Buying gifts for grandchildren can be a fun yet challenging task. But when all else fails, finding something educational, engaging, and age-appropriate is key.

Well, Kmart may have solved that puzzle with its latest offering—a $15 Kids' Sensory Bin that’s earning rave reviews from parents and grandparents.

Kmart has long been a popular store for people searching for great deals, whether that’s on toys, clothing, homewares, or cleaning gadgets.

With its broad range, bargain prices, and convenient locations, it's no wonder it's a favourite destination for picking up presents for the grandkids.

Sensory Bin Under the Sea Kit, $15. Source: Kmart

The new Sensory Bin is being called 'genius' for its ability to captivate and occupy little ones for extended periods of time. It provides a multisensory experience that stimulates young minds across vision, sound, texture and more.

The Under the Sea version includes slime, magic sand, rubber sea creatures, pearl beads, foam balls, plastic sea stars, fabric shells, a boat, and tweezers. While that last addition may seem odd on the surface, tweezers actually help develop children's fine motor skills as they pinch and pick up tiny objects.

By engaging various senses, the bin helps strengthen cognitive, social-emotional and motor development in children. No wonder kids can play with it for up to 45 minutes straight, as one impressed parent shared online!

‘Keeps the kids entertained for ages. So worth it,’ a customer commented.

‘That is amazing for $15,’ another said.

Other parents have gotten creative, customising the bin to make edible versions with jelly and crushed biscuits substituted for sand. This allows babies to safely explore and interact with the bin.

Another shopper shared: ‘If you have a baby that loves to eat everything, you could make it using jelly and then Marie Biscuits and put them in a blender, then use for the sand so it's all edible besides the toys.’

The sensory bin has received glowing reviews on the Kmart website as well, with customers calling it 'amazing' and planning to buy multiple for all the kids in the family.

‘Love that Kmart has brought out sensory boxes! Good size. [...] And can easily be used again and again with jelly or blended Cheerios,’ one shopper wrote on the website.

With the convenience of online shopping and delivery, it's easier than ever for grandparents to surprise their grandkids with this hot ticket item that provides hours of educational entertainment.

Aside from Under the Sea, Kmart also released other versions of the Sensory Bin. There’s the Mermaid Discovery Set, Dinosaur Discovery Kit, and Outer Space Playset—perfect for the little ones in your life with varied interests!

Key Takeaways

• Kmart released a Sensory Bin range priced at $15 that would make suitable presents for grandchildren.
  
• These Sensory Bins were lauded by shoppers for their ability to captivate and occupy little ones for extended periods of time.
  
• The Under the Sea version includes slime, magic sand, rubber sea creatures, pearl beads, foam balls, plastic sea stars, fabric shells, a boat, and tweezers—which can help develop the child’s motor skills.
  
• Different variants of the Sensory Bin are also available on the website: Mermaid Discovery Set, Dinosaur Discovery Kit, and Outer Space Playset.
  

Next time you're looking for a clever gift, you might want to consider this sensory bin from Kmart. Chances are it will earn you 'World's Best Grandparent'!

Have you started looking for Christmas gifts, members? What was your favourite gift you received as a child? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[mylittletibbies]

What a great idea.

 

[AlanQ]

Interesting that the previous story was about Aust Post and the cut off for deliveries for the holidays, but this isn't referenced as:

That's not all! Shoppers are also rushing to Kmart for this 'genius' $15 item, perfect as a 'holidays' gift.​

Over this American referencing that has crept into the vernacular of THIS country. It's alway been called the cut off for delivers for Christmas not the 'holidays'. PS: I'm not a christian but it's still called Christmas time in this country even if you're not a christian. Why would anyone send a gift at Christmas (with birthday exception) for the 'holidays'?

 

[magpie1]

Is it really safe for babies if you are combining some parts that are edible whilst so many small parts are not ?, especially as one person stated that some babies like to put everything in their mouth.....could the smaller non edible parts be considered a choking hazard for babies ?......just a thought. No parent would want their young baby to experience that.