Rub-a-dub-dub – encourage grip skills while splashing in the bath

What you need 

• Water toys 
• A flannel 

What to try 

• At bath time, give your baby the opportunity to ‘help’ you by letting them grip onto the corner of a flannel. Letting them feel the fabric when it is both dry and wet will enhance the sensory experience for them.  
• If they are showing interest in playing in the water, give them an easy-to-grip bath toy (plastic teething rings can be ideal for this) or a small sponge to play with.