As the cold weather ushers in snow, ice, and wind, you might take fewer walks outside with your baby and generally hang out inside more and more. But just because the winter weather keeps you inside doesn’t mean there aren’t many fun and stimulating indoor activities you can do with your baby. Here are five easy activities to have fun with your little one all winter long.
Indoor Sensory Tummy Time
Most parents know about tummy time. Simply lay one of your muslin or outdoor blankets down in the living room to create a soft and safe play mat. But this tummy time can be filled with activities that excite your baby’s senses. You can present some fresh herbs like rosemary or basil on a tray in front of your baby to help stimulate their sense of smell. Fill up a resealable plastic bag with water and ice so they can familiarize themselves with the cold sensation. Another great idea is to tie a helium balloon to one or both of their ankles. This creates a fun little game of kicking the balloon and helps develop your baby’s leg muscles.
Daily or Nightly Storytime
There is no doubt that reading to your little one early on is a good thing and could be a part of their overall development. So, set aside some daily storytime into your routine and curl up with a cozy muslin swaddle to settle in for a story. This is also a great activity to introduce just before naptime or bedtime to get your baby relaxed and ready for dreamland.
Create Sensory Water Bags
Do you know all those tiny items that your baby is obsessed with putting in their mouth? Well, this option allows your baby to explore those little objects in a safe way. Just put those small items like buttons, peas, straws, or anything you can think of into a sealable bag with water. They can touch and explore to their heart’s desire without any danger.
Bubble Baths
Bubble baths are such an underrated time for exploration. Whether you’re bathing your little one in the bathtub or the sink, add some baby-safe bubble bath so they can explore the sensation of the bubbles. Many bubble bath soaps are also scented, which can help stimulate your baby’s sense of smell. Just be ready with warm hooded towels for afterward, and let your little one sit back and have some fun under your supervision.
A Walkthrough Home Tour
This fun little activity is a great way to introduce everyday objects to your baby. Just carry them from room to room and let them touch and look at all the different environments that make up your home. This is an excellent way to introduce different textures to your baby in a safe and supervised manner.
About Little Unicorn
You and your family deserve the best. That’s why Little Unicorn creates all of their baby products at the highest quality and goes through rigorous testing to ensure they meet international safety standards. With a vast selection of swaddling muslins, large burp cloths, carseat canopies, and customizable diaper bags, you’ll have everything you need to welcome your little one home. Little Unicorn products feature hand-painted designs that make the most adorable baby shower gifts. Whether you need some new nursery items or you’re helping friends and family welcome a new baby into the world, choose Little Unicorn.
Find the baby products to make this winter magical at https://littleunicorn.com/
Original Source: https://bit.ly/3junDDe
