Let your baby and tot develop through messy play

Spending time outdoors and making what might look like a mess, is the ideal learning situation for your little one. During messy play, babies and toddlers develop crucial hand eye coordination and fine motor skills, amongst other things.

Geoffrey Holtes, brand manager for the baby skincare brand, Krayons, says that babies and small children should be encouraged to explore a variety of materials and textures while at play. “Free and creative play is not only fun for the child, but also stimulates the senses and develops a rounded tactile awareness. Of course, you still need to be mindful of what is safe for your child”

Keeping the fun outdoors helps to ensure that the mess is easily mopped up, but cleaning your little one might take a little longer! Geoffrey says that there are a range of bathtime products that are specifically developed to assist in keeping babies and tots clean and moisturised, especially after an afternoon in the garden.

Those that leave a baby’s skin soft and smooth, protecting it from dryness throughout the day or night are ideal.

When bathtime is over, remember to pat your baby’s skin down with a soft towel and once dry, apply a layer of Aqueous cream over your baby’s body. Don’t forget to apply a generous layer of petroleum jelly before securing the nappy.

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