FROM the paddling pool to water hose fights, there's endless ways to keep kids entertained during the heatwave.

But one savvy mum has come up with a unique idea that's sure to prove a hit – DIY reusable water bombs.

The TikTok user, who posts under the acronym @thesciencebooth, often shares videos to help parents confidently carry out science at home with their children.

In this particular clip, she's seen with a couple of packets of sponge wipes from Tesco.

She then cuts each sponge into several strips, before picking up five and securing them in place with an elastic band.

Finally, she dunks them into a bowl of cold water and throws it at the garden fence to demonstrate just how well they work.

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The post has since garnered an impressive 973,000 views, with many praising the clever idea for being fun and environmentally friendly.

"Brilliant and you don't have all balloons to pick up," one person quipped.

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A second commented: "So brilliant! Full of environmentally, creative & cost effective ideas Carrie-Ann!!"

A third noted: "I did this the other day with cheap bath sponges cut in half, fantastic fun."

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Meanwhile, another joked: "You're defo the cool mum."

A further asked: "Why was this not a “ thing “ when my kids were small!"

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And one more person quipped: "Been making these since I was a kid."

"My mum was never impressed because she never had any sponges left (we also used normal sponges without the
rough side, cut them in half length ways and put them together)."

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