My son was eleven months old, and had the hang of it quickly. The most fun he has in mind that the balls roll down out. These are held by plastic rings in the holes. You hammering through is very easy! If this knock Bank therefore recommend as a "first knock Bank". Even if my son is popping with his hand on it, the balls fall through. But he preferred the hammer. I have mixed feelings about watching how he hammered on the balls, because I was a little afraid that the hammer lands on his head during backswing. But has not yet happened. But for my knee :) I would definitely recommend this knock bank on! Whoever puts value on that toy remains undamaged, unfortunately (almost logical) lost here. after a day of intensive use, ca can be seen 100 mini bumps in the wood. I find personally not bad.