The team interviewed groups of children who got to try out prototypes and provide their points of view. What were their favourite colours? What did they think of the paper? “The children had very strong and sensible opinions. We also realized how they use drawing and painting gear. For example, if you’re four years old and in the middle of making a drawing, you don’t always think of putting the cap back on the felt pen. So, these pens will last up to three days without caps.” To ensure high quality at the right price, the development work was allowed to take extra time. “What children do and how they do it is super important. That’s why we considered all their feedback and made sure the products met their needs.”
MÅLA Scissors
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The MÅLA series has everything your child needs when creativity kicks in. Paint! Cut! Draw! It’s all about having fun and letting your child explore the world through their own imagination – there’s no limit!
Article Number504.776.17
Product details
With these safe scissors, small children's hands can safely cut with both their right and left hand.
Child-safe design which minimizes the risk of children cutting themselves.
Of course everything in the MÅLA series is non-toxic – we care just as much about the creative minds of the next generation as you do.
Creating and being creative makes you calm and focused, and is extra nice after a day of school and activities.
Designer
S Fager/C Tubertini
Materials and care
Material
- Plastic parts:
- ABS plastic
- Metal parts/ Blade:
- Stainless steel
Safety and compliance
WARNING! Contains functional sharp edge. Risk for cuts. Not suitable for children under 4 years of age.Recommended for children 4 years and older.This product bears the CE mark.
Measurements
Packaging
MÅLA
Article Number504.776.17- Width: 6 cm (2 ¼ ")
- Height: 1 cm (½ ")
- Length: 15 cm (5 ¾ ")
- Weight: 0.04 kg (1 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Great for little kids!KarenThese scissors are good for kids learning to cut. They are not very sharp, as I tried them and they are not good for cutting adult stuff.
They are good for paper projects for kids.
Our kids won't easily cut themselves with these. Just what I was looking for!
Great for kids AgustinaGreat scissors, safe for kids and cuts very well! Great quality! Will definitely get another one.
Kind of flimsy JanetThey didn't feel secure
worth itSinugood
screw not tight enough, hard to useZhaolanAfter using several times using, the screw installed on scissors is getting loose..
Great idea, not good enough to workAnonymous reviewerThey don't really work. 3 and 5 year old, and myself, can't get them to cut things well enough. The rivet in the middle isn't tight enough, the blades don't go together well enough. They're cheap... And it shows.
FineAnnelieseFine
It’s goodLamaIt’s good
MÅLA, Children's ScissorsKhalidI like the round tips of these scissors as well as the appearance. My daughter liked them so much!
CuteDebraNice quality not very good for cuting not very sharp
A bit rough to useNancyA bit rough to use the first times, then it becomes easier. Would have liked the tip to be rounder since it is destined to be used by kids.
Works as intendedOlesyaWorks as intended
Customer reviews
3.6Average rating
195Reviews
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Story
For all creative little explorers
Drawings all over the kitchen table and coloured felt pens without caps. Does it sound familiar? This is definitely part of living with children, and actually something to be happy about. Painting, drawing, and crafting are in fact not just fun, but important work, and a way for your child to develop. When we created the MÅLA series, we wanted to take children’s creation very seriously and listened to the true experts: the children themselves.
We always start with the child’s perspective to understand what they really need. In this project, we found facts and inspiration in pedagogy focusing on creativity. “We realized that creativity isn’t just any play for children, they’re little researchers who use creation to understand the world around them,” says Ina Tidbeck Sjöblom who was part of creating the MÅLA series.
Made for busy artists
Easy to get started
The MÅLA series has been around for a long time, but it keeps growing and evolving as we see new needs and get new ideas. All parts should be easy to grab and use whenever inspiration strikes. “The child shouldn’t need a parent nearby to start drawing or painting. Being able to do things on your own is an important part of development. You grow with the task.”
Material
What is stainless steel?
Stainless steel is found in everything from building structures and cars to sinks and knives. It’s easy to see why it has so many uses. Stainless steel is hard and durable and has good resistance to corrosion – namely rust. It generally has a low nickel content, and for IKEA products we mainly use stainless steel that’s nickel-free. Like many other metals, it can be recycled again and again to become new, hardwearing things – without losing its valuable properties.
Quality
Creative genius comes in small sizes!
Paint! Cut! Draw! The MÅLA series has everything your child needs to let their imagination and creativity flow. Paint brushes with untreated wooden handles are easy to grip, scissors made to fit tiny hands, and colors that are easy to mix and wash off. No nagging your child to put the cap back on – our felt-tip pens survive a full 3 days without caps. Everything’s non-toxic, of course, because we care as much about the next generation of creative minds as you do.