Posted: 7/21/2008 7:59:32 AM EDT
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So, I made a sand box for my kids and instead of using wood I just dug a hole and lined it with landscaping cloth and intended to fill it with sand. Now the problem: The hole is aboout 8x7 and is 10 inches deep. I bought some of the "play sand" and 10 bags didn't even make a dent. Everyone I have spoken too in my family says I have to use play sand and that bulk sand is not good for a sand box. But at 2 bucks a bag it is cost prohibitive. I can go to a garden center and get bulk sand by the yard much cheaper and load it in a pickup. So any advice on using just construction sand vs. play sand? Am I going to do permanent damage to my kids if I let them play in construction sand instead of sterile washed play sand? Thanks Matt |
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Thanks for the reply, I have a tarp to cover it with and anyway my dog really only likes the one cat we have, all others animals are to chase or eat (birds squirrels, snakes, chicken, skunks etc...) From the way my step father was talking, anything but play sand is toxic to children and with one kid who eats sand and one kid who throws sand well.... I figured it was BS as I grew up with a sand pit filled with construction sand but just wanted to be sure before I let my kids loose in it. Matt |
