Introducing Toddlers to Snow
You can’t wait to get your toddler out into the snow, but he has other ideas. After a half hour of coaxing your frightened toddler out from under the sofa, you realize that the snow would probably look a little strange to you too if you never experienced before. So, how do you get your little one excited about the snow?
- Bring the snow to your toddler – This is also a great way to let a child that is feeling under the weather feel a little less sad about missing out on the fun. Just fill a big mixing bowl with snow, give your child a spoon and step back. Once he or she is used to the snow, you can add a few toys like plastic animals or mini dump trucks for even more fun.
- Let your child watch through the window as you make a little snowman, catch snow on your tongue, or pull a toddler sled with a doll or stuffed animal in it around.
- Offer to carry a toddler that is feeling just a bit nervous outside and hold him or her while the two of you make a little snowball together.
- Make sure noone throws snowballs at or near your toddler and be careful to help him or her navigate around the yard without falling down. (That doesn’t mean you can’t fall back and make a snow angel, though. Your toddler may just decide to follow suit.)
Do you have any tips for helping toddlers get used to snow?
Photo: SXC
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