How to Make DIY Fake Snow for Toddlers with 2 Ingredients

Check out how to easily make some fake snow for toddlers! This is the best winter sensory play idea for little ones for a magical experience. Create some fake snow and make a sensory bin with it today!

Creating fake snow at home is an enjoyable and engaging activity for toddlers. Using just two simple ingredients, you can provide hours of sensory play that stimulates creativity and motor skills.

When my toddlers were young, they wanted snow for Christmas, but we didn’t get any. So, I decided to make our own, and they played it for hours on end. They thought it was so fun to play with snow in the house without gloves and never get cold!

So, I wanted to share our tried and true fake snow recipe so you can make DIY snow for your toddlers too!

This guide will show you how to make fake snow, discuss the benefits of making your own, and offer tips for using it.

DIY Fake Snow Recipe

Here is everything you need for this DIY fake snow, along with a step by step guide to make your own:

Supplies

2 3/4 cup baking soda
½ cup white hair conditioner

Directions

In a medium bowl add the baking soda and conditioner.

Mix until the conditioner is well incorporated.

Enjoy!

Notes

If the mixture is too wet add a small amount of baking soda.
If the mixture is too dry add a small amount of conditioner.

Benefits of Making Your Own Fake Snow

Here are some benefits for making your own DIY snow:

Cost-Effective: Making your own fake snow is significantly cheaper than buying commercial products. The ingredients are inexpensive and readily available at most stores, even the Dollar Tree!

Easy to Make: This recipe is straightforward and quick, requiring only two ingredients and a few minutes of your time. It’s an excellent activity for busy parents looking to entertain their children with minimal effort.

Sensory Development: Playing with fake snow provides a rich sensory experience for toddlers. It helps develop their sense of touch, improves fine motor skills, and encourages imaginative play.

Customizable: You can easily customize the fake snow by adding a few drops of essential oils for a pleasant scent or using colored conditioner to create different shades of snow. Adding glitter can also make the snow sparkle, adding to the sensory experience.

Tips for Using Fake Snow

1. Supervise Play: Always supervise your toddler while they play with fake snow to ensure they do not ingest it or get it in their eyes.

2. Use a Sensory Bin: Contain the mess by having your toddler play with the fake snow in a large sensory bin or tray. This makes cleanup easier and keeps the play area tidy.

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3. Add Tools and Toys: Enhance the play experience by providing tools such as spoons, cups, and cookie cutters. Small toys like plastic animals or trees can also be added to create a winter wonderland scene.

4. Store Properly: Store any leftover fake snow in an airtight container. While it can be reused, the texture may change over time, so you might need to adjust the ingredients slightly to restore the desired consistency.

5. Clean Up Easily: Cleaning up fake snow is simple. It can be swept up easily if it spills. Ensure any residue is wiped off surfaces to prevent slipperiness from the conditioner.

If you love making sensory bins and bottles for your toddlers, you will love all these sensory play ideas!

Final Thoughts

Making fake snow with baking soda and hair conditioner is a fun, cost-effective activity for toddlers.

Make this fake snow recipe today and you will create a delightful indoor winter wonderland for your toddler to enjoy!

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How to Make DIY Fake Snow for Toddlers with 2 Ingredients