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Wagga WaggaI have recently seen various indications on the net of people stuffing bears with kitty litter, pudding rice, barley, lentils etc. I am aware kitty litter would not be very sensible but wondered about any other things you could use safely that would be easily available. Aquarium gravel was another thing suggested by someone on this forum but that may be a little too big.
Does anyone have any ideas of what you could use rather than the usual steel shot etc?
Hi Leanne, You could try plastic pellets which are easily available at spotlight stores, you can also try bengal bay garnet (dust free) or glass beads which you can order online from Gerry's for example. Hope this helps! Plastic pellets are not heavy, garnet is heavy and glass is medium weight all depending on how much you use! happy bear making! 
Past Time BearsThe food products are likely to get contaminated with bugs.
Wagga WaggaThanks ladies. That's what I thought about the food products. Just wanted a quicker alternative than ordering online.
Posts: 102If aquarim gravel is too big, you could look for grit (little stones to feed birds). I have some for my budgies that is nearly as coarse as steel shot, but the stones are not round and have a rough surface.
Or you could buy these small glass beads (seed beads?), maybe you can find a cheap multicolored pack for children necklaces.
