The bottle of calm is a technique against the crying of children that is helping parents around the world. Here we tell you how to do it.
The educator María Montessori created the method of education for children that bears her name and which is based on exploiting all the abilities of children without resorting to punishment but through affection and respect.
Within the ideas of María Montessori, she developed what is known as “the bottle of calm“, a revolutionary idea to calm children’s tantrums.
It is a plastic bottle that contains water, glue and diamond. When your child is having a tantrum or his cry is inconsolable, give him the bottle of calm to shake it and be distracted by the movement of the diamond. Little by little, you will notice how the little one begins to calm down and relax.
The bottle of calm works in the same way that yoga, meditation or the exercise of looking at a candle does; stress management techniques that help kids and adults clear their minds.
The ideal age to use the bottle of calm is from two to five years, remember to use attractive materials, bright colors and that the bottle is not too heavy for your hands.
How do I make the bottle of calm?
materials
A clear plastic jar
1 to 2 tablespoons of diamond glue
3 or 4 teaspoons of diamond of an attractive color
1 drop of artificial coloring in your little one’s favorite color
Hot water
Transparent children’s shampoo
Silicone gun
Process
1. Mix all the materials inside the jar, but leave an air finger for movement. The different densities of the shampoo and glue will make everything move at different speeds and in different ways.
2. You can include small toys inside or figures like stars, animals or hearts. Make sure that no material is toxic. Finally, glue the top of the bottle with a silicone gun and make sure it is firmly attached.