Splish Splash

Activity

Take a small tub baby can reach into and fill it with water. Put floating objects like plastic cups and spoons in tub. Let them splash and push the objects underwater, then watch them come up to float. *Always stay nearby so baby isn’t alone.

Helps baby develop motor and sensory skills.

Related Basics

When does sensory development begin?

Related Milestones

Explores and examines an object using both hands and mouth

7–9 Months

Experiments with the amount of force needed to pick up different objects

7–9 Months

Investigates shapes, sizes, and textures of toys and surroundings

7–9 Months

Related Abilities

Moves in and out of various positions, e.g. sitting, tummy, and hands and knees

Maintains balance while sitting and using two hands together to explore toys

Uses both hands equally to play with toys (7-9 months)

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