Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Tip #5: Balloons (mylar) make excellent toys

This is being reposted since I was alerted by a friend that balloons can actually be a safety hazard. So make sure you buy a balloon that is unlikely to pop and create lots of small pieces that can be grabbed or inhaled by an infant, i.e. mylar. As always, play comes with adult supervision.

Infants love watching balloons bounce in the wind. You can tie it to the top of their play mat or to their bouncy chair. Added bonus if you can tie it to a four-legged pet, then it's fun for the whole family!

Source: Baby Play, 100 fun-filled activities to maximize your baby's potential. Dr. Wendy S. Masi and Dr. Roni Cohen Leiderman, Creative Publishing International, 2001. (Pet idea contributed from personal experience).

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