Scissors Maped Kidipulse 12 cm — Maped 368930 — children's rounded-tip scissors, mixed colors

Maped Kidipulse 12 cm rounded-tip children's scissors are compact cutting tools designed for school and craft activities. Their 12 cm overall length and small handle size make them suitable for younger hands. The scissors are supplied in mixed colours and are intended for cutting paper, thin cardboard and other lightweight craft materials while prioritising safety thanks to the rounded blade tips.

Advantages

These scissors combine a small ergonomic profile with rounded tips to reduce the risk of accidental pokes and cuts. The blade length and handle size are chosen to fit children's grips, improving control during cutting tasks. Mixed colours offer a simple way to personalise supplies or organise materials by colour, and the scissors are lightweight for comfortable repeated use.

Suitable for

• Elementary school arts and crafts classes
• Home craft projects with paper, cardstock and felt
• Pre-school cutting practice and fine motor skill development
• Classroom supply packs and activity kits

When it may not be suitable

These scissors are designed for light materials and are not suitable for cutting thick cardboard, plastic sheets, fabric, wire or other heavy-duty materials. They are intended for children and do not provide the blade strength or length required for professional or industrial cutting tasks.

Key specifications

• Total length: 12 cm
• Tip style: rounded safety tips
• Blade material: metal suitable for paper cutting
• Handle: small ergonomic design for children
• Colour: mixed colours (assorted)
• Intended use: cutting paper, thin cardboard and light craft materials

How to use

Hold the scissors with the thumb in the smaller loop and one or two fingers in the larger loop, positioning the material between the blades. Use slow, controlled movements for straight or curved cuts, guiding the paper rather than forcing the scissors through thick sections. Supervision is recommended for younger children to ensure safe handling and proper use of the rounded-tip blades.

What to consider before purchase

• Age of the child and hand size to ensure comfortable handling
• Types of materials to be cut — suitable for paper and light craft materials only
• Need for classroom quantities or individual pairs (sold in mixed colours)
• Requirement for adult supervision during use for younger children

Usage recommendations

For safer use, combine the scissors with age-appropriate craft materials and store them out of reach when not supervised. Regularly check the blades for wear and avoid cutting unsuitable materials to maintain performance and safety.