Creative Play Retailer January 2026 | Page 5

Few toys capture the joy of creativity quite like the Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Dough Kit. Designed for young artists and imaginative bakers, this set turns everyday playtime into a whimsical ice cream party. It includes everything needed to craft colorful sundaes and cones using four richly scented doughs— chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and banana. Each scent mirrors the real dessert experience, adding a delightful sensory layer to pretend play.
The kit comes well-equipped with four 3.5-ounce tubs of modeling dough, a tipped extruder, an ice cream scoop, and three plastic cones. The dough is easy to handle, non-toxic, and rehydratable, meaning the fun lasts as long as the imagination does. The texture is smooth and pliable, never crumbling or sticking, which parents will appreciate for easy clean-up. Its salty taste acts as a clever deterrent from tasting while keeping safety in mind.
Children can mix and match colors using the included chart to create new shades and scents, broadening the experience into both art and science. The kit promotes creativity, hand-eye coordination, and screen-free play— skills and habits valued in childhood development. Made proudly in Canada, this dough set also stands out for its quality and attention to detail.
As a gift, the Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Dough Kit is an engaging choice for birthdays and holidays alike. It balances fun and education beautifully, making it ideal for children aged three and up who love handson activities and imaginative play.