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Jingle bell sensory bottle

A sealed bottle of rice and bells that jingles every time your toddler shakes, rolls or tosses it.

Jingle bell sensory bottle
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time15 minutes
Cost$2 to $5
ChristmasLow messDollar store

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Bells and rice are choking hazards, so a grown-up fills and seals it. Check the cap every time before play.

  1. Step 1: Dry the bottle
    1

    Dry the bottle

    Make sure the inside is fully dry so the rice won't clump.

  2. Step 2: Add rice and bells
    2

    Add rice and bells

    Grown-up step: Pour in the rice and bells with the funnel.

  3. Step 3: Glue the cap
    3

    Glue the cap

    Grown-up step: Run glue around the threads and twist the cap on tight. Let it set 1 hour.

  4. Step 4: Tape the cap
    4

    Tape the cap

    Wrap electrical tape around the cap for a second seal.

  5. Step 5: Tie a bow
    5

    Tie a bow

    Tie ribbon around the neck.

  6. Step 6: Shake it
    6

    Shake it

    Hand it over and make some noise together.

Edie's tip

Roll it across the floor for crawling babies. They'll chase the jingle.

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