Yup. I started guitar at age 9 and even then I had to stretch my fingers still and it challenged my fine motor (which is normal) but I progressed quickly. I don't think anyone's hands are ready at 2.7 (regardless of fine motor ability... we're talking size and strength here... not to mention sensitivity to the strings - ouch! Even with nylon strings you still develop thicker skin on your finger tips and I think the initial discomfort would put a toddler off, no matter how interested).

Originally Posted by DeeDee
His hands are too small for guitar at this point, and it seems rather young to start formal lessons. You could buy the family a ukulele to play with (much smaller), and a method book.