When did you first introduce colouring books to your toddlers?

Personally I feel that the ideal age would be 18months. They are able to recognise colours by then. When you decide it is time to see if your toddler is ready to attempt coloring, you will need a few things to get started. Purchase large, chunky crayons so that he can grasp them with his chubby little hands. You will also need a large pad of plain white paper, or a roll of butcher paper. Seat him at the table and tape down a large sheet of the paper, or if you have hard floors spread out the paper and tape it down so it doesn't slide around when he is trying to color. Take out a few crayons and show him what to do.