Baby Water Toys
Giving a child the right, age appropriate water toys will encourage
both enjoyment of the water and development of all-important motor
skills. At this age, babies are discovering something new every day. How
water works, and what you can do in the water is part of this discovery
process.
Having a choice of the water toys that are right for the age of the
child is important. Water toys that are too complicated will lead to
frustration, and bath toys that are too simple will not hold the baby's
interest. If you aren't sure, choose a slightly "older" bath toy that
your baby can grow into. You might be surprised at how well it works.
 Baby
Bath Toys for babies 6 to 12 months old should encourage their
new interest in practicing their motor skills. Babies in this age range
love water toys that they can hold with one hand and manipulate with the
other hand. They like to poke, pour, twist, squeeze, empty and fill
their water toys. This is the age at which they really begin to enjoy
their baths, kicking and splashing with gusto. Cups and containers that
can be filled and poured are especially exciting. Containers with
interesting drain holes are fascinating to the baby who is learning
about similarities and differences, and cause and effect.
 Toddler
Bath Toys should appeal to the developing dexterity of the one
to three-year-old. By this time, taking a bath should be something they
look forward to, because some of their favorite toys are reserved only
for the tub. Learning about toys that sink, and toys that float, they
are beginning to enjoy sturdy boats, stacking blocks and peg toys with
easy to grip surfaces. Sticking rubber decals to the tile wall or the
side of the bathtub is fascinating to this age group. They will put them
up and take them down over and over. You will want toddler bath toys
that are very sturdy, as this age is high energy.
 Inflatable
Pool Toys become important to children about the time they reach
age three. They no longer want to be held when they swim, demanding to
exert their independence in the swimming pool or the lake/ocean. While
these children still need to be watched very closely, they are old
enough to learn to explore the water in floaties, float suits or life
jackets, so long as an adult is close by.
Big foam fish and inflatable figures are popular with this age group.
This age group is learning to jump into the water and hold their breath.
Diving rings and other objects that can be fetched from the bottom of a
shallow pool are good for many hours of water play.
 Inflatable
Water Floats are something that most younger children will
really enjoy. These floats are not toys, but devices that allow the baby
to play in the pool without being held. The air-filled float surrounds
the baby, keeping the upper body out of the water while allowing the
feet to kick and splash. Babies can reach into the water with their
hands. Many baby pool floats are designed with umbrellas or shades, so
that the baby doesn't get too much sun while playing in the water. While
these baby floats may appear to be failsafe and foolproof, never leave
the side of a baby in a float.
NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD ALONE
IN OR NEAR THE WATER
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