Question 1

How long does fake snow last?

Accepted Answer

Provided it is kept clean and adequately stored, the snow will last up to 1 month. You can even use it for crafts when you feel that it's no longer suitable for sensory play.

To make it last as long as possible, have your child wash their hands before play, make sure you only place it on clean surfaces, and avoid letting it come into contact with perishable food items or other things that might cause mold.

Question 2

Is homemade fake snow taste-safe?

Accepted Answer

While baking soda is generally considered taste-safe and can be used in cooking in small quantities, it can be toxic when consumed in large quantities, especially for babies and toddlers.

If you think your child is likely to try to eat large amounts of this snow rather than just taking a lick or two, I have included instructions for making edible fake snow in the next drop-down.

Question 3

How can I make edible fake snow?

Accepted Answer

If you need the fake snow to be edible rather than taste-safe, I recommend this Moon Sand Recipe instead (with a few tweaks).

To make moon sand that is fully edible, you'll simply need to combine 8 parts all-purpose flour with 1 part vegetable oil and stir until combined—but first, make sure you heat-treat the flour, as raw flour can contain harmful bacteria.

If you wish to make your moon sand feel cold to the touch, simply store it in the freezer in between uses. Since the moon sand doesn't contain any water, it won't harden and will simply stay cold.

Question 4

How much baking soda do I need to make fake snow?

Accepted Answer

I typically use an entire 500-gram box because it prevents me from having to measure anything, and creates plenty of snow for my kids to play with. When I measured out the contents of the box, 500 grams came out to about 2 ¼ cups.

If you don't want to make quite as much snow, you can always cut the recipe in half. (Exact quantities have been provided in the recipe card.)

Question 5

Can I make fake snow with conditioner or shaving cream?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can! Pretend snow can be made using a variety of different ingredients, including cornstarch (with or without baking soda), shaving cream and conditioner.

Personally, I prefer to make it with baking soda and water because both ingredients are non-toxic (in small amounts), eco-friendly, easy to chill and readily available.

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