Hello,
I am a big fan of water play. When they are babies, this is a great quality time option for mom or dad with baby where parenting attachment can occur. Then, when they grow up, I love to use bath time for play, as I wrote in this article, where you can read about benefits and best products recommended.
In today’s article, I wish to talk about fun in the water but mainly at the pool, since I already selected the best beach toys here.
So we opened our pool two months ago, (we have this one and we are happy with it) at home and I can tell you kids (up to 12 years old) do not need more that that!
They jump, play, dive, expend tons of energy out and get tired later on for great sleep. Even my 14 year old will indulge in some water fun! A great way for siblings, younger and older ones, to bond, as per article about sibling bonding.
Of course, before the fun in the water, we have to make sure all security steps are well taken because too many accidents happen at the pool.
It is a real DANGER!
Safe fun in the water:
Important tips not to forget:
- Sunscreen, as the great song says…(remember the great song?)
- For babies and toddlers who do not yet know how to swim, here are some must -have products:
- Do not forget to Lock the gate if you have one. Here is an example of a pool lock.
- Remove the ladder every time you or another adult is not nearby just to make sure no one is climbing, getting into the pool.
- Make the rules very clear and repeat them many times, even daily. Make it clear that in case the children do not respect the rules, no more pool! But make sure to make a small amount of rules so it is easier for children to remember! We have 2 rules:
1- never get in the pool without an adult near you
2-never sit on the pool edge or get in /out by jumping without the ladder.
Benefits of fun in the water:
Physically, playing in water helps building strength, since water provides more resistance than air, therefore moving their bodies while in water requires more muscle power. It also helps with coordination, since moving in water requires children to coordinate each side of their body, legs and hands.
Playing with water also provides children one of their earliest introductions to concepts in fields of math and science. Children watch as water moves along a channel and direct it to where they want it to go. When they observe water’s flow and movement, they are learning physics. When they see the way dirt and sand dissolve in water that’s chemistry, and when they tip water from a small container into a larger one, they are looking at the mathematical concepts of measurement and volume. Those are only few examples!
Many children love to dive, and this helps work on respiratory ability.
Depending on who they are with, they can learn to play alone which is important for independent play and here is why, but also cooperative play or competitive play with a ball for example.
8 Best products for a great fun in the water:
Pool Volleyball Game for Ages 6+
Watermelon Ball For Ages 6+
Watermelon Ball is designed to look and behave like a watermelon in water. Ideal for all kinds of water games, this ball lets players dribble, kick, bounce, and pass under water. Just fill it with water and play! Another version of a ball you fill up with water is this one!
40 Piece Sinking Dive Pool Toy Set
Toypedo Bandits Pool Diving Toys - Pack of 4
HYDRODYNAMIC ACTION: Toypedo bandits are torpedo-shaped water toys with amazing hydrodynamic action – they have the ability to glide underwater up to 20 feet
Adjustable Floating Swim Thru Rings
This one looks fantastic!! My next purchase…
6-Pack Water Blaster Set
I love that it comes in a pack of 6! and it is simple…
Spark Shark Fish Hunt Pool Toy
Seaside Sidekicks Creature Set for 3+
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I hope you found this article interesting, and that it will help you for your next purchase!
I invite you to check also Games & Gifts that will Teach Respect as well as How to improve our kids General Knowledge?
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