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Car Wash Foam Bin – Soapy, Sensory Fun for Little Mechanics! 🚗✨ - Savory Splash

Car Wash Foam Bin – Soapy Sensory Fun for Young Mechanics!

Create a Car Wash Foam Bin for soapy, sensory fun for kids using shaving cream, dish soap, and water.
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Course: All recipes
Keyword: Car Wash Foam Bin, Creative Play, Kids Activities, messy fun, playtime, Sensory Play
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 kids

Equipment

  • large shallow bin or tray

Ingredients

For the Foam

  • 1-2 cups shaving cream unscented or kid-safe
  • 1-2 tablespoons dish soap or bubble bath for foam stability
  • 1 cup warm water to achieve fluffy consistency

Optional Color Enhancers

  • a few drops blue food coloring or liquid watercolors for vibrant color
  • 1 teaspoon glycerin or corn syrup to extend bubble longevity

For Playtime Essentials

  • 1 large bin for foam and play
  • 1 bin rinse water for rinsing toy cars
  • as needed towels for drying off excess moisture

Extra Tools for Exploration

  • as desired toy cars for imaginative play
  • as desired sponges or old toothbrushes to manipulate foam

Instructions

How to Make Car Wash Foam Bin

  • Start by combining 1-2 cups of shaving cream with 1-2 tablespoons of dish soap or bubble bath in a large shallow bin or tray.
  • Gradually pour in 1 cup of warm water while stirring gently to achieve a fluffy texture.
  • Add a few drops of blue food coloring or liquid watercolors for vibrant foam color.
  • Blend in 1 teaspoon of glycerin or corn syrup to make bubbles last longer.
  • Prepare a separate bin with clean water for rinsing toy cars during the activity.
  • Provide sponges or old toothbrushes for kids to experiment with the foam.

Notes

This activity is best enjoyed shortly after preparation; foam does not hold up well over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1activity