JacquieL Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Do you use glitter with under threes or is this not allowed for health and safety reasons? I am asking because a local play group has been using it in dough etc. and a parent pointed out that it should only be used with over threes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Do you use glitter with under threes or is this not allowed for health and safety reasons? I am asking because a local play group has been using it in dough etc. and a parent pointed out that it should only be used with over threes. Interesting question - I can't say I've looked at glitter from this angle before but I'll bet it does say "not for children under three". However I'm not sure what kind of health and safety threat it would pose? We certainly use it both in nursery and at the Stay and Play. Will watch this with interest... Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 We used a lot of glitter in playgroup and had children from 2 1/2 years up. In my entire time there I never had a single glitter related incident, so I would conclude that from a health and safety viewpoint the risk of using it was low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 We use it for 2.5yr upwards an have been doing so for the past 10 years . What is the reason for not using it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 It will be eyes I suppose as the individual flakes are quite sharp - easy to rub into eyes. We did get some in a child's eyes many years ago, and flushed it out without any problems, but it makes you aware of potential risks. We still use it, but not at activities where children have free access to it as glitter on its own. having said that, it's in dough as we figure the salt would make them cry anyway if they got it in their eyes too, and in sand for the same reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 If you try and google it you end up with loads of hits about Gary Glitter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Isnt it because Glitter is made from glass- our Health and safety person used to HATE us using it! Didnt stop us though, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 we use it with 2 1/2 year olds - never heard you cant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 well, I cn confirm that if a tiny one eats it, they get glittery poo! I'm not sure that it is made from glass any longer.We buy stuff from The Works, which comes in great big pots for £1.99 for general use, and it's definately made from plastic papery stuff.The 'special glitter' for extra nice things, we tend to use more sparingly and under a more watchful eye,though the children are free to access everything at all times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 glittery poo - excellent seriously though thinking about our glitter its thin and bendy (so not glass im sure!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 glittery poo - excellent He was the unknown fifth Teletubbie, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Isnt it because Glitter is made from glass- our Health and safety person used to HATE us using it! Didnt stop us though, lol No, glitter isn't made from glass, it's made from sheets of foil, like silver foil, but a bit thicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 well, I cn confirm that if a tiny one eats it, they get glittery poo! I'm not sure that it is made from glass any longer.We buy stuff from The Works, which comes in great big pots for £1.99 for general use, and it's definately made from plastic papery stuff.The 'special glitter' for extra nice things, we tend to use more sparingly and under a more watchful eye,though the children are free to access everything at all times Yes I can vouch for that!! We once did a nice mixture of weetabix and glitter BIG MISTAKE (but looked nice in the builders tray!!!!!! xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 We use glitter with 2 1/2 year olds too. Lots and lots and lots of it!! I love, love, love it!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I love, love, love it!!!!!! Really? I would never have guessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 We use glitter with 2 1/2 year olds too. Lots and lots and lots of it!! I love, love, love it!!!!!! us too, but that would be 'cos..........................we're both from Essex!!!!!! xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 us too, but that would be 'cos..........................we're both from Essex!!!!!!xxx Maybe we use loads of glitter to make up for the lack of scissors in the setting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks for all your replies. I think if children are properly supervised they are at no more danger from glitter that lots of other things they use. The problem is that this has now gone to an H&S person and they have confirmed that it cannot be used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chill Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 ooooohh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Well Jacqui maybe you ought to ask them to remove scissors, sharp pencils etc as well!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yes methinks the world is gradually going mad! At this rate there wont be anything the children can do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks for all your replies. I think if children are properly supervised they are at no more danger from glitter that lots of other things they use. The problem is that this has now gone to an H&S person and they have confirmed that it cannot be used I just looked at the date and it doesn't seem to be 1st April!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 My husband is a Health ans Safety Advisor and he can see no reason why you cant use it. He says just to make sure its non toxic and it comes from a reputable suplier and for safety data sheet if not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 well, I cn confirm that if a tiny one eats it, they get glittery poo! I'm not sure that it is made from glass any longer.We buy stuff from The Works, which comes in great big pots for £1.99 for general use, and it's definately made from plastic papery stuff.The 'special glitter' for extra nice things, we tend to use more sparingly and under a more watchful eye,though the children are free to access everything at all times Hi, Narnia, I get through quite alot of glitter, and was wondering if The Works is a shop near where you live, or is it online. I've had a look, but can't find anything. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I don't know, we're in the west country and there seem to be a lot of them round here, I assumed they were a national chain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 'the works' are all over the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have spent most of the evening trying to find chapter and verse on this as, unless I come up with something 'official' to counteract the H&S eddict, the group won't feel they can use it. The trouble is a lot of the bottles say not be be used by under-threes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I found THIS!!!java script:void(0); Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 We use glitter by the ton! or so it seems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 You know it is christmas when you take your under garments off to get in the shower and there is a sprinkling of glitter falling to the floor!! Or is that just me??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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