Our Bear and Cub playdough has been lovingly handmade right here in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia designed with little hands (and busy parents) in mind.
This isn’t just playdough.  It’s a product we use every single day at the Bear and Cub Play Centre and in our own homes with our children. It’s been tested, tweaked, and tested again to make sure it’s soft, safe, easy to use, and genuinely enjoyable for both children and adults.
 
Why we love Bear and Cub Playdough
✔ Taste-safe and child-friendly
Made with simple, non-toxic ingredients and no nasties. While it’s not intended as food, it’s reassuring to know it’s safe for curious little ones who love to put everything in their mouths!
✔ Naturally coloured (no harsh dyes)
We use gentle, natural colours. No bright artificial dyes that stain hands, benches, clothes, or fingernails.
✔ No staining, no mess stress
This dough won’t leave hands tinted or colour trapped under tiny fingernails, one of the biggest complaints parents have with traditional playdough.
✔ Soft, smooth and easy to use
Perfectly soft for little hands, but not sticky. It lifts easily from the jar without tearing or crumbling. No more scraping sticky, gooey playdough out of the jar!
✔ Handmade in small batches
Each batch is made by hand with care, ensuring consistency, quality, and that beautiful fresh playdough feel.
✔ Play-centre tested
Used daily by dozens of children at Bear and Cub. So you know it stands up to real play, not just a pretty photo.
✔ Rehydrate and resuse
As the playdough begins to dry out over time, simply knead in a dash of water to rehydrate and restore its soft, smooth texture.
 
Perfect for:
Toddlers and preschoolers.
Sensory play.
Fine motor development.
Calm, screen-free play.
Play trays and invitations to play.
Gifts and activity setups at home.
 
What you’ll receive:
One 200g jar of handmade Bear and Cub playdough.
 
Care tips:
To keep your playdough fresh for longer, store in an airtight container and rehydrate with a little water when necessary.
 
✨ Simple. Safe. Thoughtfully made.
This is playdough you can feel good about bringing into your home.