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Bat seems the right size. 15 oz is on the light side, which is fine. Ditch the plastic bat, even the 5 year old is too old for that now.
For kids that age, they need a "real" glove. Not a Walmart $5 plastic one. I'd recommend a Wilson "EZ Catch" model. It has a nice deep pocket, is soft and closes easy.
The biggest thing for learning: Have fun! Kids love baseball because it has all the things kids (boys esp.) love. Being outside with dad, catching, throwing, running and hitting. Baseball is a natural for most boys.
Go at his pace, start easy, not too much on the instruction/rules at first (that can spoil the fun), just have fun with it, basic throwing and fielding, lots of praise.
For batting at that age, I like wiffle balls. Kneel around 15-20 feet in front of them, and pitch at a speed they can hit. They love it!
Your older one is right at the cusp of when kids start playing "real" baseball. Usually up to 7 years old is a combination of T-ball, coach pitch, machine pitch and kid pitch, no stealing, coaches still can be on the field to instruct, i.e., "instructional play."
By 8-9, it usually goes to "real" rules, with minor tweaks (usually no lead offs, no stealing home, but otherwise regular baseball rules). From 7 to 8, they make HUGE improvements. The difference between a good 7 year old and a good 9 year old is almost unbeliveable.
I think baseball is a great learning experience for kids. It's a good combination of individual skills, and team dynamics. Finesse and toughness.
Bottom line, again: Keep it fun!
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