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Cozy, Chocolatey and Oh-So-Bubbly Winter Bath Recipes
There’s nothing like a warm bath on a chilly winter day—especially when it smells like hot cocoa and marshmallows! Our Totally Tubular Hot Chocolate Soak is the ultimate cozy treat. Clean ingredients and all natural chocolate-inspired scents turn bath time into a sweet, sensory escape (no sugar rush required).
Mix, match, and create wintery scent “recipes” using our 3-in-1 Bubble Bath, Body Wash & Shampoos and Mini Bath Bombs to make every soak feel like a cozy retreat.
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Candy Cane Swirl Gingerbread Dream Toasty Marshmallow Snowflake Sundae Cranberry Cocoa Frosty Berry Bliss Citrus Cider Splash Cherry Bark Bliss Winter Wonderland Berry Nice Blizzard Caramel Snow Cone Cozy Cabin Cocoa Sweet Snow Day
13 Cozy Bath Recipes to Try
Use any combo of 3-in-1s, lotions, or bath bombs. All Dabble & Dollop formulas are dermatologist-tested, safe for sensitive skin, and made with clean ingredients.
Candy Cane Swirl
MIX: Vanilla Whip + Strawberry Gel
Sweet, simple, and perfect for littles.
Gingerbread Dream
MIX: Vanilla Whip + Tangerine Gel
Cozy cookie energy with a citrusy wink.
Toasty Marshmallow
MIX: Cocoa Bath Bomb + Vanilla Whip
Like marshmallows melting into cocoa.
Snowflake Sundae
MIX: Coconut Gel + Vanilla Whip
Fluffy, sweet, and snow day approved.
Cranberry Cocoa
MIX: Cherry Conditioner + Cocoa Bath Bomb
Tart meets chocolatey for a festive twist.
Frosty Berry Bliss
MIX: Blueberry Gel + Vanilla Whip
Cool berries and creamy vanilla create a calming vibe.
Citrus Cider Splash
MIX: Orange Gel + Honeydew Gel
Juicy, cozy, and market-fresh treat.
Peppermint Bark Bliss
MIX: Vanilla Whip + Cherry Conditioner
Soothing, soft, and just the right amount of sweet.
Winter Wonderland
MIX: Coconut Gel + Lemon Gel
Clean, bright, and fresh as new snow.
Berry Nice Blizzard
MIX: Strawberry Gel + Blueberry Gel + Coconut Gel
Fruity, frosty fun for a winter day of play.
Caramel Snow Cone
MIX: Strawberry Gel + Vanilla Whip + Tangerine Gel
Warm, creamy sweetness with a citrus zing.
Cozy Cabin Cocoa
MIX: Cocoa Bath Bombs + Coconut Gel
Rich, comforting, blanket-level cozy.
Sweet Snow Day
MIX: Blueberry Gel + Vanilla Whip
A swirl of sweet, snowy joy.
Clean and Cozy All Year Long
All Dabble & Dollop products are dermatologist-tested, safe for sensitive skin, and made with clean ingredients—so you can create endless winter recipes without worry. What recipes will your children mix up?
Explore limited-edition treats, stocking stuffers, and bundles that bring the season to life—one bubble at a time.
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18 Sensory Play Ideas for a Sweet Holiday Break
When the holiday hustle hits, finding calm, creative ways to keep little hands busy can be a challenge. That’s where Dabble & Dollop comes in — our gentle, dermatologist-tested products are designed for mixing, playing, and exploring the senses.
This season, turn bath time (and beyond) into a sensory playground that’s safe, simple, and naturally scented. Each idea below uses our clean, USA-made 3-in-1s, lotions, and bath bombs.
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Winter & Snowy Sensory Play
Scent & Imagination Games
Calming & Cozy Rituals
Why Sensory Play Matters
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Foam & Bubble Play
Foamy Sundaes: Whisk a few pumps of 3-in-1 with warm water to create thick, fluffy foam. Scoop into bowls and “decorate” with sprinkles for pretend sundaes.
Whipped Cream Bath Art: Turn bubble bath into peaks of “whipped cream” foam, then add food-coloring dots or bath crayons for festive art.
Bubble Volcano: Mix baking soda and our 3-in-1 gel in a cup, then pour vinegar for a fizzing, foamy volcano — safe, sensory science at its sweetest.
Sweet Science & Fizzy Fun
Bath Bomb Excavation: Drop Mini Drops into warm water and let kids “rescue” them with a spoon or net.
Mini Bath Bomb Painting: Crush bath bombs, mix with a few drops of water, and “paint” inside the tub. Designs fizz away at rinse time.
Scented Slime (Oobleck): Combine cornstarch, water, and a small amount of 3-in-1 for easy, sweetly scented, squishy fun.
Rainbow Fizz Jars: Place different colored mini bath bombs in a clear jar for a visual rainbow. Add water and stir to watch the colors swirl together.
Winter & Snowy Sensory Play
Scented Snow Sensory Bin: Mix baking soda with a bit of 3-in-1 gel for cool, crumbly “snow.” Use scoops, cups, or cookie cutters to build scenes.
Scented Ice Cubes: Freeze diluted 3-in-1 mixed with natural food coloring into ice cubes and drop into warm bath water for sweet-smelling, sensory magic.
Holiday Hot Cocoa Tub: Add our All Natural Cocoa bath bombs and Vanilla Whip 3-in-1 to a warm bath and let kids “soak in the season.”
Scent & Imagination Games
Holiday Scent Matching: Pump different Dabble & Dollop scents (Cherry, Vanilla, Strawberry) in cups and let kids guess which is which.
Mix-Your-Own Potion: Encourage kids to create a “signature scent” by combining 3-in-1s in small cups (Strawberry + Vanilla = Sweet Cream!).
“Sweet Shop” Pretend Play: Use foam or whipped bubbles as “ice cream,” “frosting,” or “milkshakes” for pretend café play.
Mix & Match Lab: Set up a “lab” with beakers or cups where kids experiment with scents, bubbles, and fizz.
Calming & Cozy Rituals
Lotion Spa Station: Set up a mini spa with Strawberry or Vanilla Lotion. Kids can “treat” dolls, siblings, or grown-ups — a mindful way to wind down.
Foam Prints: Spread whipped 3-in-1 foam on a tray, draw designs, then press paper on top to create bubble prints.
Gratitude Bubbles: As you fill the bath, ask kids to name one thing they’re thankful for with every handful of bubbles.
Bubble Relay: In the bath, challenge kids to blow bubbles from one cup to another using straws — giggly fun that builds coordination.
Why Sensory Play Matters
Sensory play encourages imagination, builds fine motor skills, and helps little ones regulate emotions. By engaging touch, sight, scent, and sound, kids explore the world in creative, calming ways — and Dabble & Dollop’s clean, gentle formulas make it easy for parents to say yes to the fun (without the chaos).
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Whether you’re hunting for winter break boredom busters or memories that don’t involve screens, these 18 sensory play ideas will fill your home with giggles and good, creatively clean fun. Go ahead — mix, bubble, and splash your way through the holidays.