On Sun, 08 May 2011 20:52:48 +0100, Stephen wrote:

It has its DIY uses, but is not very satisfying for kids - it so
fine
it has little body and even when wet is not easy to make free
standing
"things" out of. IME play sand works better with a bit more
variation
in grit size so that it locks together better.

Now I'm not sure what to buy, the other replies seemed to recommend
it!

Depends what the kids want to do with the sand.

Builders soft sand is more akin to what you'll find on a beach and
when damp will make sandcastles from packed and up turned buckets. It
does contain a lot of very fine mud and will stain clothing and
fingers. It'll mostly wash out though.

Silver sand won't have quite the same the damp constructional
properties but when dry will pour and flow nicely and you can push it
into heaps with toy diggers etc.

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Cheers
Dave.