Last Friday we were so lucky and woke up to glorious weather. Baby had Toddler Sense in her diary in the morning, but we had a free afternoon. We decided to make the most of the weather and eat our lunch outside. We don’t normally do this, but I took her playpen outside (so we could keep the dogs at a distance) and we both snuggled up, to eat our lunch under the shade of our big parasol. I decided to set up her sand and water table for the first time. I showed her how it all worked and then she was off! She was less keen on the sand and wanted it to be washed off her hands, but the water section she loved. She played for ages, with the biggest smile on her face. Splashing and getting thoroughly soaked.
It was so lovely to see how happy she was, as she has had issues with water in the past. When she was finished, she was drenched and a bit grubby. Regular readers will know that Baby gets very stressed, if we try to bath her (she has to shower with me), but I thought I would give it another go. She started to winge a little bit, as the bath was filling and I was getting her ready. I stood her in the water, the cries didn’t happen and the winging stopped. After a few minutes, I helped her sit down and she sat there is the water happily playing with her toys, being washed, without crying! For the first time EVER I bathed my baby without her becoming hysterical. I cannot tell you how delighted I was.
To most people this would not be a big deal, but it has been stressful for us trying to resolve this issue and very stressful for Baby. I am so happy that she was confident and happy. When I picked her up, she even pointed to go back in! Long may it continue.
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What a great sandpit/water play . I love the depth of the product.
Great Picture.
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Thank you x
It is great that she is getting over the water issues. My boys favorite thing was their water table.
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She seems completely cured! x
Ah kids love a sandpit don’t they? Looks like she’s loving it.
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She did, very much so! x
Yay, glad to hear she’s getting past the water problems x
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Thank you. She seems to be cured x
I am so glad that she is moving past her water issues. She looks like she had so much fun with the water table!
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She absolutely loved it! Thank you so much x
I think it is fantastic your daughter is getting over her water issues. My children have had a lot of sensory issues they have overcome in time. Each one is a massive mile stone lovely post x
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Thank you so much. I am thrilled as it is such a positive part of our day now x
Glad to hear she’s enjoying water more. The sandpit looks great
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It was a bargain £15 from Tesco. She adores it now! x
That’s wonderful!! What a massive step forward for her 🙂 You must be so pleased 🙂
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I am absolutely thrilled! Everyday now she is squealing with delight when I mention the bath. x
Oh what gorgeous photos – She loved it! Her hat is beautiful!! x
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Thanks hun, she had lots of fun x
Looks like you had a lovely time outdoors. I am glad her water confidence has grown and the bath went well.
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Thank you, she loves the bath now x
arh, we have the same sandpit, half price in Tesco last weekend! Funnily enough i always hated sand pits, even when I got older, the feeling of sand was never my favourite and as I got older and went to school, the sand was always so dirty….i still don’t like sand pits! lol. I fill Thomas’ up with water both sides- double the splashing!! I’m glad baby started liking water more….you won’t be able to get her out of the bath without a tantrum soon haha xx #magicmoments
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We bought it for £15 a few weeks ago. She much prefers the water to the sand and today we had the 1st whines when I tried to get her out of the bath! xx
i need a new sandpit but we want too build one in the new home into the ground for them as last few we have had they threw sand all over the floor lol x
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We have a wooden one too, but need to find room for it x
It looks like she was having a blast. Adore her hat too!
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Thanks hun! She adored it and it cued her bath phobia x
yay for happier bathtime! Looks like she liked playing in the sandpit too 🙂
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The transformation is amazing, she can’t wait to get in now! Amazing water table fixed her! x
This looks like a perfect way to introduce the fun side of water. Beautiful fun photos too and a great way to enjoy the summer outdoors.
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Thank you hun, it seemed to do the job. No bath fear now 🙂 x
I love days like this. Just a normal day but still so wonderful and yey to her having a bath! x
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I am thrilled that she now LOVES the bath, can’t get her out! x
Glad she is now enjoying water more, some great photos x
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Thank you so much. She adores her baths now, it is such a relief x
awww honey what a double lovely post! i am so pleased that she is not longer stressed with bathing my lovely
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments
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Thanks hun. I am so amazed, she just loves her bath now, such a change x
What a wonderful post. Must have been so great to see baby more relaxed and not being so scared and a relief too I’d imagine. Love the photos, she looks so happy! Thanks for sharing with #whatsthestory and sorry to be late commenting x
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Thanks hun. It is amazing, she just LOVES the bath now. It is a relief x