Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board Review: A Mess-Free Toy for Little Hands

If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my time navigating parenthood, it’s this: anything that encourages creativity without destroying the house deserves serious attention. Crayons snap, pens mysteriously end up on walls, and paint… well, paint is a lifestyle choice.

So when we got our hands on the Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board, I was quietly hopeful. Would this be one of those creative kids’ toys that looks promising but ends up forgotten under the sofa? Or would it actually earn its keep in our ever-rotating toy pile?

Spoiler alert: it’s very much the second.

First Impressions of the Kididex Magnetic Drawing Board

Straight out of the box, the Kikidex board feels thoughtfully designed. It’s lightweight but sturdy, with rounded corners and a reassuringly solid feel. Nothing flimsy, nothing sharp, exactly what you want when something is destined to be grabbed, dragged, and occasionally sat on.

The colours are bright enough to be engaging without being overwhelming, and the size is just right for toddlers and preschoolers. Not huge, not awkward – just an ideal size to be portable for laps, little tables, or the floor.

And yes, the stylus is attached. A small detail, but one that instantly won points. No disappearing accessories? We love to see it.

The Magic of Mess-free Drawing

What makes this Kididex magnetic drawing board for kids such a hit is its simplicity. Children draw using the magnetic pen, and bright colours appear across the screen as if by magic. When they’re finished, a quick slide of the eraser clears the board completely.

No paper.
No ink.
No panic when they wander off mid-scribble.

For toddlers and preschoolers who love to draw but aren’t quite ready for “proper” art supplies, this is a perfect middle ground. It allows them to explore marks, shapes, and early letter-like scribbles without the stress of mess (for them or for us). Whereas other magnetic drawing boards for kids only colour in “black”, this exciting kids’ toy uses coloured magnetic filings to create beautiful, vivid marks.

Even the bigger kids love this magnetic drawing board toy too – my 7-year-old has had some great fun drawing various “artworks”, and his older brother has had even more fun erasing them!

It’s More Than Just Doodling

What I really like about this magnetic drawing board for kids is how naturally it grows with your child.

At first, it’s all about random lines and joyful chaos. Then shapes appear. Then circles. Then suddenly you’re being informed that the scribble is “a dinosaur” and you’re expected to admire it appropriately.

Before you know it, it becomes a space for:

Practising letters and numbers
Drawing faces and animals
Playing games like “can you copy this shape?”
Storytelling through pictures

It’s one of those kids’ toys that doesn’t shout educational, but quietly supports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early learning – and most importantly, all through play.

Practical bits (the honest section)

No toy is perfect, and the Kikidex board does have a couple of small limitations.

The eraser slider can feel a little stiff for very young toddlers, meaning they might need help clearing the board at first. The legs are handy for angling the board, but if your child is particularly enthusiastic, it works best when supervised or used flat.

That said, neither of these things stopped it from being used regularly and loved lots by the whole family.

Would I recommend it?

Absolutely.

The Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board is one of those toys that quietly earns its place. It’s not flashy, it doesn’t make noise, and it doesn’t need batteries (that’s a huge plus!), yet it consistently gets chosen.

It’s ideal for: