Continuing my series of recommendations For gifts for a first birthday Gift ideas that work for older babies And young toddlers Today I want to tell you about some bath books We LOVE books in our house And have them … Continue reading
Category Archives: tuff spot
Muddy Puddles Messy Play
With rainy days forecast over half term I thought I would share one of our favourite Edible messy play ideas This can be linked with a farm topic Or with everyone’s favourite pig, Peppa This is our muddy puddles messy … Continue reading
Spring Sensory Play: Flower Cutting Tray
We have been exploring lots of gardens this past fortnight Some traditional Some tropical All colourful Creative Bright All designed for pleasure For adventure To give joy Our children have loved roaming the jungle of Heligan The water garden at … Continue reading
12 Ways To Play With Your Baby Today
On the eve of my last baby’s first birthday I am sharing 12 ways you can play with your baby One for every month of Edie’s first year I am feeling very reflective this evening With my soon to be … Continue reading
Five For A First: Sibling Gifts
We will be away from home For Edie’s first birthday Six of us in our seven seater car Does not leave much room for presents We have so much ‘stuff’ we need to take Also with Edie being our fifth … Continue reading
Play Ideas: Rice Krispie Tuff Spot
As Edie gets older I am always looking for ways That she can play alongside her older siblings One of the simplest ways Is to make sure the contents of our tuff spot Are baby safe and best of all … Continue reading
Five For A First: Sand Pits
With summer on the horizon And a taster of sizzling sunny days Under our belts Our thoughts have turned to sand and water play There is nothing children love more Than sand and water play And both are so simple … Continue reading
Five For A First: Water Tables
With the temperatures rising And a first birthday on the horizon I am water table window shopping And thought I would share My five favourite finds Five water tables Fit for a first birthday Made to last well beyond And … Continue reading
11 Ways To Play With Plastic Eggs
With Easter Weekend over What do you plan to do with your left over plastic eggs? Why not try our 11 ways to play with plastic eggs? Add Water Beads Into the playroom I brought three big bowls. A clear … Continue reading
Baby Play: Fruit and Veg Treasure Basket
Over the last few weeks I have been making treasure baskets for Edie And exploring heuristic play As with most things The baskets and their contents Have been loved as much by my older children As by Edie We certainly … Continue reading