First writing materials?

[Araminkin]

My DS is 15 mo. He always wants to take our pens and pencils when we are writing but I don't really want to let him run around with them (he stills puts things in his mouth). Most crayons say from 3 yo however. So what did you use as the first writing materials for your children? Any you would recommend?

[KatyN]

My son had a set of crayons first pens at about that ages. They are felt tips but with a stubby end so easy to 'write' whatever angle you hold them at.
However he only used them (and still at 4.5) when he's sat at the table. I would pop him in his high chair for drawing then.

Not just putting them in his mouth but your walls too!

[Araminkin]

In the high chair is the plan here as well :D. I just want something safe even if he puts them in his mouth! What brand were yours?

[winchester1]

Mine just had pencils (quite fat ones so easy to hold) and a lot less problems if they draw on the walls.