A trowel and a soil fork sized for small hands make up the FELCO 470 KIDS set. It suits children aged four and up who want to join real garden work. Ash wood handles give a natural grip. Steel heads cope with soil and small stones. Total length is 265 mm and the pair weighs 270 g. Each tool has a hanging cord.
The children's gardening tool set FELCO 470 KIDS pairs a small trowel with a soil fork. Both tools are scaled to fit hands of children from four years old. The set lets a child plant seeds, bury bulbs or set out flowers alongside an adult. Handles are turned from ash wood, while the working heads are steel. Total length of each tool is 265 mm, and the set weighs 270 g.
Size and weight matter when a child works in a bed or a pot. Shorter shafts keep the tool under control at close range. Light weight lets a child dig for longer without tiring. The set mirrors adult garden tools rather than toys, so the child learns real gestures. A hanging cord on each handle keeps both tools together on a hook or rail after use.
Ash wood was chosen for the handles because it gives a natural, non-slip feel in a small palm. The grain stays comfortable during repeated digging and loosening. Steel heads take the load when the blade meets packed earth or a small stone. The join between handle and head carries the digging force. Simple shaping, without sharp exposed edges, keeps handling straightforward for a beginner.
Both tools follow the same build, so a child can switch between them without relearning the grip. The trowel scoops and backfills soil. The fork breaks up crusted ground and lifts small weeds. Wood and steel tolerate damp working conditions better than moulded plastic play tools. Wipe the heads and store the pair indoors by the cord after each session.
Each tool measures 265 mm end to end, a length matched to the reach of a young child. Depth of the head is 53 mm, enough for seed holes and small bulb pockets. Net weight of the set is 270 g. Packed weight, including the packaging, is 432 g with a packaging depth of 55 mm. These figures help when planning shelf space or shipping cartons.
Compact dimensions also suit balcony pots and raised beds, where a full-size spade cannot work. The short shaft keeps the blade close to the hand for accurate placement. Parents can check the figures above against the child's reach before buying. Storage takes little room, since both tools hang flat side by side on a single hook.
The set covers the basic planting steps a child can handle. Use the trowel to open small holes, place a bulb and backfill the soil. Use the fork to loosen compacted ground before sowing. Both tools work in flower beds, vegetable rows, window boxes and pots. Children can also lift small weeds and mix compost into topsoil. These tasks build fine motor skills and give a first practical contact with soil, seeds and plant care.
Adult supervision remains sensible whenever a child works with steel garden tools. Keep the heads clean and dry to limit rust. Hang the pair by the cords after use instead of leaving them in the soil. Check the handle-to-head join from time to time. Stored this way, the ash and steel construction stands up to regular seasonal use.










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