What do you do with orbeez? These water beads can be used as more than just a toy. They can be added to soil, scented for an air freshener and more.

Orbeez are also known as water beads, and are a spherical shape and are made out of a gel which can absorb a large amount of water. They start out as dry tiny balls, the size of seed beads but swell to marble-size in water.

Orbeez are superabsorbent polymers that grow to 100 times their original size when submerged in water. They absorb liquids and a version of Orbeez are used in babies' nappies to keep them dry. Why were they created? They were originally invented as a way to keep moisture in soil for plants.

Yes, they can be rehydrated and reused by adding a small amount of water. Place your Orbeez™ in a bowl and add water to regrow them.

5+ What is the recommended age for Orbeez™? The recommended age for Orbeez™ is 5+.

When crushing these Orbeez, use a small amount at a time. I took off one star because this activity can be a bit messy, so get the paper towels handy. For less mess, place the Orbeez directly into the injector to crush and fill at the same time.

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And it was already its full size. As you can see it significantly increased in size just overnight. And this is what the pool looked like with all of them in it.

If Orbeez™ are left in the sun or in an open container they will dry out. Orbeez™ can dry out within a day if left in the direct sunlight. In a closed container out of the sun, Orbeez™ can last for weeks or even months. If your Orbeez™ have dried out, simply place them in a bowl with water to regrow them.

Orbeez are colorful water beads primarily made of a superabsorbent polymer called sodium polyacrylate (usually made from acrylic acid and sodium hydroxide). These super-absorbent polymer beads can absorb 100s times their weight in water.

The sensory aspect was the biggest part of the experience with these. My sons loved the fact that they're were bouncy and you can crush them. Also, the fact that there were several tools that you can use to manipulate the balls, crush them, and shake them was great.

Even though the polymers used to create water beads are non-toxic, they can absorb liquid and expand in the intestinal tract after someone swallows them. This can cause severe and sometimes life-threatening intestinal blockage due to the size of the bead.

The recommended age for Orbeez is for children ages 5+. Caregivers should carefully supervise children using Orbeez and should always store Orbeez away from small children.

Orbeez are colorful water beads primarily made of a superabsorbent polymer called sodium polyacrylate (usually made from acrylic acid and sodium hydroxide). These super-absorbent polymer beads can absorb 100s times their weight in water.