Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Whip up this taste-safe foam using aquafaba for some bubbly, sensory fun
This fluffy, taste-safe foam is made by whipping aquafaba - the liquid from canned chickpeas! It’s an easy, low-waste way to create sensory play that’s safe even for curious mouths.
Perfect for babies and toddlers, it’s squishy, soft, and fun to explore with hands, scoops, and toy animals. Older kids can use it as a mindful activity or for play-based learning tracing letters, numbers and shapes.
You can keep it simple with plain white foam or add a splash of colour with food dye for extra...
Materials
Prep / make
Step 1:
Drain aquafaba from a can of chickpeas into a bowl.
Step 2:
Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until it forms stiff peaks (like whipped cream) - this might take about 5 minutes, depending on the speed of your mixer.
Step 3:
Add food colouring if you like, and whip to combine.
Step 4:
Scoop the foam into a play tray and invite your child to explore.
Play
Step 1:
Let little ones explore the foam with their hands, scoops, or small toys.
Step 2:
Add spoons, cups, or toy animals for open-ended play.
Step 3:
If using colours, try layering different shades to explore colour mixing.
Step 4:
Join in the play for a squishy, sensory bonding moment.
Extend
Bubble car wash: Add toy cars and set up a bubbly wash station.
Foam cafe: Set up bowls and cups for pretend cooking and serving.
Treasure hunt: Hide small waterproof toys in the foam for kids to find.
Foam shapes: Try tracing letters, numbers or shapes in the foam for some extra play-based learning
