IMPORTANCE OF WATER PLAY FOR TODDLERS

WATER PLAY - BATH WITH TOYS

Have you ever wondered what are the benefits of water play for your toddler. Next time when he is enjoying himself and doesn't want to come out from the shower give him some extra time to enjoy since he is learning through water play. 

My bunny loves water and can splash around for hours without a moment of boredom. Since the weather is pleasant in Mumbai decided to give bunny a warm water bath with his animal toys, scoops and shower mug.

He enjoys splashing, grabbing his toys , pouring water and simply has a great time.

Im definitely doing this again since he felt good after his bath and was really hungry and ate well too, this play also builds up the child's appetite. #touchwood 

This activity develops

👣Fine Motor skills 👣Hand and eye coordination 👣Spatial awareness 👣Balance

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Ball pit play for toddlers

I was always looking forward to put my bunny in the ball pit and see him enjoy knowing the loads of benefits and most important the happy moments.

The first time we put our bunny in the ball pit , he just sat and watched. I took that as progress since he didn't cry but watched the other toddlers play and was soaking that in. I knew he needed more time and was amazed the second time with his progress. He crawled, jumped , walked around and even interacted with other toddlers.

So if your toddler doesn't respond the first time, don't give up but motivate them to try again. Encourage small movements and picking up and throwing the balls. Small encouraging words will help as well. 

An activity like this helps develop the toddler in so many ways and let me tell you a few.

Hand-eye coordination - grabbing the balls is really hard work.

Motor skills - crawling, reaching, grabbing, sitting, throwing, jumping, falling ....

Doing these things simultaneously is wonderful for both fine and gross motor skill development 

Balance - grabbing the balls whilst balancing  requires bunny to balance his body.

Early language skills - activities like these  encourage babbling which is great for early language development.

Cognitive development - increased neural pathways are formed when toddlers explore their world through concrete materials and live experiences 

Its advisable to supervise closely.