Edible Cloud Dough Sensory Play

Baby cereal — rice or oat (2 cups)

Coconut oil (1/2 cup, softened but not melted)

A large mixing bowl

A baking sheet or high chair tray

Small cups, spoons, and cookie cutters

Pour two cups of baby cereal into a large bowl.

Add half a cup of softened coconut oil and mix with your hands.

Knead until the dough holds together when squeezed but crumbles apart easily — that's the cloud dough magic.

Spread the dough on a baking sheet or directly onto a high chair tray.

Show your toddler how to squeeze a fistful into a ball, then crumble it apart.

Add small cups, spoons, and cookie cutters for scooping and pressing.

Let your toddler go wild — squishing, crumbling, scooping, and yes, tasting.

This recipe is completely taste-safe, which is essential for toddlers who still put everything in their mouths.

The texture is unlike anything else — silky and soft, holds a shape briefly, then crumbles. Kids are fascinated.

Add a drop of vanilla extract for a subtle, pleasant scent.

If the dough feels too dry, add a tiny bit more coconut oil. Too wet? Add more cereal.

Cloud dough stores in a sealed container for about a week. Pop it in the fridge and let it come to room temperature before the next play session.