Bath paints - at what age can baby/toddler use them?

[Gateau]

I've just bought some. My DS is 16 months. It states not for under 3 on the packet, sue to choking hazard. Do you think he can use them otherwise?
Am paranoid about him swalloing stuff, but I guess these things are non-toxic?

[savoycabbage]

It will be for choking - they can't be toxic that would be ridiculous!

You do know he will paint all over the walls until the end of time though don't you!

[Gateau]

Have you tried them?
AM I mad?

[Elk]

Despite what it says on the packet they do not wash off easily. The grout on the wall tiles in my bathroom is now a patchy yellow pattern thanks to bath paints. (dd1's drawing was lovely though)

[rookiemater]

Also watch out if your DS is prone to excema at all. Mine is and I have had to ban all bath paints and crayons as they make it worse.