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Sticky ball activity for babies and toddlers

June 27, 2016 by Kate 9 Comments

The first five years of a child’s life is absolutely critical to their development, however, sometimes it can be difficult finding ways to engage and entertain young children in educational play based activities. Well let me share with you a fabulous sticky ball activity for babies and toddlers. It’s great for sensory development and problem solving […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for babies, activities for toddlers, Sensory Play Tagged With: babies, baby play, ball, masking tape, sensory, sticky, two materials

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How to make Winter snow paint using only 3 ingredients

June 8, 2016 by Kate 18 Comments

There are various recipes available online, however, I believe that my snow paint using only 3 ingredients is one of the best. Yes, you only need 3 simple household ingredients and I can almost guarantee you’ll have them in your pantry right now! This snow paint recipe is non-toxic and can be whipped up in […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years Tagged With: baby play, paint, Winter

baby play game with sticky tape and pulling it off a table. Great for fine motor development.

Sticky tape challenge for babies

January 15, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

Sometimes it can feel difficult to know how to play with your baby, especially if they are mobile and looking for something to do. One game I highly recommend is to set up a special sticky tape challenge for babies. It’s a fabulous way to have them busily involve in an activity and develop their […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, activities for toddlers Tagged With: baby play, sticky tape

Baby massage using Johnsons baby product

How to give your baby a simple and loving massage

October 14, 2015 by Kate 8 Comments

It really is possible for parents to give a simple and loving baby massage and incorporate it into daily routine. Massage is relaxing and research has revealed that routine touch and massage is critical to a baby’s growth and development, communication and learning. In this post I am going to share with you some simple and […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, activities for babies, Parenting, Review, Sensory Play, Sponsored Post Tagged With: baby play, establishing connection, parenting, product review, relaxation

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Baby play idea using a tissue discovery box

August 27, 2015 by Kate 2 Comments

Very simple baby play activity that turns a simple tissue box into a learning discovery box. Your baby will be occupied and have great fun playing and pulling out and exploring all the wonderful treasures that have been hidden inside. It’s a game that they can play over and over again!  Poor Possum (aged 3 […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, activities for babies, busy bag, Play, Sensory Play Tagged With: baby play, discovery, sensory, texture

Why do babies put everything in their mouth?

July 23, 2015 by Kate 22 Comments

Why do babies put everything in their mouth? It can seem like one of the great mysteries of parenthood. In this post I share with you the reasons why everything that your baby grasps goes straight to their mouth and suggest a product that will help you manage this time of crazy sensory exploration. Boo […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, Giveaway, Parenting Tagged With: babies, baby, baby play, giveaway, learning, parenting, sensory

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Baby play sensory activity using tin foil

June 3, 2015 by Kate 5 Comments

From the moment they are born babies begin a learning journey. This is a simple and fun baby play sensory activity using tin foil, which will help them develop awareness and build strength in large muscle groups. Obviously this activity requires strict supervision.  Little Boo is growing every day and I’m finding that she is […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, activities for babies, Play, Sensory Play Tagged With: baby play, cause and effect, gross motor, listening, listening skills, muscle strength, tummy time

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My name is Kate and I am a mum to two little girls, Possum and Boo. We have lots of fun together learning with play at home and are pleased to share some of what we do with you.
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