Nursery World - Keeping children healthy indoors, part 2: Bathtime

Bathtime can be a time of fun and exercise, in part 2 of our parent's guides to keeping children physically active indoors during the coronavirus lockdown.

If you are feeling tired and exasperated, playing in the bath is a really good way for children to enjoy the freedom of having no clothes on and to explore the endless possibilities that being in water offers. If you are stuck inside, you can always do this more than once a day, and if you don’t have a bath use the sink or a washing up bowl. It may give you a chance to take a deep breath – just sit next to your child as you supervise (always), be as calm as you can and regroup a little.

What you need A bath, sink or washing-up bowl (don't fill it too full), warm water, bubble bath, soap, sponge, flannel and towel

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