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Potion Making

Behind the Business

Because childhood should be full of fizz, foam, and imagination.

Hey, I’m Kirsty – the creative mind behind Pack n Play Trays.

I was lucky to grow up with parents who worked tirelessly to give me and my siblings a magical, memory-filled childhood. They showed me the value of hard work and resilience, and ever since, I’ve dreamt of building something of my own. Like many small business owners, the hardest part was figuring out what that “something” would be.

I’m a naturally creative person, and my first venture was designing and baking wedding cakes. While it brought success, it never quite felt like the thing. That clarity came after becoming a parent myself.

I’ve always loved imaginative play – I grew up making mud pies and petal soups (who didn’t?), and now I see that same spark in my two boys. But after enough moments of them raiding the kitchen cupboards and splashing around in my expensive toiletries, I realised parents needed an easier way to support this kind of play.

During lockdown, I began putting together sensory trays as a way to keep the boys entertained and engaged. That’s how Pack n Play Trays was born.

What started as simple messy play evolved into magical potion kits – and that’s when I knew I’d found “The Idea.” Now, we're a thriving little brand with a big heart, built on creativity, childhood joy, and a desire to make life a little easier (and more magical) for parents like me.

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award winning themed potion kits for children
Inspiring Creativity

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Inspiring Creativity One Potion at a Time

At Pack n Play Trays, we create magical potion kits designed to spark joy, creativity, and connection. Handmade in small batches in our UK studio, our child-safe ingredients fizz, foam, and surprise with every use. Tested by our in-house experts (my two boys!), our kits are fun for kids and easy for parents — no kitchen raids or costly bath products needed.

From kitchen table beginnings, we’ve grown into an award-winning small business with a loyal community of imaginative families. Our small but mighty team of “potion pixies” brings a little magic to homes across the UK. Proud winners of Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday, we’re excited to be featured on Not On The High Street while staying true to our handmade, playful roots.

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Reviews

  • "I've bought from this seller before and they are pretty much my go-to. Bought this and another set for my boy's 6th birthday party. 9 high energy 6 yo's and they were all entranced making potions for a whole hour! The only thing I needed to do was occasionally pass them some ingredients which I had decanted into some poundland pots. I had to tell them it was time to stop for food otherwise they would have all carried on! Fantastic and highly recommend."
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  • "I bought this as a gift for my nieces and they absolutely loved it! They used the kit at bathtimes to make potions and managed to make it last multiple bath sessions. It all smelled amazing too and bought lots of joy. Its set the bar for gifts very high now!"
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    Chandler

  • "This is the second potion kit I've ordered and my children aged 8 and 4 love them. We had fast delivery, they are great quality and keep them busy for hours!"
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    Sarah E

  • "Absolutely brilliant company & a wonderful product. We couldn't be happier & our children are absolutely delighted with the potions kits."
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    Alexandra D

Press Comments

"“Kids loved creating fizzing, foaming potions with this clever, ocean-inspired kit—endless fun and creativity!”"
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Oct 2024

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15 Golden Oak Close, Farnham Common, Slough, SL2 3SY, GB

Terms and Conditions

Our potion kits are designed for children to promote imaginative play and creativity, so we do not include instructions or potion recipes.

*Please note that the colour of some kit components may vary and may not always be the same as shown in the images. All glass bottles and bowls seen in the images are for illustration purposes only and will not be included in the kits.

Testing

All our potion kits have been tested and are UKCA certified.

Advice & Recommendations

Please keep ingredients in a cool dry area to prolong the lifespan of your potion kits.

Please note that some ingredients may stain so please bear this in mind when mixing and making your potions in bowls and on surfaces.

Due to the ingredients' non-toxic nature, all potions can be disposed of discreetly.

Safety & Warnings

Children must be supervised by an adult at all times while playing with their potion kits.

These kits are recommended for children 3+, kits can contain small parts which may be a choking hazard for children under the age of 3. Please always take care around small children and note these kits are not suitable for under 36 months.

All ingredients are non-edible and are NOT for consumption.

Please dispose of all packaging safely and correctly and clean all equipment after use.

Avoid contact with eyes. Wear protective goggles.

Skin Irritation & Allergies

Although care is taken when creating all our kits they are made in an environment that may contain nuts (including peanuts), soya, sesame and gluten. - All ingredients are non edible and should NOT be consumed.

Ingredients contain salts that may sting cuts and dry out little fingers and citric acid may irritate the skin. Wash hands with water and avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, immediately rinse with cool running water. Please see individual items for ingredients listings. Please contact us for any queries or clarification.

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