Elf on the Shelf - what age to start?

HML5382

I can't decide if DD is still too young to start this year or not, she just turned two last week. Has anyone had good luck with the elf for their 2 year old? Or should I wait one more year?

hologram87

I'm wanting to do this with DD but I think that I will wait until next year when DD will be closer to 4 and might understand it a bit more, and hopefully won't be afraid of the elf 

Brewtowngrl

DS1 was 2.5 and he got it. I can not wait to bring him out

sara785

I just bought one today. It recommends 3+. I'm not sure that DS would have understood it last year. 

MyBeanieBaby

Wow I must be behind in the times...

What is Elf on The Shelf...?? :X

meldoo2002

We started when they were a little under 2.  His name is "doodle" because that's about all they could say.  They didn't really get it that year, but did get it last year when they weren't quite 3.  

groovygrl

Mine were like 28 months at xmas last yr and they enjoyed getting up & running around searching for him last year (though much of the time I had to remind them) but didn't get much beyond that.  I know they'll get it this year for sure.

HML5382

Thanks ladies! I think I will get one to start this year but keep the shenanigans simple. Next year he/she can get more mischievous

Here's a link for those wondering what this is! https://www.elfontheshelf.com/

carolinah

We had ours out last year. DD was 20 months. Believe it or not she understood getting up and looking for him and seeing where he was each day. I don't think she understood the part about him keeping watch on her and reporting back to Santa. However, this year she is already talking about Santa and we keep reiterating the "you have to be a good girl" and "Santa is watching". I can see her little brain working to figure it out. I think she will really be excited about it this year and she is 2.5.