Illegal Craft?

[CedarCreek]

Yeah, our CCR&R was against that...they said we couldn't use rice, beans, etc in our sensory tables. Which was a shame to me because rice is the best in my opinion. But I understand their angle.

Uh oh..I use rice and beans in our sensory center.

[Hunni Bee]

Uh oh..I use rice and beans in our sensory center.

I don't agree with their opinion of that, but I understand it. That said, I fully intend to use natural products in my sensory tables (in my home) including some food items.

I feel that opinion is an adult interpretation and not really how a child would view it. But that's just MY opinion

[MrsSteinel'sHouse]

Lysol, I am talking spray. Your referring to the old Lysol in a bottle. You could spray the cardboard ones lightly with bleach water. The cardboard will dry.

[jokalima]

When I worked a DCC they would not let us use them, so that stuck in my head and I don't use them here at home unless they are the plastic ones that I can wash before they use them.

[Kaddidle Care]

How about spraying them with clear spray paint to seal them?

[Cradle2crayons]

If salmonella is the concern it would be Bo different than having a pet iguana or something of the sort.

Common sense just wash their hands really good afterwards and don't let them chew on the egg cartons.

Too much paranoia and we'd just lock them in a bubble all day.

[Blackcat31]

Uh oh..I use rice and beans in our sensory center.

Dry kidney beans can be toxic to kids.

http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2010/01/valentines-sensory-tub-2.html

http://www.foodreference.com/html/artredkidneybeanpoisoning.html

If salmonella is the concern it would be Bo different than having a pet iguana or something of the sort.

Common sense just wash their hands really good afterwards and don't let them chew on the egg cartons.

Too much paranoia and we'd just lock them in a bubble all day.

My state does NOT allow any pets that can transmit salmonella to the kids.

So no turtles or iguanas here.

I also don't believe any of these weird or odd rules have to do with paranoia. It has more to do with liability and the fact that people sue you for breathing wrong now days.

I am not in the least bit paranoid about anything but I sure am worried about someone suing me so that is a huge influence in my choices and policies in how I run my program.

[pandamom]

I work in a center and we're not allowed to use egg cartons. Or the cardboard toilet paper rolls. We're also not allowed to have classroom pets that can transmit salmonella (turtles, lizards, etc)

[e.j.]

I've never used egg cartons for crafts because I had heard there was a risk of salmonella, too. I just did a search, though, and there are sights where you can buy new, unused cartons. It's pricier than just using the used cartons but I thought I'd throw it out there in case someone really wants to do egg carton crafts with their kids without the worry of getting them sick or being cited for not following state regs: http://www.randallburkey.com/Paper-E.../products/363/ or http://www.eggcartonsonline.com/?gcl...FVGf4AodM2UADA

[Cradle2crayons]

Dry kidney beans can be toxic to kids.

http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2010/01/valentines-sensory-tub-2.html

http://www.foodreference.com/html/artredkidneybeanpoisoning.html

My state does NOT allow any pets that can transmit salmonella to the kids.

So no turtles or iguanas here.

I also don't believe any of these weird or odd rules have to do with paranoia. It has more to do with liability and the fact that people sue you for breathing wrong now days.

I am not in the least bit paranoid about anything but I sure am worried about someone suing me so that is a huge influence in my choices and policies in how I run my program.

First of all, other than the centers I've not see anyone SAY that their state regs said they couldn't use egg cartons so I'm unsure why you are acting like I said don't follow regulations??

[Blackcat31]

First of all, other than the centers I've not see anyone SAY that their state regs said they couldn't use egg cartons so I'm unsure why you are acting like I said don't follow regulations??

????? I never even mentioned egg cartons in my post. :confused:

I am not implying that YOU do anything? :confused:

I stated MY beliefs in regards to MY program.

Not really sure why you think everything I say is a personal attack on you... :confused: :confused:

this is similar to another thread where you did the same thing and another poster questioned you too? :confused: :confused:

I am NOT directing anything towards YOU personally.

sheesh....

I simply made a PERSONAL comment or PERSONAL opinion about kids living in a bubble and why I PERSONALLY follow certain guidelines...

[Michael]

I also don't believe any of these weird or odd rules have to do with paranoia. It has more to do with liability and the fact that people sue you for breathing wrong now days.

I agree with you. I am always thinking about if I need to an some kind of umbrella coverage to my policy. Having a big birthday party next month and I am considering extra insurance in case someone gets in an accident on the way home and blames me for offering beverages at the party. Its the world we live in now.