Aquadoodle Classic Large Water Doodle Mat, Official TOMY No Mess Colouring and Drawing Game, Suitable for Toddlers and Children From 18 Months+

Lost a star because a previous version I bought the year before had stencils, stamps and rollers along with multiple water pens to allow for more people to use and create additional patterns.This product came with only one water pen and no other accessories.

Good sized mat , very easy to use . It also comes with a pen which is good as I did buy a spare one . Very good for toddlers . Instead of giving them crayons they can use this as it’s not going to ruin walls or furniture

My grandchildren love this item, saves alot of mess and water.

Lovely gift, hours of fun

My daughter loved it kept her entertained

Great for my 21 month old who's loving to draw no mess a good size and educational.

Son is 13 months old and enjoys playing with this. We were advised by his nursery that he needed to develop his "mark making" skills (we read into that as drawing). Really simple to use, unscrew the pen to fill with water, and then unfold and let your child draw on the mat. The pen doesn't not drip water, the nib feels like a damp flannel and the mat once damp temporarily reveals the colour underneath (i.e. where he draws).This mat is excellent, easy to transport or fold away. Simple to use and robust. The pen doesn't leave marks anywhere so furniture, walls, carpets are safe! Box has a recommended age of 18+ but our son is 13m and enjoys playing with this in bursts and as a joint activity. It is new (1 week we have had this) and he plays with it everyday - on one occasion he has sought this out and taken it out for himself.There are a few similar products available on Amazon - I can't comment on the quality of the others, but the Tomy Aquadoodle classic Large, has been great for us. Very happy with this.Context: We have lots of wooden toys, musical instruments and books and at this stage very little in the way of electronic / plastic / battery operated toys. I mention this because he has to actively engage with his toys rather than passively play with them (i.e. they won't make noises, move, light up etc. by themselves - he has to play with them) - and therefore at the moment doesn't appear to be bored / uninterested by this type of play and this apparatus in particular (aqua doodle).

Bought this mat as a gift for my nephew. He's enjoying it well ideal for his age (1 year old) but be warned it's smaller than it looks. I should have paid note to the dimensions but if you're buying for an older child or for more than one child I would suggest a larger mat. Larger mats tend to come with more tools too (stamps and rollers) where as this one is just the water pen.