Removing Play Dough from Hair: Easy Steps for a Tough Task

Kids Play Dough

Kids Play Dough

Every kid loves playing with dough. That is something that cannot be denied. However, there is something else too that cannot be denied. Parents do not like the idea of kids playing with dough. Or, rather, let me correct myself – They do not like the idea of kids littering clay around in the house. It is not that parents are against kids playing with clay.

However, there is something horrific about finding dough sticking to the carpets and the sofas. Worst still, imagine clay sticking to your kids hair or to your own. These are a few things that make parents dread the harmless substance. However, there are ways in which you can pluck out this gooey substance from hair and from the furniture as well.  This post is to share with you a simple method using which you can remove play dough from your hair.

The steps for removing play dough from one’s hair are mentioned as follows:

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Toys Made From Lumi Dough: Fun With Dough

Kids Lumi Dough

Kids Lumi Dough

There are so many things that a kid can make out of dough. From tiny butterflies to elephants to trains and jewelry, engaging creatively with Lumi Dough provides endless fun.

And why is dough such an important part of every child’s life? This simple malleable substance has a number of properties that can be put to good use for the overall development of children.

For those who don’t know, this gooey substance can be molded in different ways and with different techniques, each playing a unique role in the overall mental and physical development of a child.

For instance, when a child pounds dough on the floor or on the table they are developing strength of the hands. Poking and shaping dough gives your child more dexterity. Even with these benefits, there still can be hesitation on a parents’ behalf to provide their kids dough to the play with the reason being that the little ones end up creating too much mess out of this substance.

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Three Gifts Made of Play Dough That Your Children Will Love

Lumi Dough

Lumi Dough

Children love gifts. In fact, who doesn’t? However, giving an appropriate gift is more difficult. Does gifting a toddler kitchenware make sense? No, it doesn’t. Likewise, giving chocolates to someone who is on a diet seems more like a prank or a joke.

Gifts always need to be chosen with care. In the case of selecting a gift for a little one, there are many options you have; however, what can be done to ensure that everyone bringing gifts for the child is not bringing the same thing you are?

The best way is to make it something special. Well, there are so many toys available on the market and you may ask why you need to make something for the little one. Well, what if he or she same gifts from everyone?

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To Cook or Not to Cook: Some of The Best Doughs to Make and Play With

Playing Dough

Playing Dough

Every parent has his/her doubts when thinking about introducing playing dough in the life of their kids. While everyone is aware about the innumerable benefits of playing with dough, some people are skeptical about letting their children play with it. One of the reasons for this is that children get things everywhere. And, dough sticks at any place where it is kept for long. It could stick to your furniture or to your clothes or to your shoes.

This is what parents of toddlers do not want to happen. You might be thinking what if you find dough sticking in your hair on a certain morning? While these are some of the reasons why you might be thinking about waiting a bit more until the time your kid can handle clay sensibly, well, the little one will miss out on much in case you do not give him/her the chance to play with dough at the right age. What you can do instead is to make the play dough at home. Edible dough is something that won’t harm your little one even if he or she likes eating it. Also, you have the option of creating a dough that is non-sticky by trying different recipes.

How to Make Dough at Home

There are a number of ways for making dough at home. Moreover, there are a lot of varieties of dough that you can make. Some of these comprise dough/clay that requires cooking on gas and some varieties do not require cooking. Those dough varieties that do not require using the stove are definitely easier to make. Here are some varieties that you can try making at home with your little one:

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