Calming Ocean Sensory Bottle

Looking for a soothing craft to share a quiet moment with your kiddo? Today, we're diving into a project that brings a splash of calm right into your living room: a ocean sensory bottle. It’s easy, fun, and a lovely way to introduce your little one to the wonders beneath the waves.

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Calming Ocean Sensory Bottle

Perfect for young explorers who need a downtime activity.

Things you’ll need:

• Clear plastic bottle (clean and dry)

• Blue glitter glue

• Baby oil

• Water

• Toy whale, octopus or other small ocean-themed figures

• Optional: blue food coloring for that deep sea color

• Super glue (to make sure the lid stays on tight)

Step-by-step Process:

1. Start with water. Fill about a third of your bottle, add some blue glitter glue for sparkle, and a drop or two of food coloring if you like your water blue.

2. Gently top off your bottle with baby oil, leaving a bit of space to avoid spills.

3. Toss in your toy sea creatures to float around in this mini marine world.

4. Secure the lid with some super glue to keep everything together and prevent any mess.

Why we love this activity

This sensory bottle is a hit because it’s a visual feast for little eyes and a gentle way to calm down. As they watch their sea animals swim through the sparkly water, it's a great opportunity to talk about marine life and the environment in a fun, engaging way.

As your child enjoys the motion of the floating figures, take this chance to sit with them. Discuss the ocean's vast life, tell stories about sea adventures, or simply enjoy the tranquility of your crafted ocean. It's a perfect way to spend quality time together and create memories.

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