Guest Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Hi I was just wondering if any one uses 'builders' sand for their sand provision. We have always used 'play' sand but as this is quite fine we have found that it goes everywhere!! Not an uncommon problem I know, but it did lead me to wonder whether we could use a coarser sand, does any one know of any health and safety issues? Thanks for your ideas and help Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I think builders sand will stain badly and is not as pure as play sand or silver sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinkerbell Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I think builders sand has not been washed and may have stuff in it that is not good for children. Tinkerbellx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Definitely stains badly Ruth. Not suitable at all! By the way, don't know if people are aware that Chandlers and builders merchants also sell play sand, usually much cheaper than the catalogues and if you buy 10 bags or so and let them know it's for a nursery they'll usually discount it quite a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 we get our play sand from the local quarry supplies for free and delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Crikey, that sounds good! Sadly, I don't think we've got any quarries around us... Incidentally, talking of sand getting everywhere, you might not have found Dee's Sand and Water article, which gives her opinions on the use of children's play sand. Find it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Thanks all for comments. You know what its like when you've lost your sense of humour...... Dee's article has certainly given me mine back......or maybe its because I have finished for the week.. hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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