I bought these hammers as toys for my little ones to play on the drums. I took off a star because the round plastic part of the hammer could bounce and pose a choking hazard. This is easily remedied, and I think they can be given to kids as long as you watch them (or your kids are old enough to know not to put plastic in their mouths). Considering toddlers have the ability to break things and/or lose things I think they were worth buying.