
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Not sure but my boys are 7 months and they hold them, try to eat them etc and it is just fine. Maybe because that is the optimal age for the motor skills to stack them and stuff? Not sure but I think they are fine for any age. They are wood and are hard so that is something to consider.
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I think they would be fine for 1 year, maybe suggested age is 2 because they could actually build something.
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I would get the smaller rather than the toddler one. My daughter is turning 2 and she has had both for a while now, but she always ends up sleeping on the small one. The toddler version maybe to thick for her...
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My oldest is 7 months and it's getting small for him. I use them in my home daycare every day for naps, won't use it for night hrs don't think is strong enough for an 19 month old. Maybe naps
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I have no idea why would it state that , maybe it is some kind of requirement(for example, baby head band can be used by babies under adult supervison, but if left unattended can pose a choking hazard! ) I got these for my seven month old at the time and now1 year later It is still one of the best toys she has! She is no longer chewing them, but now can stack these blocks or is looking at all the sides picturing different animals and textures as she can recognize most of them. Next step would be to learn to squeeze blocks to make them squeak. I don't see how it is hazard. Blocks are 2x2 in made of sturdy but flexible material. The only thing perhaps, if older child could bite some piece off, which would be quite challenge but not impossible.
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I'm not sure of the recommended age, but my 3 year old plays with them. She's broken a few of them over the past few months, and she is a very gentle little girl. I'd say they are definitely made for kids older than her.
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I would be worried they could slip their arms out too easily at the size most 3-6 month babies are. I would not recommend them until they were closer to 2 or older.
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I remember we gave them to my daughter as soon as she had her first teeth. I would say on the few months. Even if she play with them (I mean putting in her mouth without eating it) they are very helpful to keep her calm. Now that she is 16 month old...she doesn't want them anymore. So just try to gave them the biscuits (they are very very light and brakes easily, so no danger at all).
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I don't know that baby ? This is to Big for our two year old. I'd look around , you can find nicer ones for the price. Our daughter doesn't play with this cause it's to big .
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Well my youngest is 1.5 yr and she plays with them in the tub. They are soft so when she was a little younger and teething more, she would try to chew on them. I would say they're good for pretty much any age. They're too big to swallow so as long as a younger child doesn't chew on them and rip off a small piece, there is no choking danger.
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Yes they are fine for 2 yr old also. They are nice quality. Only if using on a rug they're better with little sliders on chair legs/bottoms so child can move chair more easily. Very happy with purchase and quality - taken care of they could be saved for our future grandchildren ;-)
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I think most 2 year olds would be too short to use this and it may be hard for them to maneuver it. My just turned 4 year old has only had the hang of it for maybe 6 mo.
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I agree with A Carloss. We didn't use these with our daughter until 8 mos maybe, when we started giving water in addition to breast milk. But the great thing about them is they are soft top so it's an easy transition from bottle. As for maximum age, my daughter is 2 years 1 month and we're still using them. We've added a sippy cup that has a straw too, but she's not ready for full on cups yet.
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I started using them when my child was about 6 months. She is 14 months now and still uses them. Hope this helps.
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My 2 1/2 year old grandson plays with them with his older brother and sister. The size of them could be a choking hazard for a child that age.The child would have to be well supervised.
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I don't think it would be appropriate for a 12 month old. I would say at least an 18 month old. Twelve month old babies are still putting things in and out of bowls, boxes, bags, but are not able to handle placing the pieces of a puzzle into small limited spaces. They also like toys they can push. My granddaughter, now 14 month old, loves to climb in and out of a pretty large plastic car. She opens the door and climbs in, closes the door, then climbs out and does it all over again. Also they like to open and close doors on toys. Open the door, put a toy in, closes the door and does it again. They can't handle puzzles for a while yet. I don't think it would be appropriate for a 12 month old. I would say at least an 18 month old. Twelve month old babies are still putting things in and out of bowls, boxes, bags, but are not able to handle placing the pieces of a puzzle into small limited spaces. They also like toys they can push. My granddaughter, now 14 month old, loves to climb in and out of a pretty large plastic car. She opens the door and climbs in, closes the door, then climbs out and does it all over again. Also they like to open and close doors on toys. Open the door, put a toy in, closes the door and does it... » Read More I don't think it would be appropriate for a 12 month old. I would say at least an 18 month old. Twelve month old babies are still putting things in and out of bowls, boxes, bags, but are not able to handle placing the pieces of a puzzle into small limited spaces. They also like toys they can push. My granddaughter, now 14 month old, loves to climb in and out of a pretty large plastic car. She opens the door and climbs in, closes the door, then climbs out and does it all over again. Also they like to open and close doors on toys. Open the door, put a toy in, closes the door and does it again. They can't handle puzzles for a while yet. « Show Less
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My baby plays with them all the time and has never had a problem with them. Honestly, I don't see how it could be a problem. Even individually, none of the pieces are large enough for the baby to swallow.
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My two-year-old and four-year-old love this. But my two-year-old tends to throw them and could probably fit them in his mouth. Four is probably a good age.