Some kids enjoy bath time. But, for others, it isn’t the most welcomed part of the day. You don’t have to always worry about how you and your little one will be battling to get them into the tub. These babies bath time games can create fun memories for both of you. Experiences that make them eagerly wait for the next bath time. From infancy, till they reach 5 – 7 years (during when you will be the one to bathe them) there are varieties of games you can play with your kids. Here are 10 bath time games. These are fun games and they make for a happy parent.
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Babies Bath Time Games: Bubbles
You can create some fun memories when you choose this one from the babies bath time games. You should add this before you start bathing your kids as the bathing water might get dirty once you start bathing them. You shouldn’t use dirty bathing water to make bubbles. Alternatively, you can have a separate basin for the bubble mixture, though you may want to skip the corn syrup. You and your child can see how big the bubbles you blow can get. Then how long they last before exploding. They can also burst it (they like that a lot). If you discover that your baby is fond of bubbles then this could be your number one from the babies bath time games.
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The Puppet Show
Hosting your puppet show at home is no easy task. You should probably learn a few puppet movements before you start. Don’t worry, it’s not that hard. You can simply sew some washcloths or old socks together, sew on some googly eyes and you’ll have hand puppets you can use for your show. Babies love being entertained. They like to observe strange things, that’s why they get hooked on cartoons. So, don’t make them miss this one from the babies bath time games list. They will love to see mom’s homemade cartoon show. Create fun scenarios for them (you’ll know if it’s fun when they start laughing). Be imaginative and diversify.
The Assembly Line
If your baby is at least 2-years-old, you can create a bathing assembly line for them. How does this work? Pick a few of their toys and let them also bathe their toys. Once they start bathing their toys (while you are bathing them at the same time) you two have formed an assembly line. You can try to see how many toys they can wash before you finish bathing them. Make it fun, talk to them and encourage them while they are at it. You can ask them whether they’ve finished washing the head or the legs. This one from the list of babies’ bath time games encourages them to get them invested in the whole process.
Road Race To The BathTub
This choice of babies bath time games is for the young kids that love toy cars. Create a road track for their toy cars. Get them to set the car in motion. The track should lead directly to the bathtub so the car gets over the tub. Be careful to use toy cars that won’t mind getting wet. Plastic ones are probably best, since metal ones may rust. Most kids would love this one and might continue to play it to an older age. Remember, the point is to get the child to enjoy their bath, so use this as an incentive to get them more interested in the process..
The Young Picasso
Children love painting. It’s a fact for most children, but the main reason they love to paint is that they love colors so much. Mixing colors can be a learning experience and it is fun to see what turns up when mixing certain colors. You and your kid could try your hands at some bath time painting. Don’t forget to integrate the idea that it is about bathing and having a good time with your kid (maybe ask them if they can draw a bathtub). Babies’ bath time games can include roller-ball colored soaps that they can paint on themselves and the tub walls that are safe and fun.
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Peek-A-Boo
Peek-a-boo is one of those babies bath time games you can play with kids of any age. Well, they shouldn’t be old enough that it no longer interests them. With this game, you do not need to explain to your kid how the game works. That would kill the excitement and fun that comes with peek-a-boo. Kids usually get it (just ensure you use funny facial expressions). Cover your face with your palms, then surprise them with a facial expression they weren’t expecting. You can change the expression on your face so it’s a new expression every time. You can also get them to try. The fun part is when you peek through your fingers and they can see your peeping eyes.
The Pond Bathing
When playing this one from the list of babies bath time games, there are different scenarios you can create in the bathroom that your child may enjoy. An interesting one is the pond setting. Just get some greens (toys), a few floating frogs and some insects. If you want to go the extra mile you could get some fishes (toys) and water coloring agents. But ensure the coloring agents are safe for use in your child’s bathing water. Make the whole tub to resemble a pond and then your child can pretend to be taking their bath in a pond. Children love these sorts of things. You obviously can’t do this every day, so you can try it once in a while.
Name That Part
Want one of those babies bath time games that will both educate your kid and entertain them at the same time? Teach them the different body parts and ask them to name the parts one by one. Once they name a part, then you wash that part. They need to then name another part and then you wash. You can start from the top, the bottom; head, neck, ears, nose and so on. Encourage them while they are at it. Do this a few times and they will know the basic body parts visible to them. You can also teach them a bit more advanced (subtler) parts. For example, the scapula (shoulder blade).
Perfect Bath Time Foam
Your kid is sure to enjoy a bubble bath. Make the water foam. Experts suggest waiting until the child is at least 3-years-old. This choice of babies bath time games is a fun addition to bath time and can create an entirely new atmosphere. Pouring the bubble bath mix in while running the water creates more foam. Show your child how they can make themselves different kinds of beards; short ones, fat ones, long ones down to their belly button. Or they could make a helmet or shape the foam into different hairstyles: a poofy afro, a smart bob, a short side-parted boy cut style.
Raining In The Tub
This is an especially fun choice of babies bath time games to play with your baby. Though the child has to be at least 2-years-old. It is even nicer if you don’t usually use the shower (that is if you make use of a basin and bowl to bathe them). All you have to do is get an old plastic bottle or cup, punch a few holes in the cap and fill it up with water. Now you and your child can pretend that rain is falling while you squeeze the bottle over their heads. This can be especially interesting because it stimulates the child’s imagination.
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