The shovels are very sturdy and the shape makes it very easy for little hands (2 1/2 years old) to scoop sand. My grandson loves them. These are our favorite!

My favorite amazon purchase all year.

Customer service is non-existent! It says ages 5 and up. The little sticks are hardly like real lax sticks, not even close. I play lacrosse in hs and this lost me after 30 seconds.