Want your little one to enjoy the rains without having to worry about them? We have you sorted!
Once your child learns about all those super fun playdates in the park, and the endless outdoor games and rides, it’s next to impossible to stop them from going outside. They’ll eat your ears out to take them out to play. But with the arrival of the monsoon, playing outside is a big NO-NO for children – what with all the muck and extra diseases that spread during this season! So, here’s what you can do to keep your little munchkins engaged at home with some fun indoor activities. But before that, do check out the safety tips mentioned below!
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Safety Tips For Toddlers
- Spray mosquito repellent in the corners of your home.
- Check for breeding sites like stagnant water, etc., at home.
- Make your child wear light-coloured and full clothes during the rainy season to avoid mosquito bites.
- Ask your child to wash their hands frequently, before and after having food and after using the washroom.
- Keep your child’s playing area clean and dry.
- Try to keep the indoors warm to enhance a comfortable play ambience.
- Apply a mosquito repellent cream prescribed by a child’s physician.
- Give your little one filtered water or boiled water only.
- You can use an antiseptic soap for bathing your toddler.
4 Indoor Activities For Toddlers During Monsoons
DIY Art & Craft
Indulging in some art and craft can be a fun pass time for kids during the monsoon. While it is raining outside, help your kid make a boat using a newspaper or rough sheet of paper. You can also ask your little one to colour the boat with their favourite colour once they finish making it.
Benefits:
- Sharpens fine motor skills
- Focus on hand-eye coordination
- Stimulates creative and imagination skills
Board Games
Whether it’s pouring outside or not, children love to play board games. The best thing is that there is an astounding variety of board games available in the market today that you can choose from. Be it ludo, carom, or any other board game. We bet you and your kids won’t get bored playing these for hours and hours.
Benefits:
- Enhances cognitive development
- Builds communication skills
- Makes them a team player
Indoor Obstacle Path
Make an obstacle path for your toddler using a chair, cushions, pillows and more. Now, ask your little one to navigate this obstacle course. To encourage your child to do so, you can keep a special healthy treat like a home-baked banana muffin at the end of the obstacle trail!
Benefits:
- Improves balance and coordination
- Learns directional skills
- Increases confidence
Play Bins
Play bins are a great idea to keep the toddlers busy at home. You can make a play bin for your little one using simple items available at home like puzzles, toys, story books, colouring books or whatever you feel your kid can handle. This will keep them busy, and you can get some downtime too!
Benefits:
- Promotes independent play and learning
- Boosts confidence
- Works on language development/academic skills
Ah, to be young again and play games, right? We hope this list of fun activities excites your little one and you get to create some wonderful memories together! Do comment and tell us one favourite activity your kids are doing this season!
