Comments on: How-To Video: Water Sponge Toys

By: fyi@iyk | ImpressYourKids

fyi@iyk | ImpressYourKids — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:32:51 +0000

[...] Water Sponge Toys from Make and Takes {{I saw theses in Family Fun Magazine this month, too. But Marie has a great how-to video here.}} [...]

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:20:24 +0000

Meghan – There are a few other choices for sponges to use for this craft. See the above comment I made to Vone. And I also added an update to this post linking to Scotch Brite’s sponges that are environmentally friendly.

By: Meghan

Meghan — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:43:55 +0000

I tried these out yesterday! They were so easy to make. However, I did make the antibacterial without noticing. I didn’t even think about it until afterwards. Has anyone else done it without noticing they were antibacterial? I can be a germaphobe at times, but this is one time I didn’t want to be! The kids still had a great time, just made me nervous afterwards!

By: Lori

Lori — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:16:27 +0000

These are great and so easy to make. My 2 yo loves them!

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:10:00 +0000

Hi Marie,
I love this idea! I think they’re better than the traditional water balloons. I linked it on CityMommy if that’s okay! Love checking out what’s new on your blog!

By: Liz from babyblooze

Liz from babyblooze — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:30:56 +0000

What a fun idea — I think I’ll bust these out at the next neighborhood potluck. The kids will have so much fun making and then playing with these water toys!

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:06:56 +0000

Vone – You make a good point. I have seen other types of sponges that are not cellulose at the Dollar Store. They are a soft sponge and the same size as the others. Try looking at the Dollar Store in their cleaning section.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:18:18 +0000

I’ve just discovered your blog and we seem to have some things in common, incl. this very fun craft. My kids loved it! I blogged about it a while back too.

By: Vone

Vone — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:10:19 +0000

I tried this idea last year but didn’t realize until I started making it that the sponges were antibacterial – not good to be throwing at each other. I’ve been looking for just regular sponges and haven’t found many.

By: Clarissa

Clarissa — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:18:42 +0000

I’m definitely going to give this a try! Thanks so much for the great video.