What is the difference between kinetic, cosmic, living sand and what is better?

The modern market of goods for developmental activities and creativity has recently been supplemented with special sand, which is perfectly molded and does not dry out. But, having decided to purchase such material for a home sandbox, parents will have to choose one of three types - space, kinetic or live sand. And to figure out which one is better to buy for your baby is not so easy.

• All types are designed for classes with children older than 3 years, but under the supervision of parents with similar material can be played from the age of one. Such options are used for entertainment, training, and even treatment.
• With each of these types you can play at home in any weather, inviting guests to yourself. Such a home sandbox is especially in demand in winter and on rainy days.
• Any of these species can help in the development of creative skills, imagination, speech, attention, perseverance and memory.
• All options are pleasant to the touch and look like wet sea sand. They do not require the addition of water for modeling, do not dry out, do not stain the child’s hands and do not leave marks on the playing surface.
• Catching up with any of the options for sand for modeling, the child will calm down, relax and get rid of stress.
• Each of them is harmless, hypoallergenic and safe for the child. It does not develop harmful bacteria and no toxic substances.
• Collect any sand for sculpting after the game is very easy. It is enough just to make a lump out of it and touch it to the remaining grains on the playing surface. Small particles will stick to the bulk, like a magnet.

Due to the white shade of live sand, it is more interesting for games in the summer, when there is a lot of usual light brown sand in the sandbox of the street. Parents note that it is softer than other species, it is more fluffy and light.

The kinetic and cosmic sands are denser, therefore they massage the baby's hands better. This sand is more pleasant to play in the winter, remembering summer walks. The figures made of these two types of sand are more durable.

If you choose a gift, then live sand is preferable, as it has a more attractive appearance, bright packaging, interesting sets with accessories.Also a good gift option is the color version of kinetic or cosmic sand, for example, packaging with sand in two different colors.

• Thanks to the molding, the child will strengthen the muscles of the hands and improve the mobility of the joints.
• This material allows you to deal with kids account, the study of shapes and sizes, letters, and many others.
• Thanks to the pleasant tactile sensations and soothing effects, such games help with increased excitability and activity of the child. Being engaged in a molding, the crumb becomes more diligent and learns to concentrate attention.
• Stimulation of the nerve endings of the fingers during modeling is important for fine motor skills, which helps in the development of speech and mental activity.
• Games relax and promote emotional relaxation in childhood and in adults.
• Creating different shapes and inventing different games has a positive effect on the development of a child’s creative skills, imagination and fantasy.
• Drawing in the sand will help prepare your hand for the letter.

It doesn't matter if you bought live, cosmic or kinetic sand, with any of them you can arrange such games:

• Sculpt various figures.
• Cut the shapes of the sorter molds, count them and study their shape.
• Play "construction" using cars.
• Play "treasure hunt," looking for little toys buried in mom in the sand.
• Sculpt "cakes" or "pies" and cut them with a knife.
• Leave "traces" of different objects, and then guess where its trace.
• Draw a toothpick over it.
• Play with stamps.