Getting out with your baby or toddler once spring arrives

Getting your baby or young child out into the spring weather is a smart plan; start early with nature adventures to instill a love of the planet in your tot.

Spring is still chilly so plan for double layers that are easy to take off if it gets too warm. Sometimes even a hat is in order. You want your little on to have fun and enjoy being outside. If she’s chilly, she may associate being outside with uncomfortable.

Try feeling the wind. Hold your tot up in the breeze and allow her to feel the wind on her cheeks. Point out how the trees sway and the clouds float. Hold scarves or a small kite up in the wind so your toddler can watch them blow.  Another windy perk that babies adore – wind chimes!

See this piece; Activities to get you and your children outside for more ideas such as, Rainy Days and Shapes and Colors and Textures, Oh My!. OR take a peek at the whole Take A Child Outside website. Another good site for learning about nature fun is No Child Left Inside.

Bird and bug watch – point out tiny animals that may interest your little one. Caterpillars, butterflies, and worms are especially fun.

Try feeling tree bark, smooth rocks, cool water, and new silky flower popping up. For very little ones just make sure your babe doesn’t pop anything into her mouth.

Try out the super keen, really fun, eco-friendly, Nature Bag: Environmental Activity Kit for Kids.

See some more spring activity ideas…

• Introduce your baby to nature
• 60 Eco-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Spring
• Brand New Spring Line of Green Toys!
• Spring Nature Photos
• Spring Ducklings Hatched

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