Water Play in May: Sensory Aspects

As May begins to "heat up", it is the perfect time to talk about water play! Water is a sensory experience that many of us enjoy. Though some children may not like being in the bath or pool, many love to engage in watching water flow, pouring water, splashing and exploring the endless ways that toys react in water! The other fantastic part of water play is that it provides hours of inexpensive fun for children.

Let's talk about the sensory aspect. If your child enjoys the feeling of bath time, use it as an opportunity to soothe and quiet him or her when nothing else seems to work. Lavender is considered by many as a soothing scent. You can add lavender scented products to a bath or just to a play tub of water to "increase" the calming factor of water play.

When choosing products, always check to see if it is safe and non-toxic to little ones!




A favorite in my household are bath products from Lush. This store sells handmade bath products that dissolve in the water and sometimes give you a "fizzy" experience! The "Robot" made by Lush is specially made for kids and provides a lavender scent. 










However, if you are look for something on a budget, you might experiment with products that you can purchase at Walmart or another discount store. I found this bathtime "Dinosaur Egg" for kids in the soap section for under $2.00. There is also the old reliable Lavender scented Johnson's Baby Bath soap or even Epson Salts! Both cheap alternatives.