Diaper Snow City Play
Kids wet a diaper to release the super-absorbent polymer crystals, which look just like fluffy snow. Then they set up cardboard tube buildings to create a mini winter city, an endlessly fascinating sensory experience.
🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 20 min🦄 Imaginary creatures
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How to do it
- 1
Draw windows and details on toilet paper rolls to make mini buildings.
- 2
Hold a diaper under running water until it is fully saturated and the absorbent polymer gel swells up.
- 3
Tear open or squeeze the diaper to release the fluffy, snow-like crystals into a tray.
- 4
Stand the cardboard tube buildings in the snow and play freely with the snowy city scene.
Tips & extensions
Use warm water to speed up the gel expansion, and do this activity over a large tray to contain the mess.