We called the ped and she said as he has thrown up pieces and not choking, he was probably ok but to call in if he didn’t improve (bad call, but we didn’t know what they were at this point).
My fat, healthy baby puked for three hours that night, even dry heaving in his sleep. They do NOT dissolve in the digestive tract and instead swell to block to the passage. The container says non-toxic, but they are non-toxic the same way a meat cleaver is non-toxic. This is a recipe for disaster if they are swallowed. “Three days ago, my sweet 9 mo boy ate water beads, which are colorful polymer beads that swell in water. Should food be used in preschool sensory activities? More Sensory Experiences for Preschoolers If you see black spots appear on your water beads, it’s time to pitch them. They can last for a couple years, unused! However, once children play with them, they become magnets for dirt and should be tossed at the first signs of mold. Please use your best judgment when introducing young children to small objects, and again, read some of the comments on this post for insight into the safety of water beads.
However, they cannot be eaten! These are best used with older children who aren’t mouthing objects. Water beads are safe to play with and they’re non-toxic and biodegradable. A clear bowl on a sunny day or in a well-lit room will work well too! The beads look really cool with light shining through them, but it’s not a deal breaker if you don’t have a light table. N played with them while her sister napped and we set them aside for a couple hours. This is great for teaching patience, and it’s fascinating to watch the beads absorb water.Īs my child mixed them up, we marveled at how they grew….slowly….growing….slowly…(good lesson in patience!). Pour the tiny aqua gems into a small container for for your child to add to the water. I set up our DIY light table and then N filled the top with about 1/2″ of water.
We used a clear acrylic tray here and have also used a large under-the-bed storage container. This set is a great deal: Almost 4000 water beads for under $7. Water Beads: I found ours in the floral section at JoAnn Fabrics, but if you can’t find them near you, you can easily find them on Amazon.Supplies for Water Bead Sensory Experience When dry water beads are immersed in water, they fill up and expand like a sponge. They sometimes come pre-soaked and also come dry, waiting to be soaked in water. A polymer is made of tiny particles that stick together and form long chains. Water beads are non-edible beads, made of a combination of water and a water-absorbing polymer. They’re designed to hydrate plants, but they can also be used in sensory play and I’ll show you how. If it hadn’t been for the magic of the internet I never would have known these even existed, let alone tried them as a tool for exploration and discovery. If you’ve been to the craft store, there’s a good chance you know about these spectacular little sensory Water Beads. Please read some of the comments on this post for perspectives on this.
There are serious health consequences if a child swallows water beads. While I’ll show you how you could use them as a sensory material, keep in mind that these should not be used with babies, toddlers, or unsupervised children. Have you ever played with water beads? They’re slippery, squishy, and a surprisingly fun and addictive sensory experience.įirst: an important message.
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