4M - KidzLabs - Table-Top Volcano

Erupt a Volcano on Your Tabletop — A Classic Science Experiment Kids Love

The 4M KidzLabs Table-Top Volcano is a reusable volcano model that lets kids trigger real eruptions using household ingredients. Add baking soda and vinegar, watch the lava flow — then reset and do it again. It's one of the most satisfying science experiments for young kids, and this kit makes it easy to set up anywhere.

What's Inside the Kit

• Volcano body (reusable)
• Inner chamber
• Decorative stickers
• Instruction guide

Also required but not included: baking soda (or bath fizzer) and vinegar — both common household items.

Why Kids (and Parents) Love It

• Instant wow factor: The eruption reaction is dramatic, visual, and endlessly repeatable
• Real chemistry: Kids learn about acid-base reactions in the most memorable way possible
• Reusable: Unlike single-use kits, this volcano can erupt as many times as you have baking soda and vinegar
• No batteries, no mess beyond the tray: Simple, contained, and easy to clean up
• Great for young scientists: Accessible enough for ages 3+ with adult help, engaging enough for older kids to explore independently

Good to Know Before You Buy

• Age: Suitable for ages 3+; younger children will need adult help and supervision
• Ingredients not included: You'll need baking soda (or a bath fizzer) and vinegar from home
• Reusable: The volcano body lasts indefinitely — just restock the household ingredients
• No batteries required
• Best used on a tray or outside to contain the eruption runoff

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do you need to make it erupt?

Baking soda and vinegar — that's it. Neither is included in the kit, but both are common household items. A bath fizzer can be used instead of baking soda for a slightly different effect. Add food colouring to the vinegar for a more dramatic lava look.

Can you use it more than once?

Yes — the volcano body is fully reusable. Simply rinse it out after each eruption, refill with baking soda and vinegar, and erupt again. Kids typically want to do it over and over.

What does the eruption actually look like?

The baking soda and vinegar react to produce a foamy, fizzing overflow that runs down the sides of the volcano — just like a real lava flow. Adding red food colouring to the vinegar makes it look even more realistic.

Is it messy?

The eruption produces foam that flows out of the volcano, so it's best used on a tray, in a sink, or outdoors. Cleanup is easy — just rinse with water.

What does it teach?

The eruption is a classic acid-base reaction — vinegar (an acid) reacts with baking soda (a base) to produce carbon dioxide gas, which creates the fizzing foam. It's one of the most visual and memorable chemistry demonstrations for young kids.

Product Details

• Brand: 4M
• Range: KidzLabs
• Recommended age: 3+
• No batteries required
• Reusable volcano body
• Requires: baking soda and vinegar (not included)