This is a sponsored post by Lifebuoy. In other words, we were paid to play. Awesome! Pininterest, Google and too many late nights played a part in idea generation, but opinions and pictures are entirely my own.
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When "water play" is mentioned, people often think about open air water parks and play areas. Like the Port of Lost Wonder at Sentosa, or the water fountain at Jacob Ballas Children's Garden.
Don't get me wrong; these are wonderful play areas, but I have an energetic 5-year old and a 16-month old who often seem to find things that interest them right away. In opposite directions. So places like these are tricky for a mum alone with two kids.
So what's a mum with two active kids that love water to do? Create her own water fun around home, of course! Here are our top five favourite water activities that are done either at home, or around home.
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1) Bombs Away!
Water bombs, that is. Poppy loves helping me fill these little balloons up and I love involving her in all aspects of play (which include preparing for play and cleaning up after!). It really builds up her anticipation level when she fills the ballons up one by one. Then we just chuck them into a pail, head on downstairs, and attack unsuspecting strangers! Kidding. We throw them at each other.
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2) Rain, Rain, Don't Go Away!
Disappointed because it's raining and you can't go down and play? But... Why not go down and play anyway? Throw on your rain boots and coat, and go splash away! We're usually in a rush to get home and out of the rain so going out in a drizzle can be a really different and fun experience for the little ones. Just make sure they have a good shower after :)
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3) Coloured ice
This is something I love doing with Calla. It's a wonderful quiet baby activity that can keep the little ones occupied for a long time. Picking the ice cubes helps train their fine motor skills (it isn't easy when it's wet and slippery!) and they'll be so amazed to see the colours dissolve! You can read more about it here.
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4) Splish Splash but not in a Bath!
No swimming pool? No problem! Round up a few friends and bring your own water toys for a splash! All the better if you have one of them inflatable pool things.
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5) The Great Colour Mix-Up
This is something for older kids. It's extremely simple to make. Just squeezy bottles, some syringes, recycled plastic cups or containers, and a couple of drops of food colouring and you're ready to go! Remember to let your child put on an apron or an old t-shirt you don't mind chucking, because this has a very high could-get-messy potential. You can read more about Poppy's first experience with mixing coloured water here.
The best part is that all these activities can be done up relatively quickly. Minimum effort, maximum fun? That's my kind of thing :) Start enjoying the best water play area in the world.... Your home!
This post is sponsored by Lifebuoy. Prevent germs from spreading by washing your hands with an antibacterial soap like Lifebuoy after any form of play. Make it a habit for you and your kids, and keep germs at bay.
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When "water play" is mentioned, people often think about open air water parks and play areas. Like the Port of Lost Wonder at Sentosa, or the water fountain at Jacob Ballas Children's Garden.
Don't get me wrong; these are wonderful play areas, but I have an energetic 5-year old and a 16-month old who often seem to find things that interest them right away. In opposite directions. So places like these are tricky for a mum alone with two kids.
So what's a mum with two active kids that love water to do? Create her own water fun around home, of course! Here are our top five favourite water activities that are done either at home, or around home.
1) Bombs Away!
Water bombs, that is. Poppy loves helping me fill these little balloons up and I love involving her in all aspects of play (which include preparing for play and cleaning up after!). It really builds up her anticipation level when she fills the ballons up one by one. Then we just chuck them into a pail, head on downstairs, and attack unsuspecting strangers! Kidding. We throw them at each other.
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2) Rain, Rain, Don't Go Away!
Disappointed because it's raining and you can't go down and play? But... Why not go down and play anyway? Throw on your rain boots and coat, and go splash away! We're usually in a rush to get home and out of the rain so going out in a drizzle can be a really different and fun experience for the little ones. Just make sure they have a good shower after :)
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3) Coloured ice
This is something I love doing with Calla. It's a wonderful quiet baby activity that can keep the little ones occupied for a long time. Picking the ice cubes helps train their fine motor skills (it isn't easy when it's wet and slippery!) and they'll be so amazed to see the colours dissolve! You can read more about it here.
4) Splish Splash but not in a Bath!
No swimming pool? No problem! Round up a few friends and bring your own water toys for a splash! All the better if you have one of them inflatable pool things.
5) The Great Colour Mix-Up
This is something for older kids. It's extremely simple to make. Just squeezy bottles, some syringes, recycled plastic cups or containers, and a couple of drops of food colouring and you're ready to go! Remember to let your child put on an apron or an old t-shirt you don't mind chucking, because this has a very high could-get-messy potential. You can read more about Poppy's first experience with mixing coloured water here.
The best part is that all these activities can be done up relatively quickly. Minimum effort, maximum fun? That's my kind of thing :) Start enjoying the best water play area in the world.... Your home!
This post is sponsored by Lifebuoy. Prevent germs from spreading by washing your hands with an antibacterial soap like Lifebuoy after any form of play. Make it a habit for you and your kids, and keep germs at bay.