Messy play - compost

[Ris2011]

I was wanting to set up a messy play table for my 3 year old. Do you know of any health hazards for them playing with compost (top soil)?

I will be supervising so will not allow to eat.

Thank you all the gardeners in advance (I myself do not have green fingers)

[Medusa]

I bought sterile soil to go with the mud kitchen I built and I keep it covered to prevent it being used as a stylish cat toilet. I'm sure you know that up-to-date tetanus vaccination is necessary for safe mud exploits.

[Ris2011]

thank you for your advice, i will use this sort of soil

[esme]

Our old childminder does this and the kids LOVE it - the parents not so much ;)

[BB100]

If you think about it compost is essentially rotting material...which is still rotting. Safer to get a bag of top soil which is different to compost. (I'm a qualified Early Years teacher) Also try soap flakes in warm water with whisks...they absolutely love all the bubbles they make.