Can 16 month old toddlers use sidewalk chalk?

Question

I wanted to buy my daughter some chalk since I thought she would have a lot of fun with it. But all of the chalk I saw, even though it was non toxic, said Ages 3 and up. Why is that? When did you let your children play with chalk?

Answer 1

AS long as you tell her not to put things in her mouth it's ok.

Answer 2

Yes just make sure she does put it in her mouth

Answer 3

As long as you're watching her to make sure she's not putting it in her mouth it should be ok.

Answer 4

Yes, definitely!  That would be a great outside toy!

Just make sure she doesn't eat it!  I'm sure it wont taste too good!

They put ages on products to cover their rear ends.  Its' only a recommended age guideline.  

Answer 5

why not as long as they don't eat it.

Answer 6

Lol, I tried when my daughter was about 16 months old, all she wanted to do was suck on it. So we had to take it away. She is 20 months and I'm gonna wait until next year to try again. It's very messy too, it always rubs off on hands, and clothes, and faces, and hair.... You can try, but at this age she's likely to just want to eat it still, lol.

Good luck!

Answer 7

I tried letting my daughter play with it about that age and she was more interested in trying to put it in her mouth or just taking out the chalk & putting it back in the box. The box probably says 3 & up since a lot of young toddlers still like to put objects in their mouths.  

Answer 8

All my children played with it before the age of 3, you just have to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't put it in her mouth, even if its non toxic.  I'm sure she would have lots of fun with it!!!

Answer 9

My little girl plays with it and has for a while and she is 21 months. She puts it in her mouth once in a while and she has been fine. I just tell her no and wipe it off. Just make sure you get the non-toxic

Answer 10

Just keep an eye on her at all times.

I got my daughter some at 13 months and she loves it. She has attempted to eat it a few times, but I obviously don't let her.