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Quiet time glitter bottle

September 2, 2014 by Kate 3 Comments

Unlike calming glitter bottles, a quiet time glitter bottle is designed for children who are just needing moments of rest and relaxation, rather than needing to reverse a feeling of anger or frustration. They are so simple to make and lovely for children to watch.  

Calming glitter bottle for 'quiet time'

The toddler years can be the time that grey hair spouts the quickest and lets not even talk about the tantrums. The good news for all those who have a young child, particularly those who seem to be a bundle of energy, you are not alone and I have a simple strategy that you can use to encourage a little bit of down time. 

Possum has officially dropped her day sleep (argh) but will still experiences fatigue during the day, particularly mid afternoon. To help get her through to sleep time at night we’ve adopted something we like to call, ‘quiet time’. This is a special time that Possum can be comfortably dressed, engaged in some quiet activities and be in a moment of peace and quiet. 

Relaxing and quiet time glitter bottle collage

A few weeks ago I made a glitter bottle, which you can find thousands of on the Internet. It has been a really great addition to our homes ‘quiet time’ as the bubbling and soft floating glitter can be incredibly captivating to watch. Possum will often request to play with it as she loves how it moves and settles inside the bottle.  

How to make a quiet time glitter bottle

You will need – 

  • Small clear plastic bottle, labels removed (300mls) 
  • Coloured glitter glue
  • Baby oil
  • Hot water
  • Hot glue gun

I prefer to use smaller 300 ml bottles as I find them easier for children to hold, especially once they are filled. Thoroughly clean the drink bottle and remove all labels and adhesive. Add an inch of coloured glitter glue to the bottle before adding 4 or 5 tablespoons of hot water. Swirl the glitter glue and hot water together, which will essentially weaken the glitter glue and avoid it permanently sticking to the sides of the bottle. Once you have done that fill the bottle with baby oil. Carefully tip the glitter bottle upside down to lightly mix the contents. Once you’re happy, secure the lid with a hot glue gun. 

using a calming glitter bottle to relax and settle

 Creating a space for quiet time

I don’t believe there are any special rules for creating a space for quiet time. I usually like to mix up the locations, although some children may prefer to have a consistent spot that is familiar. It’s a lovely idea to set up a few comfortable pillows, leave a drink bottle of water, books, puzzles and/or whatever quiet time activity I have for that day. A calming quiet time glitter bottle always makes a popular addition to this time. The duration of our quiet time can vary depending on Possum’s engagement, however, I find about 20 minutes is helpful. 

DIY Calming and quiet time glitter bottle

These quiet time bottles are lovely to watch. The glitter softly falls down to the base of the bottle and it is really very calming for the mind.  I also love that it gives children a little something to do when you just want them to have a bit of down time. 

Are you a parent who would you like your child to have some quiet time? 

Check out these other ideas you’ll love – 

how to make glittery goo for sensory messy fun    DIY Zipper sensory board for kids  mint scented play dough

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Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Indoor play Tagged With: preschooler, quiet activity, sensory, toddlers

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  1. Robin Simonek says

    September 3, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Your little ‘Possum’ is certainly growing up! She’s such a cutie!
    I love this idea, but I’m not familiar with glitter glue.Also, what type of bottle did you use?
    I have used many of your ideas with my now 23 month old grandson. Thank you so much for helping make our time together so creative and fun!

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    • Kate says

      September 5, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Hi Robin,
      Thank you so kindly for your comment. How lovely you are. You’re absolutely right, my little Possum is growing up way too quickly and will be a big sister or brother before we know it. 🙂
      Glitter glue is a liquid glue with lots of glitter through it. You can purchase it from any art and craft store and can be sometimes lucky to find it in cheap dollar stores. The bottle I used was a 300ml ‘Charlie’ juice bottle, which I reused after drinking the contents. Any small clear bottle will work so I’d suggest you keep your eye out for one that is suitable.
      Thank you again for your kind message Robin. I’m pleased to read that you’ve been enjoying the activities that I share and hopefully you’ve been able to subscribe so not to miss a idea.
      Much love,
      Kate

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    September 9, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    […] The Quiet Time Glitter Bottle from Laughing Kids Learn is a great way to have a few moments of peace in your household. It’s a really cute idea, and I’d be interested to hear from anyone who’s tried something like this with their little ones. I don’t know if it’s something that would work for ALL kids, but I’m sure it’d be perfect for many children. Elka loves this sort of thing at the moment and I hope she’ll like it when she gets to that “toddler” stage too! You should definitely head to the Laughing Kids Learn website or Facebook page for even more awesome ideas on sensory play, arts & craft, literacy, numeracy and science. It’s a great resource with some really wonderful ideas. […]

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