Crayola is fine. Don't overthink kid markers.

For young kids, the best markers are washable ones, and Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable is the benchmark everyone else is trying to beat.

Here’s the thing: “non-toxic” is basically a given. Any marker that passes ASTM D-4236 (the standard safety certification for art supplies) is safe if a kid chews on it for a minute. Every major brand — Crayola, Mr. Sketch, Arteza, even the dollar