A what water games can we play? We fill in a water basin and we float a duck or plastic bath book there … and other sinking objects : spoon, stones … We drill small holes in an old garden hose that we set up in the garden to play at getting wet in the rain.
What sensations for baby?
Something nice like a caress on her skin lwhen the water brushes against it or flows gently, a feeling of relaxation if he is in a lukewarm bath, but also a memory of his life in utero. Beware of unpleasant experiences when water gets in the eyes or nose and this is not expected!
What does it develop?
Lots of things ! It develops hearing – with the sound of lapping or a running tap. It develops fine motor skills by decanting games, and also concentration ! It also acts on sense of touch : the water is more or less cold on the skin, it runs down the arm, down the leg. In a net, with a watering can …