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Clay and dough · Valentine's Day · Toddlers

Strawberry pink playdough

Soft pink dough for squishing, rolling and cutting into hearts.

Strawberry pink playdough
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time10 minutes to make, plus play
Cost$2 to $4
Valentine's DayRainy dayDollar store

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Safety

This dough is very salty and not food. Raw flour can make kids sick too. Watch for mouthing, and call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 if they eat a lot.

  1. Step 1: Mix the dry stuff
    1

    Mix the dry stuff

    Stir flour and salt in the bowl.

  2. Step 2: Color the water
    2

    Color the water

    Add 5 drops of red to the warm water. It turns pink in the dough.

  3. Step 3: Pour and stir
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    Pour and stir

    Add the water and oil. Stir, then knead for 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4: Roll it out
    4

    Roll it out

    Roll it flat together.

  5. Step 5: Cut hearts
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    Cut hearts

    Let your toddler press the cutter. Peel the hearts up.

  6. Step 6: Store it
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    Store it

    Keep it in a zipper bag for about 1 week.

Edie's tip

Knead with gloves on if you don't want pink hands.

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