Sponge Water Squeeze
Give baby sponges in a bowl of water and let them squeeze, drip, and splash, simple water play at its best.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 19 of your baby's personalized plan.
Sensory play
How to play
1
Fill a shallow bowl or bin with a few centimeters of warm water.
2
Add 2-3 clean sponges of different sizes and textures.
3
Show baby how to squeeze a sponge and watch the water drip out.
4
Let them splash, squeeze, and move water from one container to another.
What you need
• 2-3 clean sponges
• A shallow bowl or bin
• Warm water
• Towels for cleanup
Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.
Why it works
Squeezing sponges builds incredible hand strength and coordination. Water play teaches volume, gravity, and cause-and-effect in a naturally engaging way.
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