Crayons for Toddlers

If your toddler grabs pens from other's hands and starts scribbling on a page, it's high time you buy a set of crayons for him/her. They are among popular coloring products for toddlers. They are easy to hold, inexpensive and available in any art shop. Toddlers hold them in their own way. They are even tempted to eat crayons! So you need to be careful while buying them.

Types of Crayons That are Good for Your Toddler

Flat Sided Crayons
Most of the time, crayons roll and fall off the table. Your toddler might have to slide down each time to pick them up. This will lessen his interest in coloring pages and painting pictures. Hence, opt for flat-sided ones that will not roll off the table allowing your toddler to develop a liking for art.

Large Crayons
They are wide and easy to grasp. This helps your toddler hold the crayon properly while coloring. Also, small crayons might break every now and then, making your little one lose his interest in drawing and coloring.

Edible Crayons
There are toddlers who enjoy eating crayons. In such a case, buy non-toxic ones. These are in the shape of a rectangle or a triangle instead of cylindrical. These non-conventional shaped ones can be grasped easily by your toddler. Eco-friendly crayons made from natural products like paraffin wax, bee's wax and soy are some of the safe products.

• Soy Crayons: These are made from soy wax or soybean oil, hence considered to be non toxic and safe for toddlers. These are excellent art products with a smooth texture. Your toddler will easily grasp the thick oval-shaped crayon in a proper manner, thereby developing his writing grip.
• Beeswax Crayons: These are eco-friendly crayons made from beeswax. They come with a natural smell of honey, a favorite among most of the toddlers. Also, the smoothness of beeswax helps give your toddler a grip while scribbling.
• Paraffin Crayons: They are made from natural petroleum, and are non-toxic. Also, the different bright and vibrant colors of paraffin crayons help your little one enjoy drawing and painting.

Washable Crayons
Toddlers, initially, scribble anywhere except on paper. The marks on the walls cannot be washed easily. So buy washable crayons to protect your walls from colored marks. These are mostly non-conventional in shape and also help your toddler develop a writing grip.

Bath Crayons
Bathing time can become fun with soapy bath crayons used in the bathtub! You can make them at home by mixing soap, washable paints and warm water. They are comfortable to hold and your little one can scribble on the sides of the bathtub while bathing. They are also available in the stationery shops.

Few Points to Remember
You need to remember a few things before you start exploring your toddler's colorful world. It is easier for a toddler to color with the crayon having pointy tips. The tips tend to break and your toddler might eat the broken tip. Also, your little one will lose his interest in coloring if the tip keep breaking every time. So remember to break the tips. Also, peel off its wrapper. This helps the toddler roll the crayon and find new ways to color the paper. Be very careful with pens and pencils, they might cause serious injuries. Your toddler might poke himself in the face. So place the pens and pencils out of reach of your little one.

It is a good idea to keep a few of the earliest scribbles of your toddler aside. You can frame a few of the good scribbles on the walls of your toddler's room. Post one of his scribbles to his granny or grandpa. It's a good way to archive his art works. The non-conventional shapes of different crayons develop your toddler's writing grip. Also, their bright colors, help develop your little one's interest in art. So buy a set of crayons and watch the artist-in-the-making explore art.