10 Splash-tastic Ways to Dabble in Water Play

From container scooping games to ice cube tray tricks, we've got 10 creative ways to make a splash during play time.

By Gabby Cullen July 25, 2014

Water cools off little fingers and toes — and it’s also a super tool for young, exploring minds. Think beyond the bath and introduce your baby to engaging, safe water play. From container scooping games to ice cube tray tricks, these 10 creative ideas will make a splash during play time. Click through our slideshow for the details!

Ice, Ice, Baby

Ice is a cool intro to water play. If you’ve got ice cube trays laying around the house, try making colored ice cubes (using food dye) or buy ice cube trays in fun shapes for even more fun and dimension. Baby will have a blast watching them melt in their hand or in a container. Head over to Plain Vanilla Mom for a super easy breakdown step by step.

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Haas

We at Red Tricycle encourage learning. That said, babies should never be left near water unattended. All of these activities should be experienced with parental supervision.

How do you make time for water play? We want to know!

— Gabby Cullen