Sea in a Bottle Sensory Bottle

Here’s a simple and fun Sea in a Bottle Sensory Bottle recipe you can make at home! It’s great for calming sensory play or a little ocean-themed decoration.

Sea in a Bottle Sensory Bottle Recipe

Materials:

• Clear plastic or glass bottle with a tight lid (a water bottle or a recycled clear bottle works great)

• Water (about ¾ full)

• Clear hair gel or clear glue (to make the water thicker and slow down movement)

• Blue food coloring

• Small seashells, tiny plastic sea animals, or blue glitter (optional)

• Baby oil or vegetable oil (optional, for layering effect)

• Superglue or hot glue (to seal the lid safely)

Instructions:

1. Fill the bottle about ¾ full with water.

2. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to get the ocean color you like.

3. Add clear hair gel or clear glue to fill the rest of the bottle, leaving some space at the top. This thickens the liquid and slows down movement for a calming effect.

4. Add small seashells, tiny sea animal toys, or blue glitter for a fun ocean vibe.

5. (Optional) Add a small amount of baby oil or vegetable oil on top of the water mixture before sealing. This creates a cool layering, like the ocean surface.

6. Seal the lid tightly. For extra safety, use superglue or hot glue around the lid so it won’t open during play.

7. Shake and watch the sea swirl inside your bottle!