Would this be a good joint gift for 4-year-old & 19-month-old boys or is it too advanced &/or contain choking hazards for the 19-month-old?
1871463
I would think so. We bought it for a 2 year old's birthday and he loved it. Still does!
793050
Should be OK for the 19 month old. There are no very small parts. If concerned you could always put away the parking garage attendant person. We gave this to my son for his 2nd birthday and it is one of his absolute favorite toys.
1871464
I have a four year old and a 20 month old and they both use it and love it. I don't believe any of the parts are a real choking hazard, but it really depends if the younger child still puts things in their mouth, my 20 month old doesn't.
2170094
I bought for my granddaughter who is 2 years old. I think the toppings are too large to be a choking hazard.
2249455
Christmas present? I use it in therapy (I am a speech pathologist) with kids as young as 3, but I think you could use it with 2 year olds. 18 months might be a bit young as they may just want to put it in their mouths. It depends on the kid though. If you think the kid is really sharp then try it. If the child will be monitored while they play (you faciltate it) they may have fun with it, but 18 month olds don't really get the concept of toppings yet. So to sum up, I would wait until they are a bit older. Up to you.
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.
1913732
I think the house itself is safe but the dolls, furniture and accessories could pose a choking hazard. As long as there is adult supervision, I think it would be ok. I purchased this for a four year old.
5437
I would suggest that it falls in between these two suggested age groups. My girls are 3.75 and 5.75 and they have both played with this set for the past year. Because there are small pieces, this definitely is not appropriate for one or two-year-olds or any child who is prone to put things in his mouth or nose. But my three-year-old has enjoyed exploring this on a regular basis since she was about 2.75.
1364291
I got this for my grandson for Christmas and he had just turned 4. He loves to play with it and so do I! I would say if you plan to play with it together it is appropriate.
878346
My 12 month old has had this puzzle for a few months. The pieces are not small enough for her to swallow. She places the circles on the puzzle by herself now, but not the other shapes yet. At this age all toys have to be supervised and many require an adult play partner. It's one of those toys that kids can grow into. Please note that only the beginner puzzle has big shapes that are not a choking hazard. The Melissa & Doug puzzles that don't say beginner have much smaller pieces that could definitely be an issue for a 12 month old.
2219822
Not a choking hazard. I think they are perfectly sized for a 1-year-old, though I have to admit I don't love the selection of blocks included.
533005
This is the package warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts which may cause a choking hazard if swallowed. Let me know if there is spnething else I can help you.Thank you
1781647
I can't provide an official answer from the manufacturer, but I use them with kids ages 2 and up. I use these in my private practice with kids of all ages and they like them. The kids are 100% supervised, so choking or biting off pieces is not an issue.
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in my opinion, he may be a little big for it. I usually give it as a 1st bday gift, although 1 1/2-2 appears to be the best age for it. I am not sure of the height from the ground b/c I give it as gifts. That being said, I have seen it used up to the age of 4, just depends how tall and flexible the kids are
1362445
there are some small parts, for most children there should be low risk of choke hazards. younger children may require some help building it or putting it back together during play.
2236965
I gave this as a gift for my 4 1/2 year old nephew and he liked it a lot. So I guess like as young 5-10 years of age (and or above, 'cause adults like it too, lol!) would be perfect age for this one. I hope it helps.
614619
If I remember correctly, the pieces to this are all big enough that you don't have to worry about a choking hazard. My Grandson was three when I bought the set and since that time, a 2 year old child was adopted and plays with the set too. Haven't had any problems.
427237
I bought this for my 4 year old grandson and it seems to be age appropriate for him. I would not recommend any younger and would not go past 6. that's just my opinion. hope this helps.
800616
No, actually my daughter was 1 when I gave it to her. not a choking hazard. if your son is cruzing or walking this will be almost perfect size. it seems to me like it belongs on a table but is fine on the ground. to date i have yet to have any accidents with it, me included. sturdy design akin to ones you see in the doctors offices.