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Entertain your children during spring break with an eco-friendly sensory bin

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Entertain your children during spring break with an eco-friendly sensory bin

Spring break is coming, and if you're looking for a fun, creative and, above all, eco-friendly activity to keep your kids busy, look no further! At Boutique Planète Bébé & cie , we love sharing ideas for fun activities that respect our values ​​of sustainability and reuse. One of our ambassador moms, Valérie, had a great idea to entertain her youngest with objects she already had at home, all in a zero-waste spirit. She used the 7 Rainbow Friends from Grimm's and Ola Bamboo utensils , integrated into a sensory bin . Here's how you too can recreate this activity and bring a little magic to your spring break!

1. Why a sensory bin?

Sensory bins are fantastic tools for stimulating young children’s senses. They offer a multitude of benefits, including cognitive and motor development. By exploring different textures, colours and shapes, children develop their tactile skills and learn to manipulate objects more precisely. It also encourages creativity, as little ones can let their imagination run wild by playing with a variety of items.

In addition, a sensory bin is an activity that can evolve with the child. As he or she grows, the contents of the bin can change to offer new challenges and stimulations. At Boutique Planète Bébé & cie , we firmly believe in the importance of investing in durable and reusable toys that grow with the child. This is where products like the 7 Rainbow Friends from Grimm’s , a colorful wooden set, and the Ola Bamboo bamboo utensils come in.

2. Create an eco-responsible sensory bin

Valérie made a wise choice by using items she already had. To fill her sensory bin, she reused a mixture of rice and pasta that she had colored nearly three years ago, when her eldest was still a baby. This mixture has survived the years and has been used several times, proving that it is possible to make these activities last without having to constantly renew the materials. You too can adopt this eco-responsible approach by recycling items already present in your home!

Steps to create your sensory bin:

  1. Choose a sensory base : Use dry foods like rice, pasta, lentils, or even colored sand. Valerie used colored rice and penne, a sustainable and non-perishable mix.

  2. Add variety : Incorporate toys that your kids no longer play with or that you have forgotten at the bottom of a drawer. Grimm’s 7 Rainbow Friends are perfect for adding a pop of color, and Ola Bamboo utensils bring a practical and playful aspect to the activity.

  3. Add an educational dimension : In addition to being fun, a sensory bin can also be used for learning. You can include elements that will help children learn colors, shapes, or even counting. For example, have your child sort different objects by color or size. It's a simple but rewarding activity.

3. Sustainability at the heart of the business

One of the most interesting aspects of this activity is its sustainability. By reusing materials, you help reduce waste and extend the life of the items you already own. Not wasting food, as Valérie did with her rice and colored pasta, also shows that you can combine pleasure and respect for the environment.

At Boutique Planète Bébé & cie , we encourage this type of eco-responsible approach. Toys like the 7 Rainbow Friends are not only durable, but also made from environmentally friendly materials, which aligns perfectly with our values. They are designed to last for years, just like the Ola Bamboo utensils, which are made of bamboo, a renewable resource.

4. Reuse forgotten toys to rediscover treasures

One of the key tips Valerie shared is digging through forgotten toys to fill the sensory bin. This is a great way to breathe new life into toys that may have been sitting in a corner and that your child may have neglected. By reintroducing them in a different context, like a sensory bin, you allow your child to rediscover these objects in a new way.

Mixing textures and objects makes the bin even more intriguing for little ones. Between the sensations of colored rice and the rediscovery of the little buried treasures, this activity captivates the child's attention for a long time. It's a great solution for days when you need a quiet activity that engages their imagination and curiosity.

5. An eco-responsible family moment during spring break

This activity is ideal for spring break because it doesn't require leaving home and can be prepared with items you already have. Plus, it's an activity that can evolve throughout the week. You can change the contents of the bin every day to bring a little novelty, while still maintaining a reusability and zero waste approach.

By incorporating sustainable toys like Grimm’s 7 Rainbow Friends or reusable bamboo utensils, you can make a sensory activity an eco-friendly and enriching experience for your children. The possibilities are endless, and it’s a great opportunity to involve the whole family in a creative and eco-friendly activity.

6. Tips for extending the use of the sensory bin

To ensure this activity can be repeated several times, here are some tips to extend the life of the elements:

  • Store sensory bases (rice, pasta) in airtight jars between uses.
  • Change accessories regularly to keep the child interested.
  • Clean toys after each use to avoid food residue or other debris.

These little tips will allow you to enjoy the sensory bin for several years, like Valérie did.


A sustainable and fun activity for the whole family

Creating a sensory bin is a simple, fun and, above all, sustainable activity. By reusing forgotten toys and sensory basics like rice and pasta, you offer your children a fun experience that stimulates their senses while respecting the environment. Spring break is the perfect time to set up this activity at home. Visit the Planète Bébé & cie Boutique to discover our sustainable toys like the 7 Rainbow Friends from Grimm’s and start preparing your eco-friendly sensory bin today!

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