Water: Water Toys
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Obsessed with Water!
Asked by C.K. from Fresno
on May 21, 2009
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For the last id say 6 months or so, my 3 year old has been OBSESSED with playing with the water in the house, the sink, taking the water out of her cup all over her ta...
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- You can't (get her not to). I would suggest you consider how much time she gets to play outside. You may want to try to increase that time to help her get more time t...
- Hey C., Let her play. Every day right after breakfast, let her stand on a chair at the kitchen sink and wash dishes. Give her a few plastic cups and spoons and a littl...
- Watch her like a hawk and re-direct from the sinks; take her water cup away when she plays with it, and pray she'll get over it soon! Ha ha! My almost three year old ...
Water Activities for Backyard Water Party
Asked by H.O. from Austin
on May 13, 2009
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We are having a backyard water party for our 8 year old. What are some great games to play using water? Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks
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- My neice did a really neat thing last year . . . they set up a sprinkler under the trampiline so that it became a gian water splash toy . . . the kids were a little ol...
- We played this for our family reunion and it went well. You will need tissue paper, duct tape, water guns and a bucket. Bucket for refills of the water guns. Tape...
- Those are all great ideas but if you don't mind dishing out a big chunk of change, you can rent one of those big blow up water slides. My niece had one at her son's p...
My Son Does Not like Water
Asked by K.W. from Portland
on July 18, 2007
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My 15 month old son does not like water. and I mean getting in any water baby pool lake heated pool or even the bath what do I do?
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- My daughter went through that phase.. she hated it.. she's fine now.. we just washed her up with wash cloth during the week and then once a week we battled with her fo...
- Try taking a shower with him. My son loves it when he gets a "mommy shower". We take some waterproof toys into the tub (his favorites are things he can fill with water...
- i'd say just give him sponge baths until he gets over this phase. check out: http://www.babycenter.com/expert/toddler/toddlerbehavior/11605.html http://www.baby...
16Mth Old Scared of Water
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on May 5, 2008
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I have a 16mth old that is scared to death of the pool. If she sees you in a bathing suit she runs inside the house and hides. I have tried everything I can think of t...
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- I have a 14 month old baby girl who also loved the pool last summer. She used to love the bath tub too but 4 days ago she decided she hates the tub and tries to climb...
- When she fell in the pool she must have had a traumatic experience, if you try to push her to liking the pool before she's ready it might be worse. Just have patience...
- Don't push her. She needs time away from the pool to adjust to her feelings. Don't ask her or expect her to even touch the water and let her decide if she goes anywher...
Where to Get Water Games for Bday Party
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on May 20, 2007
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Hi, where would I get fun water games for a summer bday party? The other day I passed by a house that was having a kids party and they had these little colored squiggl...
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- A great place to try is Leslies Pool Supplies. They are located in just about every town here in the Metroplex. They sell all sorts of fun water toys, floats, etc. ...
- Alex, Just had a slip and slide party for my 6 yr old turning 7. She had a ball. I purchased a limbo stick, aqua balls(I think this is what it is called), water gun...
- Hi Alex, I saw those at Lowes on Mother's Day at Preston/Bush Turpike. I believe that they are commonly available in garden departments. You might call your local Tar...
Need Help with 3 Yr Olds Fear of Water
Asked by D.H. from Atlanta
on May 3, 2007
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My 3 yr old daughter has always disliked getting water on her face when she is bathed, but lately it has become a battle just to wash her hair. She used to let me wet...
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- I have the same problem now with my 2-year-old. She starts to whine when it's time to take a bath, and when I wash her hair, she cries so bad that she will sometimes t...
- My son doesnt like water in his eyes either. He is 4 years old. I put a airplane wall mural(small one) up on the ceiling. And when i went to wet his hair i would say ...
- My daughter started doing the same thing and she is 3. What I do is keep a dry hand towel out and as soon as we rinse her hair I quickly dry her face - it seems to ma...
Need Ideas for Party Favors
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on May 4, 2009
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My son is turning 3 in a few weeks (!!!) and we're having his birthday party at the swimming pool with all his little friends. We want to have little gifts for his fr...
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- If you do beach balls or floatie type things, bring a sharpie to write the names on them !
- Our cousin just had a party for her daughter. They had 3 books for the children to choose from. The got two small pieces of candy, a book, and they craft they made. ...
- I would imagine that it is ok to have beach balls and floatie inner tube type pool toys. They sell those and other "summer" themed items at the dollar stores (I like D...
Home Party Ideas
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on June 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas - My baby girl is turning 6 in July and has asked to have her party at home. Which is fine, except that I don't know what to do with a group of 10 6 year ...
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- S., I think it is wonderful that your little girl wants to have a party at home without the mindset that you must one up all of your friends. It sounds to me like y...
- I think the water toys sounds like a great idea but you need to have some other things in mind, in case the weather doesn't cooperate or the water toys lose their "Mag...
- I think they would have fun. You could add a couple of water games, like water balloon toss, water/sponge relay race, giant bubbles (I've seen them at Walmart). May...
What to Do When It Gets to Hot Outside to Play?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2009
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I just moved inland and it has been over 100 lately. What can you do with your kids to keep them having fun? I take him outside after 2:00 p.m. .But until then were bo...
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- S., I live in the desert and most of the summer its too hot ofr outdoors. I let them play outside early a.m. and afternoon,or (this may seem odd) I turn on the hose a...
- There has been a heatwave, so it won't be that hot all the time, even in summer. Check local movie theaters in summer - some of them have free kid movies on certain m...
- i used to take my little guy out in the morning. play in the pool, play outside a bit and then go inside for snack time. after that i'd do stuff inside. make a fort ...
Games to Play for 5 Year Old Bday Party
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on August 9, 2011
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Hi Moms,
Normally, I do his birthday parties at a indoor place, but this year we have decided to do it at our community pool..It's for about 25 kids (ages3-8).. Th...
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- How about hiding spider man in the pool and see who can find him or them? Making spider man masks. Really at a pool party I don't think you would need many games.
- Old fashioned games with prizes are always good- Who can walk on a line and balance the most pennies on a spoon? Plain Sight- show them a small toy or object - ...
- I would let the kids just play in the pool, with 25 kids they'll surely keep each other entertained and have a blast just swimming and playing in the pool.
