DIY Calm Down Bottle

The sealed lid actually holds tight, so no leaks when my daughter shakes it during meltdowns. Watching the glitter and beads settle gives her something to focus on, and it buys me a few quiet minutes.

My toddler actually sits still with this thing, which never happens. I mixed in some glitter and warm water like the instructions suggest and she flips it back and forth for ages watching the swirls. The sealed lid gives me peace of mind too since she still mouths everything.

I filled it with water and a few drops of dish soap like the instructions suggested and my daughter sat watching it for a solid 20 minutes. The bottle itself feels sturdy enough that I'm not worried about her dropping it.