Veggie Sidewalk Chalk-The Original

Update: My two year old loves this chalk and so do I. I purchased the Melissa and Doug sidewalk chalk holders to help protect my son's fingers and the Wee Can Too Veggie chalk (it's expensive). The holders have worked great. His hands stay cleaner and when he drops the chalk it doesn't break. I find the Wee Can Too Veggie chalk so much cleaner than the M&D sidewalk chalk and about 1000 times cleaner than the messy, yet inexpensive Crayola sidewalk chalk. I prefer the way the Wee Can Too veggie chalk draws in comparison to the Crayola and M&D chalk. I also prefer all of the colours (except red) in terms of brightness and colour. One of the best things about this chalk is that it writes on the sidewalk and not all over my son's hands, clothes and anything else it touches.This is EXCELLENT chalk, but wow is it expensive. The colours are vibrant and the ingredients are AWESOME. My son loves this chalk. Naturally, the first thing he did was drop it and the yellow chalk broke neatly into two pieces making it hard for him to draw with. It's too small now and he rubs his hand on the pavement when he uses the chalk. I do wish they had more colours... blue in particular.

My toddler is at teething age. We were introducedTo wee can too art products (finger paintAnd crayons) when he was 9Months old. He now loves to colorWith sidewalk chalk so I thought this would work out well.Pros: The colors are vivid and they are quite chalk like. Also, since theyre madeWith rice cereal and fruits and vegetables, its not terrible if my little one puts them in his mouth.Cons: the chalk basically crumbles when drawing with it--it doesnt go on smooth like traditional chalk; its more like colored crumbling sand. Also, the sticks of chalk are not really durable--or, more appropriately, toddler proof. A drop of the chalk is going toLand it in several pieces. Also, they need to be stored pretty air-tight otherwise they break down faster while drawing.

This chalk isn't as sturdy as traditional sidewalk chalk, however, the fact that it is non-toxic outweighs that it breaks. Kids can use broken pieces of chalk. That's no problem for me. As some have said, there is sometimes a problem getting color to show easily, but usually if you kind of sand the tip down (rub it on the ground a few times), the area that was giving the problem is sanded away and they work just fine.The only downside is that they are softer, and so they are used quicker and crush easier. If you have a kid who loves to smash things, these can be easily turned into powder, and you may need to buy a little more frequently.

like most parents who buy this product, i was drawn to the naturalness of the ingredients. however, this chalk does not work. it is actually terrible. the yellow is the only color that is vibrant at all--you can't even see the purple or pink when you draw with them. worse though, is the fact that this chalk is very crumbly. on first use one cracked in half, after that, they all start to crumble apart with the slightest pressure. then you're left with a pile of chalk crumbs. oh yeah, and that whole, "doesn't get on your hands" thing is totally untrue. back to crayola for us.

I love these! Sure they fall apart more than regular chalk does and the colors are more subtle, but I actually really appreciate the pastel shades and of course that I don't have to worry when my lo puts them in her mouth. First ever drawing with these :) P.S. Watch out for the yellow/turmeric one, it stains.

...but are LACKING in execution. They barely show up so i dipped them in water to use which worked ONE time. Trying to use them again after that was a huge crumbley mess. What a waste of money.

If you're looking for sidewalk chalk that can be consumed by a toddler (accidentally of course) while also being used to make art, then this is a great product. The five pieces are thick and easy for a toddler's grasp. The colors are vibrant. However, the drawn artwork will fade and turn white after being in the sun and light rain for a couple of days. The shapes I drew on the sidewalk are still visible, albeit white, 4 days after I drew them. During those 4 days, there was typical Seattle rain and some sunshine. There's no blue color, which would simply be a nice feature. The chalk has held up well after being tossed on the sidewalk by my toddler despite how many times I said, "gentle". The resealable bag is handy.

I wanted to try something non-toxic in case someone decides to put it in their mouth. I'm all for using natural pigments, but when the color doesn't hold I get a little huffy. Some of the colors don't stick, green, in particular. It's pricey and wears down super quickly. Also, bees love the stuff. I witnessed one dancing in the pollin-like residue. So, keep a keen eye open.

This chalk is amazing! Not only fun to play with, but also non-toxic. Great for young kids who just can't resist putting everything in their mouth.