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Splash Time

👶 5–7 months Sensory

Let your baby splash in shallow water with floating toys.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 25 of your baby's personalized plan.

Splash Time, a baby activity for 5–7 months

How to play

1
Fill a shallow bin with a few inches of warm water.
2
Add floating toys and cups.
3
Let your baby sit nearby and splash, pour, and play.

What you need

• A shallow bin, warm water, floating toys

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Water play combines sensory stimulation with early physics, floating, pouring, and splashing.

Good to know

Always stay within arm's reach during water play. Even a small amount of water requires your full attention. Empty the bin as soon as you're done.

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