Easy way to make your own Sensory Crash Pad

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Crash pads are often used when children fall, but they can be a safety feature for children playing at the park or backyard. They provide a cushion for children to fall into, ensuring they can bounce back up and continue playing. The purpose of using a crash pad is to protect children from potential injuries and ensure they can continue playing safely.

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1. Take your two pieces of fabric and match the wrong sides together.

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2. Pin three sides together, leaving the fourth side open for now.

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3. Sew three sides together. Remember, you don’t have to do any fancy sewing. It’s very basic. Or, if you do not have a sewing machine, try gluing Velcro to all three sides of your fabric.

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4. When you have sewn three sides together, turn your fabric inside out so the right sides are now showing.

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5. Stuff your bag full of foam scraps.

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6. Sew the fourth side of the pad and you are ready to go!

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