How durable are these? Can they break where the magnets fall out? I worry about our baby swallowing magnets. Thanks!
1864211
Can't guarantee that it is not possible but with a lot of abuse from a 3 year old and one year old - they are in the exact same condition as when I bought them!
1864212
I have 2 grandsons, age 4 and 6. They have been playing constantly with their magna-tiles for YEARS and no problems with cracking or breaking at all. They love magna-tiles. I have bought them several sets to make all kinds of things.
1864213
The tiles are very durable! This was an additional set purchased to add onto an existing set that we purchased 2 years ago. Those first set of tiles have not shown any wear and are constructed with a double thickness. Our grandkids have spent hours building with these so I recommend them highly.
1864214
The magnetic edges are inside the heavy duty plastic piece. Someone would have to crush it to even begin to get magnet out of the piece.
1864215
I purchased the first set for my grand daughter two years ago when she was 3.5. I have since purchased two more sets, one for her 5th birthday and another for her 6th birthday (she needed more so she could build a whole city). The tiles are also enjoyed by her now 4 year old sister and 21 month old brother. None have broken and none of the magnets have come out.
1864216
Extremely durable. We have a dog and a 6 month old baby, and I have never seen one break while our four year old was playing with them. And he can be pretty rough on his toys!
421853
I have a 3 year old and 18 month old that have used these since they were 6 months old - starting to teethe. I have never had an issue. Frequently they do chew on the other end but never had a risk of choking. Just need to watch when they use it. I am always scared if they use it while walking they could trip and fall and get hurt so I only let them use it while sitting of strapped in car seat.
817523
No they don't come off.... if your wondering if they are sturdy..? they are very sturdy... my 9 month old hangs on them and tug on them... they don't move....
1580794
They're not soft like the rubber-tipped spoons, but they are a pretty flexible plastic. I used these (as well as the Munchkin multicolor plastic spoons) with my little one when he started baby food at 6 months, and they worked great.
2208086
So far they appear to be pretty durable. I have a 12 yr old BOY who is pretty rough in cords and we haven't lost one yet. I like the way the wire is connect to the plug, not at all like it can pull out easily like the others we have had. Hope this helps!!
316132
Yes they are great, even after my son throws them all over the kitchen. They have about a 1/4 inch magnet chunk in them.
858163
they don't snap as easily as the regular size crayons but they do break. ours broke from being dropped multiple times. if your child likes to snap her crayons, maybe try the twistable kind. they are housed in plastic so the outside won't break. or just don't replace her broken crayons until she stops snapping them.
408922
They seem pretty durable. My child is autistic so he isn't the most gentle kid. We've had them for a few weeks now and he pulls them on and off -- so far they have held up great.
2065400
They have a coating on them to protect them from rust and oxidation. Drilling into them would allow them to rust then. I don't think they'd break if you drilled into them, I've been pretty rough with them and they haven't cracked at all. However, your biggest issue is going to be ruining your drill bit, and demagnetizing the magnet. If you are going to drill into it, make sure there is no steel in your drill bit, as it magnet will magnetize the bit, and all the magnetic dust will permanently stick to it, ruining your bit. Get a titanium bit, or tungsten carbide bit. You should also make sure the bit is as small as possible so that you minimize your chances of destroying the magnet domains of the material. I'm not positive, but anything larger than 1/8 would probably greatly weaken the magnet. (To justify my claims above: I'm getting my Ph. D. in physics, and magnetic materials, so I'm fairly familiar with magnets, haha)
2248306
The magnet is secure, but still breaks away with very little force. I have only used it in hiking situations and it breaks free with one finger. I think it would pop off as you push away.
620272
Well, ANYTHING is a choking hazard, I guess. But these are very large and securely placed on the rubber string. My baby can't even get one in her mouth; and I'd guess if the string broke, they'd all be loose, and then of course don't give them to the baby. But as they are, a baby can't get them all in their mouth. My kid LOVES this toy.
2270906
haven't had any problems, they just kinda fall out if you unscrew them out far enough. Since the magnet doesn't hold them attached to the screwdriver I usually either catch them in my hand or pick them up off the floor. It's a good screwdriver, but yeah, I do wish they were truly magnetized and hold on to the stupid screw. hope that helps.
690815
So far they have not broken on me, but I don't have kids - LOL - I have used them to freeze orange juice, chocolate milk, and regular milk - I have put them through my dishwasher many times, and I always use them for filtered water - so far, they have not broken
922820
We have not had any problems with these breaking easily like some others I have purchased.
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.
522815
These straws have no give at all. They are made of a thick plastic that will break; but, I'm not sure biting would cause it- as I've never bitten one with any notable amount of force. The only time I had one break on me was when it was jammed in my lunch bag and my bag was stepped-on.
2088005
They should hold up to chewing just fine however they are easily displaced from the holder (which I personally like, makes it easier to remove for adding food, washing, etc) so if you think they'd play around with them.. maybe go for something that locks in.