☀Kinetic, space and living sand - what to choose

On the eve of New Year's holidays, many are puzzled by gifts for their little ones. Indeed, during the development of technology, it is so difficult to interest children in something other than gadgets. However, nothing is impossible. Children's attention can be attracted by the most common things, for example, such as sand.

The thing is quite primitive and ordinary, but the main thing is to present it correctly to the child and diversify it. Modern manufacturers have made the sandbox game available at any time of the year, in any weather. This is a home game.

Varieties, concept and properties of sand

Kinetic sand

It was originally developed in Sweden for the therapy and education of children. It is a common quartz sand with food and pharmaceutical additives. It has a rather loose structure of ordinary sand, but unlike it, it has a strange property - to spread, thanks to a special substance (silicone additive E900), which promotes the formation of polymer threads. It is a wet mass to the touch, which can be of various colors and volumes.

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• you should be careful with water, but if it gets wet, you should spread it out on a flat surface and dry it;
• do not leave it in direct sunlight;
• the composition can be stored in any container;
• before use, it is advisable to wash your baby's hands well;
• recommended for games from 3 years old;
• in case of contact with mucous membranes, it is necessary to rinse the area with water.

Sweden pioneered such a miracle as kinetic sand. Manufacturers of the northern state have always been distinguished by high requirements for the quality of products, and since the sand was made especially for children, there were no questions about the safety and naturalness of materials at all. Later, her experience was repeated by Russia, Ukraine, South Korea and China. But no one was able to repeat the original.

The following are considered popular:

1. Waba Fun;
2. Wacky-Tivities Kinetic Sand;
3. KidSand.

KidSand Genio kids Smart sand

Produced in Belarus. Cost from 350 to 1260 rubles, depending on the set (in rubles):

• 1 kg, 2 molds - 350;
• 1 kg, sandbox, molds (3 pcs), spatula - 640;
• 2 kg, 2 molds - 670;
• "Fairy castle", in the set: 1 kg of sand, sandbox, 4 molds, cut-out accessories - 1040;
• "Big construction site", in the set: 1 kg of sand, sandbox, 2 cars.

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Play-toys super sand

Made in Turkey. Sold in sets with molds. Average price - 300 - 400 rubles.

Sets (price - in rubles):

• 350 gr., 5 forms - 320;
• Tri color: 3 colors, 100 gr., Tools - 370;
• 500 gr., 5 forms - 300;
• 500 gr., 4 forms - 370;
• 500 gr., Stack, 5 forms, sandbox - 370.

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Ranok-Creative

The cost is 160-600 rubles. Manufacturer - Ukraine. The cost of the sets (in rubles)

• "Fruits": 800 gr. (4 colors, 200 g each), molds, sandbox - 515;
• "African animals", "Forest animals": 500 gr., (2 colors 250 gr. Each), 4 molds - 330;
• "Transport", "Sea inhabitants": 800 gr. (4 colors 200 g each), molds, sandbox - 570.

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Same toy Magic Sand

Monochromatic composition. Average cost 1000 - 3000 rubles. Sold in various sets with accessories, cost in rubles.

• Castle Set: sand (454 gr.), Plastic tray, 2 tools, 8 molds - 1370;
• Sea World Set: sand (907 g), plastic tray, 4 tools, 8 molds - 2130;
• Omnipotent Sand: sand (500 gr.), 4 tools, 4 molds - 940.

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Smartsand

Among the presented colors: purple, yellow, light green, green, red, orange, lilac, crimson, light blue, blue, natural, white.

Sold in packs of 500 gr. - 1000 gr, worth 215 - 430 rubles.

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HandGum (Supergum)

Production - Ukraine. Available in the following colors: blue, yellow, pink, gold, purple, green, sand, orange. Sold with molds included. Packaged in 500 gr., 1000 gr., 3000 gr. Cost from 300 to 1000 rubles.

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Play doh

Production - Turkey. Sold both separately and in kits with shapes. More like plasticine. The cost ranges from 250 to 600 rubles.

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KidSand (Danko toys)

Comes with an inflatable sandbox. The manufacturer is Danko toys (Ukraine). Average cost - 550 rubles. (1600 gr)

Sold as a set and contains four bags of colorful "space" sand packed in a double bag, 9 molds, one pump and one inflatable sandbox. Kits with hydrogel beads are also available.

• Set for creativity 1600 gr. sand (2 colors with sparkles, 4 without), 10 molds, box, inflatable sandbox, pump - 570 rubles.
• "Cool fishing + KidSand": sand (3 colors), 8 molds, 15 fish, inflatable sandbox - pool, magnetic rod, pump - 540 rubles.

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Lori home sandbox

Russian manufacturer (Yaroslavl). Produces kinetic sand at an affordable price. Packaged in plastic buckets, instructions are attached. Has various colors and volumes. The average cost is 300 - 400 rubles.

Sculpting kits (price, in rubles):

• "Emerald Sand", "Blue Sand", "Orange Sand" (700 gr.) - 300;
• "Rainbow Sand" (700 gr.) 5 colors - 345;
• "Sea sand" (500 gr.), The set includes 2 forms - 350;
• "Sea sand" (1.5 kg.) - 865.

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Angel Sand "My Sandbox"

The manufacturer of this product is DonerLand (South Korea). It is significantly inferior in quality to the original produced in Sweden. This sand is more related to living than to kinetic, since it can dissolve in water, changes its structure in the sun.

Average price - 900 - 2300 rubles.

This sand is composed of antibacterial materials and oils.

• Starter set (500 gr.), Includes molds - 470 rubles;
• "Ice Cream Workshop": 4 types of sand, 300 gr. (pink, blue, white, yellow), forms and a box for ice cream, a container for the game, tools - 1970 rubles;
• DonerLand: includes 5 types of sand, 400 gr. (pink, white, blue, yellow and orange) - 1050 rubles.

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Kinetic sand BONDIBON (Martian)

Made in China. Price from 300 to 1200 rubles.

The set includes 4 molds.Available in several colors (orange, beige, purple).

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Waba Fun (Relevant Play) Kinetic Sand

Produced in one natural color, in contrast to the products of competitors. Also, this company produces mixtures for modeling: Bubber and ShapeIt. They are analogous to kinetic sand

Packaged in 1 kg., 2.5 kg., 5 kg., The price fluctuates depending on the volume: 900 - 2620 rubles.

Available in 4 colors: red, blue, green and sand.

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Sold in volumes of 1.2 and 5 kg.

Nano - sand Mad mattr

A novelty in the consumer market is the production of Mad mattr nano sand.

The product is a cross between plasticine and kinetic sand.

Available in 6 colors: purple, turquoise, pink, blue, green, red.

Price from 1050 to 2500 rubles, depending on the set.

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Wacky-tivities kinetic sand

The manufacturer is Spin Master Ltd. Sold in various colors and volumes. There are also sets in different colors and with molds for modeling.

Average price - 1060 rubles.

• Construction Zone: sand (280 g), molds, tools - 950 rubles;
• Dino: sand (340 gr.), 2 forms, accessories - 1370 rubles.

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Cra-z-sand

Ultimate Castle Creator (400 gr.): (4 colors: red, green, blue, regular), tray, 5 tools, molds - 2660 rubles.

SUPER SAND FUN TUB - 3 forms, accessories (2 pcs.) - 1260 rubles.

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Kinetic sand Squishy Sand

Made in South Korea. Sold in a set with forms. Presented in natural color.

The average price for a set of 900 g of sand and accessories is 370 rubles.

Squishy Sand + set of tools: sand (680 gr.), 3 tools - 480 rubles.

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Skwooshi Activity Set Irwin Toy

Not as flexible as other companies' kinetic sands.

Available in several colors: purple, yellow, orange, red. Sold in sets with various accessories.

The cost ranges from 900 to 3000 rubles.

Skwooshi starter kit: 3 containers, 4 forms, accessories – RUB 680

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The sand is interesting for both children and their parents. It helps the smallest to develop comprehensively. There are many games designed specifically for this purpose.

Some are trying to create such a composition at home. This requires quartz sand, starch and water. You can add color using gouache. But no matter how adventurous parents try, sand like Waba Fun will still not come out.

Waba Fun (Relevant Play) Kinetic Sand remains the undisputed leader in the consumer market, only they were able to achieve the perfect result.

Chinese and Korean counterparts, both budgetary and of higher quality, cannot be compared with the structure of Swiss sand.

Living sand

This type of sand originated in Korea. It has organic structure and is harmless. Consists of crushed shell rock and natural organic oils.

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• do not allow water to enter the material. Water-affected particles should be removed from the total mass;
• can only be stored in open containers. If the sand is tightly closed with a lid, an unpleasant smell will appear;
• sand cannot be laid on paper or matter, otherwise it can change its structure and lose its properties;
• recommended for games from 3 years old;
• in case of contact with mucous membranes, it is necessary to rinse the area with water.

Sands Alive

The base of Sands Alive is white sand made of silicone, chalk, glycerin and paraffin. The composition is completely safe, does not contain heavy metals, is absolutely environmentally friendly and harmless. Sold in several sets (price - in rubles):

• With a scapula - 670;
• 3d "Fortress of the Dinosaurs" (675 gr.) - 1670;
• 3d "Sea Adventure" (675 gr.) - 1630;
• "The Little Mermaid" (900 gr.) - 2300;
• "In Search of Treasures" (900 gr.) - 2570;
• "Explore the World" (1575 g.), Accessories, in a case - 3090
• Sands Alive sand (2000 g.), Package - 2075.

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Same toy magic sand

Manufacturer - GOOSE ENGR (China).

Available in 6 colors. The sand has shiny blotches. Average cost 600 - 1400 rubles.

• Magic Sand 3: sand (3 colors of 500 g each), 26 forms - 760 rubles;
• Magic Sand 2: sand (2 colors of 500 g each), 27 forms - 480 rubles;
• Magic Sand 5: sand (500 gr.), Plastic tray, 2 tools, 6 forms.

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Living Martian Sand

Made in China by Dendi.

Sold in sets of 4 types. It has the property of glowing in the dark when rays of light hit it.

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Same Toy Omnipotent Sand

Manufacturer - China. Sold in sets with tools and molds (9 pcs.). Available in 4 colors: blue, lilac, pink, green. Cost - 1180 rubles.

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Living sand

Manufacturer - South Korea.

1. Standard - packing 400, 750 (+ 3 forms for modeling) and 1200 gr. Available in 4 colors: light green, pink, orange, white. Price: 600 - 1750 rubles. More suitable for building and sculpting.
2. Light - has a softer structure. Packing: 400, 750 (+ 5 molds for modeling) and 1500 gr. Presented in 1 color (sand). Price: 750 - 1950 rubles.
3. Relax is more free-flowing than other types. Packing: 750 - 1500 gr. (+ Scoop). Cost - 900 rubles. Available in 1 color (white).

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Space sand

Developed as an analogue of kinetic sand in Russia. Has a similar structure to it (98% calibrated sand, 2% polymers). Susceptible to water, but after drying does not lose its qualities.

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• if moisture gets on the composition, it should be dried;
• can be stored in any container, preferably closed;
• before use, it is advisable to wash your baby's hands well;
• recommended for games from 3 years old;
• in case of contact with mucous membranes, it is necessary to rinse the area with water.

All types have several advantages:

• Develops motility of joints and muscles of the hands;
• Promotes the development of creativity;
• Relieves nervous tension, helps to overcome aggression and isolation, is used as an anti-stress;
• The sand does not contain harmful components, therefore it is considered absolutely safe, even if ingested;
• Does not leave marks on the child's body and surfaces;
• It is impossible to clog the eyes as the mass is not free flowing.

Space plastic sand

Produced in Russia, it is an alternative to kinetic sand.
Varieties:

• Sand in buckets - from 370 to 1440 rubles;
• Stretching sand - 490 rubles;
• Mix - sets of many colors from 160 to 600 rubles;
• Glow in the dark - from 700 to 1700 rubles;
• Flavored - from 700 to 1700 rubles

Also on sale there are whole sets of this company, which include many different accessories and even a sandbox. The cost of such sets ranges from 1600 to 2600 rubles.

 

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Educational games

Before you start playing, you need to prepare a sandbox or table so that the sand stays in one place. Then you should wash your hands, so that he does not absorb constant odors, and wipe them dry. With wet hands, it will stick.

There are several games that the child is interested in:

• Having leveled the sand on a plane, you can draw and write on it with sticks and toothpicks.
• You can also build pyramids and towers using modeling shapes, then have your child count the shapes. You can also teach your child to recognize such shapes.
• It will be interesting for girls to play in the kitchen, where she will learn to use a plastic knife with the help of kinetic sand.

Of course, a little mess with these games for parents cannot be avoided, but it is worth it.

Sand can be found in regular stores as well, but the choice is limited. Therefore, it is recommended to order it online. On special sites, you can choose different sets, colors, you can choose the optimal pricing policy and volume.

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