Overall, these were really fun while they lasted. I wish they hadn't been so fragile. But they were a cool activity on a hot summer afternoon!
Overall, these were really fun while they lasted. I wish they hadn't been so fragile. But they were a cool activity on a hot summer afternoon!
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Teresa said...
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I had similar issues with normal water beads, but I had left them in too much water for too long. They were very fragile.
If you have a pack left, try soaking them with less water. They will be smaller, but hopefully sturdier.
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July 22, 2013 at 7:20 AM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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Yeah, I could see that. Except these are really wrinkled until they are filled unlike the little ones. So, then you still don't have a "water bead" per say. You know? But it could have been the package? I don't know.
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July 22, 2013 at 7:31 AM
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July 22, 2013 at 7:33 AM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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July 22, 2013 at 7:38 AM
- Dyan Robson said...
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We tried the giant water beads a few months ago and same problem. They broke so quickly, but hey, the boys had fun squishing them into pieces. And my niece loved to check on them every few hours to see how they grew.
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July 22, 2013 at 7:59 AM
- Kirstylee @ Moms Have Questions Too said...
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What a bummer those beads didn't turn out like regular water beads. I would love to have water beads that big for my kids to play with, but not if they just fall apart. :( I love that scooping activity you came up with though.
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July 22, 2013 at 1:56 PM
- Lindsay said...
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Oh man, these were SO cool -- that stinks they're so fragile! But the gel looked super fun, too!
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July 23, 2013 at 6:58 PM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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I'm glad I'm not the only one that had this experience with them. And, yes, squishing them turned out to be a lot of fun.
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July 29, 2013 at 2:23 PM
- jesse hunt said...
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Is there a good reference somewhere(or an earlier post) on waterbeads. I have seen them all over pintrest, but had no idea what they were. When I found some and tried to use them with my 2 & 3 year olds in a sensory bin, I was really disappointed. The crumbled easily and didn't seem to safe. The package claims they are nontoxic, but what would happen if one got swallowed? Seems like it would do some damage. Of course I watched my kids carefully, but the beads bounced and rolled (and broke) all over the kitchen. I'm wondering what would happen if a child or animal found a lost one later.
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July 30, 2013 at 3:46 PM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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I don't have a specific post on water beads. But from my experience, they are not dangerous at all. Yes, you need to watch them going in their mouths, and I have no idea what would happen if one was swallowed. My guess is nothing, they are essentially water. If they are left out, they won't stay big for long, they actually shrink back to the tiny beads they were originally after a few days of being exposed to the air.
They can get all over your house if you are not careful, but they make an excellent outside toy, or try playing with them inside a baby pool in your house to contain them a little. Like all sensory activities these can get messy. Hope that helps. -
July 30, 2013 at 5:18 PM
- Unknown said...
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I've never seen these larger ones...looks like so much fun, those pics are just so sweet! I'm featuring on my Kid's Co-op post this week...thanks for sharing them!
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July 31, 2013 at 11:43 PM
- Nicole @ The Kavanaugh Report said...
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Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked them!
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August 1, 2013 at 9:56 PM
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Anonymous said...
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You do not want a child ingesting these. They are super absorbent polymers. If a child swapped one, it will expand in their stomach as it takes on water. I don't think our would be fatal, because it can only absorb so much water, but still. Thy also should not be put down the drain. This is the same stuff that is in disposable diapers that soaks up urine.
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October 14, 2013 at 10:38 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Salt will dissolve the water beads
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March 31, 2014 at 4:44 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Salt will dissolve the water beads composition
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March 31, 2014 at 4:53 PM
- Unknown said...
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We have been having fun with crystal water beads, and I would have never thought to bring them outside. Good to know they are safe for the garden. I hope you come by and share this tomorrow at The Outdoor Play Party.
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August 26, 2014 at 5:56 AM