My 2 year old grandson showed an interest and started by sitting on my lap. When I saw the interest continue, I got a real machine for him and removed the needle so he now just feeds material through to get the hang of doing it straight and using the foot control. This stage without the needle was also making sure he kept his fingers where they should be and not in the needle area. He’s gotten quite good at all that so we’ll soon be putting the needle back in and let him start actually sewing. I am always right there with him when he is at the machine. He told me he wants to make a quilt for his baby cousin.