My son "paints" with the pins since he's about 13 months old. Now he is 20 months old and loves the pins still very. They can be good by small hands grab and painting in great bright colors, without the need to press on strongly. Another advantage is that you can be very well wipe, both tables as well as hands. Even the washing out of clothes is not a problem. So you can be painted completely relaxed as parents :-)