Would this be a good joint gift for 4-year-old &amp; 19-month-old boys or is it too advanced &amp;/or contain choking hazards for the 19-month-old?
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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.
469785
Some of the pieces are a bit on the small side and the manufacturer states not younger than 4 years old. It was a great present for a 3 year old, but her 1 year old brother would have to be monitored at all times when in the "block room". I would hate to say 100% safe for a 7 mos. old. Sorry.
1094763
Whether your 2-year-old would like it or not is not the important question. Please note the manufacturer's warning in the yellow box: "WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. Not for Children Under 3." Apparently it can come apart into small pieces.
1756008
I gave this gift to my just turned 5 year old granddaughter, and she loved it, however; I did notice my 3 year old grandson also loves it! He has been trying to play it, so I think that it can be a very good and appropriate gift for your 4 year old.
250818
I bought this for my grandson a few years ago and he has loved it- still plays with it. I don't think the pieces it comes with are small enough to choke on. There's little garbage cans but I think they are too big to put in their mouth.
1242345
I would say it's ok for kids up to four years old but too small for older kids. It's basically designed for toddlers but the motor is noisy and scares younger kids.
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.
1587808
Our 8 year old did not have any trouble, the 3 year old had a bit of difficulty handling it and we had to help which was alot of fun and besides a 3 year old should not be unsupervised with this type of toy anyway because of choking concerns.
440497
The bus specifies that this toy is best for ages 5+. Not for children under 3 because of choking hazards. My daughter was 6 when she received this science kit.
181866
I think this would be a great gift for a 1 year old. If anything, they would love the sounds. And learn as they play. =)It is very touch sensitive. However, I think that would be great for a 1 year old. They wouldn't have to pound on it to get a response. However, I couldn't say how well the toy would hold up. But my three year has stepped on it, and it's still working fine. :P
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I have purchased this as a gift for children turning both 3 and 4, with the expectation they could use it for the next couple years at least. Basically, if they are old enough to be interested in building with Legos, they should enjoy this toy. There are a few small parts in the set, so it is not well-suited for kids younger than 3.
1144593
No, I would not buy it for a one year old. Yes it was an awesome gift for a 4 year old.
1028621
My grandson was 7 1/2 yr old when we gave it to him. I would say that is about the youngest I would go. I believe children up to 12 years old would get lots of enjoyment and a great learning experience from this item.
1795110
I purchased this for a friend's granddaughter who is 18 months. She loves to pretend to fill cups and other things. As it is a Christmas gift, I don't know if it is age appropriate. I will follow up after Christmas.
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Depends on the child, I guess. My son started playing with Legos when he was around 5 or 6 years old (he's now 11). He was never one to put things in his mouth, though. So we didn't worry about choking, even though we supervised him closely whenever he played with them. I think if a child has interest and has someone older (older child or preferably a responsible parent) to socialize with (help him build), then the interest will increase. I think Legos can help kids learn in many different ways, in both physically handling small objects and in thinking skills. It will just depend on the child's current abilities if s/he can actually do the work and enjoy what s/he is doing. Hope that helps. Depends on the child, I guess. My son started playing with Legos when he was around 5 or 6 years old (he's now 11). He was never one to put things in his mouth, though. So we didn't worry about choking, even though we supervised him closely whenever he played with them. I think if a child has interest and has someone older (older child or preferably a responsible parent) to socialize with (help him build), then the interest will increase. I think Legos can help kids learn in many different ways, in both physically handling small objects and in thinking skills. It will just depend on the... » Read More Depends on the child, I guess. My son started playing with Legos when he was around 5 or 6 years old (he's now 11). He was never one to put things in his mouth, though. So we didn't worry about choking, even though we supervised him closely whenever he played with them. I think if a child has interest and has someone older (older child or preferably a responsible parent) to socialize with (help him build), then the interest will increase. I think Legos can help kids learn in many different ways, in both physically handling small objects and in thinking skills. It will just depend on the child's current abilities if s/he can actually do the work and enjoy what s/he is doing. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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I have 3, one of each of my boys - your four year old will not be able to "play" with it. It is cool but it's not a kids toy! There are lots of other bumblebee's out there that are easier for that age group to play with - this is not one of them.
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I'd probably wait a until the child was closer to 2. I purchased it for my grandson who had just turned 2 and he figured it out fairly easily but as we have since discovered, unlike his older brother, he apparently got the "puzzle gene". He loves puzzles and can do them just about as well as his 4 1/2 yr. old brother. They are both bright little boys but just look at the world differently. Even if the 12 month old has the "puzzle gene", it will most likely be months before he/she is ready for the beginner pattern one. There are some other Melissa and Doug puzzles that would be better starters - I'd look in to the Jumbo Knob ones for now.