Sensory play · Winter · Toddlers

Frozen toy rescue

Toys frozen in a block of ice, and a toddler armed with warm water to set them free.

LevelBeginner

AgesAges 18 months to 3

Time5 minutes prep, overnight freezing, 30 minutes play

Cost$0

Winter Summer Rainy day Outdoors

What you'll need

Materials

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3 or 4 chunky bath toys, bigger than a toilet paper tube
Water

Tools

Plastic food containerFind it →
Squeeze bottlesFind it →
Cups of warm water
Baking dishFind it →
Towel

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How to make it

Safety

Test the water on your wrist. It should feel warm, never hot. Keep the ice block in the dish, not in mouths.

1
Freeze the toys
Put the toys in the container, cover with water, and freeze overnight.
2
Pop it out
Run warm water on the outside of the container. Slide the ice block into a baking dish.
3
Fill the bottles
Fill squeeze bottles and cups with warm, not hot, water.
4
Start squirting
Show your toddler how to squirt warm water on the ice.
5
Free the toys
Let them pull out each toy once it's loose.

Edie's tip

Freeze in layers over a day so toys end up in the middle, not floating on top.

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