Re: Playdoh

May 28, 2001

you can make your own playdough i would have to look up the directions if

interested it has flour, alot of salt and i think water. My son used to lick

his hand after playing with playdough not too much anymore

michele in pa

May 28, 2001

>>Does anyone know the ingredients in playdoh?

I guess they get that question a LOT. Here's the stock answer:

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Subject: What's in Play-Doh

Thank you for contacting us. Play-Doh is non-toxic, non-irritating &

non-allergenic, except as noted: Children who are allergic to wheat

gluten may have an allergic reaction to this product.

The exact ingredients of Play-Doh are proprietary. It is primarily a

mixture of water, salt and flour. There is no MSDS sheet required for

Play-Doh .

We hope this is helpful. If more information is needed, the child's

doctor can contact us directly. Thank you.

May 28, 2001

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I think that some of the home-made stuff may have Allum in it, don't know but is

this anything to do with Aluminum? Anyone???

I recall this about play-doh because my mother used to work in a play group and

to save cash they made their own. Having looked in the past at the ingredients,

I could not find much listed on the bought stuff, as has been already pointed

out there was plenty of salt too.

Jon.

[ ] Playdoh

Does anyone know the ingredients in playdoh? My son's school sent home a

video of his discrete trials and in one they were using playdoh to do " make

it bigger " during the whole trial (about 5 minutes) everytime he touched the

playdoh, he then immediately licked his hands and continued to do so for a

while afterward. What's a good substitute to use for playdoh?

Thanks

May 29, 2001

Please see attached recipes from Special Diets for Special Kids - Pg. 222

Play Clay

Most children like play clay, but the most commonly used brands actually

contain wheat! At many daycare centers and preschools, play clay is made on

site, reducing the cost and giving the children afun activity. Although

some teachersfollow the recipe on the Arm and HammerOR baking soda box, most

use flour based recipes. There are several ways to make this clay and you

should try one, especially ifyou child is a clay eater (as many children

are.) -In fact, there is even an edible version you can try if your child

insists on nibbling on his or her artistic creations. Ifyou use an edible

version, do not use food coloring (or use natural pigments such as

beetjuice.) Even ifyour child does not deliberately eat clay, it does tend

to adhere to little hands and get under nails, and could easily be

transferred to the mouth inadvertentl y

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Rice flour

1/2 Cup Corn starch

½ Cup Salt

2 tsp. Cream of tartar

I Cup Water

I tsp. Cooking oil

Food coloring

Combine all ingredients in a pot and cook over low heat until it forms a

ball. When cool enough to touch, pat gently until smooth. When completely

cool, store in an air-tight container.

Edible Play Clay

This clay is goodfor sculpting or playing with, and it can be eaten. It

doesn't dry out if stored properly.

Ingredients:

1/3 Cup CF margarine

½ tsp. Salt

1/3 Cup Light corn syrup

I tsp. Vanilla flavoring (GF)

I lb. GF Confectioner's sugar

Mix the first four ingredients with a strong electric mixer. When well

combined, add the powdered sugar and mix. Knead the dough until smooth,

divide into desired portions and color each with natural food colors. Store

in airtight containers (zipper-type plastic bags work well) and place in the

refrigerator to prevent spoiling.

Here's a recipe I've used , although it's not GF. 3 cups flour

1 1/2 cups salt

6 Tablespoons oil

3 cups water

6 teaspooon cream of tartar

Cook the stuff (medium), stirring, until it pulls from the side. Add food

coloring.

It comes out nice but, since it has no preservatives, it doesn't keep

forever.

[ ] Playdoh

Does anyone know the ingredients in playdoh? My son's school sent home a

video of his discrete trials and in one they were using playdoh to do " make

it bigger " during the whole trial (about 5 minutes) everytime he touched

the

playdoh, he then immediately licked his hands and continued to do so for a

while afterward. What's a good substitute to use for playdoh?

Thanks

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May 29, 2001

In a message dated 5/28/01 12:27:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Lake260@...

writes:

<<

Does anyone know the ingredients in playdoh? My son's school sent home a

video of his discrete trials and in one they were using playdoh to do " make

it bigger " during the whole trial (about 5 minutes) everytime he touched

the

playdoh, he then immediately licked his hands and continued to do so for a

while afterward. What's a good substitute to use for playdoh?

Thanks

>>good question, if you find out, please let me know, my son has

" sampled " as well. very salty, i know.Our luck, the tin, and lead are in it.

May 29, 2001

In a message dated 5/28/01 2:28:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

pfj42@... writes:

<<

The exact ingredients of Play-Doh are proprietary. It is primarily a

mixture of water, salt and flour. There is no MSDS sheet required for

Play-Doh . >>now that is really helpful, makes you wonder what is it that

they are leaving out. May I make a suggestion, that one of us takes it to a

lab and find out exactly what is in it. any volunteers, that have access to

a lab, that won't charge an arm and a leg for it?

May 29, 2001

play-doh has wheat gluten .. Its off limits for my son.. He really likes it

too much. Since he can't have gluten, he can't have play-doh. He really

went through a withdrawl with actual physical symptoms from the gf/cf diet..

the playdoh was the very first thing he went for while he was in this

withdrawl state.. Asking for it specifically by name. This from a child who

barely spoke.. So you know he is getting something from that play-doh.

just playing with it and licking ones fingers is enough for him to get it

into his system.. Strange too the teachers told me all he ever wanted to at

school was play with the play-doh... kelly

May 29, 2001

Thanks for the recipes, however my son is also highly allergic to corn. Is

there a substitute for that? ACK

In a message dated 5/28/2001 7:31:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

momo4a@... writes:

<< Please see attached recipes from Special Diets for Special Kids - Pg. 222