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Busy Bee Tray Reflective Mirror Insert (Accessory Only)
Busy Bee Tray Reflective Mirror Insert (Accessory Only)
Busy Bee Tray Reflective Mirror Insert (Accessory Only)
Busy Bee Tray Reflective Mirror Insert (Accessory Only)

Gus + Mabel

Busy Bee Tray Reflective Mirror Insert (Accessory Only)

$46.00

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The Busy Bee Mirror Insert slips into the tray bed in place of the section insert. The tray becomes a mirror surface; everything above it is reflected below.

Children lift their hands and watch them appear in the surface below. They hold a pinecone over it and see two pinecones. They press a finger to the glass and find another pressing back.

A finger notch makes the insert easy to lift out for cleaning or swapping. Impact-resistant acrylic; it will not shatter.

Pairs with the Busy Bee Tray (2, 4, or 6 compartments).

MaterialAcrylic
Includes1 mirror insert
Size15 in diameter
Pair withBusy Bee Tray · Felt mats
Origin DesignedAustralia MadeChina

Age Recommendations

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From age three and up, across the Pre-K to early-primary years. Use with adult setup near water for the youngest.

Why it lasts.

We carry the Mirror Insert because self-recognition is a developmental milestone, and mirror play is how it happens. A child who sees themselves in a flat mirror at eye level is having a different experience than a child who sees themselves reflected in a surface they can reach into and interact with from above. The Busy Bee configuration creates that second experience. It is impact-resistant acrylic; it will not shatter in a classroom.

Who it's for

For the parent
A small piece that changes the whole tray: add water and flowers and your child has a mirror that doubles petals and catches the sky.
For the educator
Scaffolds reflection, symmetry, and self-recognition on the nature table, dropping into the existing Busy Bee base for small-group observation.
For the gift-giver
Packaged in a stunning, gift-ready box. A thoughtful add-on that turns water and flowers into something quietly absorbing.

Ways to play.

Float petals, leaves, and pebbles on a shallow layer of water and watch the surface double them and catch the sky. Use it for symmetry and reflection play, light and shadow, and calm self-portrait moments. It drops into the Busy Bee Tray base in place of a sorting insert.

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Details

Materials & construction

Material: Impact-resistant acrylic

Features: Finger notch for easy removal

Compatibility: Fits all Busy Bee Tray configurations

Note: Accessory only; Busy Bee Tray sold separately

Care & storage
Wipe with a microfiber cloth using equal parts white vinegar and water, sprayed onto the cloth rather than the mirror. Avoid excess moisture during cleaning and play: trapped moisture can desilver the edges over time and leave dark spots. It still works if that happens, but it keeps its clarity best kept dry.
Shipping & returns

Shipping

In-stock items ship from LA in 1–3 business days, plus 1–6 in transit (contiguous U.S.).

  • $10.95 standard, free on orders $150+ (after discounts, before tax)
  • Partner-warehouse items can take up to 2 weeks, check the product page
  • Pre-orders follow their own timeline; mixed orders ship together when the pre-order arrives
  • Local LA/OC delivery, Quick Ship, Hawaii/Alaska, and international at checkout

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Returns accepted for 30 days from delivery. If the toy isn't right, send it back. Free returns on damaged or defective items.

Gus + Mabel Gus & Mabel is an Australian brand founded by Chanelle, a mother set on sustainably designed, ethically made play. This accessory is designed in Melbourne and made from a shatter-resistant acrylic mirror that drops into the Busy Bee Tray to add light, reflection, and a new way to look at every loose part.
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