Super Absorbent Soaking Baby Ball is a vibrant, eco-friendly sensory toy designed for curious little hands. This multicolor "ocean ball" starts as tiny paintball-like beads and, with water, expands into a soft, squeezable ball. It’s crafted to deliver a kid-friendly, hands-on learning experience that combines play with a gentle introduction to absorption and growth.

How it works

To prepare a single soaking ball batch, use 300 ml of water for every 10 paintballs. Place the paintball beads in the water and let them sit for 3–5 days. The beads swell and fuse into a larger ball with a diameter of approximately 30–45 mm. Throughout the process, the color remains multicolor and vibrant—no color bleed or change during expansion.

What sets it apart

• Transparent growth timeline: Clear, predictable expansion from beads to a ball in just a few days—perfect for hands-on science play.
• Multicolor, no color-change design: Eye-catching appearance that stays vibrant as the ball grows.
• Eco-friendly and safe: 100% biodegradable and non-toxic, aligning with gentle-play standards for kids.
• Low-flame safety note: Non-flammable design enhances peace of mind during supervised play.

Ideal for

• Sensory and tactile play during bath time or indoor activities
• Educational moments that illustrate absorption, growth, and time-based change
• Gift or party favor ideas that delight children and parents alike

What’s included

• Ocean ball x1

Materials and safety snapshot

The Super Absorbent Soaking Baby Ball is designed for safe, supervised play. It is non-toxic and 100% biodegradable, offering a responsible option for parents who value eco-friendly toys. Always supervise young children during use and ensure the playing area is easy to clean after the ball reaches full size.

SHIPPING

Shipping times may vary based on the shipping method, location and weight of your order. Orders are processed within 2-7 business days and typically arrive within 5-25 business days.

Shipping options:

Canada:

• Standard: 10-35 business days
• Economy  18-40 business days
• Express: 5-14 business days

United States:

• Standard: 10-35 business days
• Economy 18-50 business days
• Express: 5-14 business days

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Pre-orders are shipped out based on priority when item becomes available. (first come first serve)

RETURNS

Defective or damaged items can be returned within 30 days of purchase. Email us at admin@theballdepot.com or through our Contact Us page.

Please contact us first before returning any items.

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REFUNDS

Contact us within 24 hours for a refund. (Some exceptions apply). After 24 hours, only a store credit will be issued.

For Pre-orders, contact us within 48 hours for a refund. After 48 hours, only a store credit will be issued.

For returns on defective or damaged items a full refund (minus 5% processing fee) will be given to original payment method or issued as in-store credit at our discretion.

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