MerCat
Bathroom cove
MerCat turns the bathroom into an underwater cove, which makes her the natural excuse for water play and very simple kitchen-sink science.
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Three things to do in the bathroom cove
- Activity 1
Sink or float tray
Fill a washing-up bowl and test a spoon, a cork, a grape and a lego brick. Ask your child to guess first, then check.
- Activity 2
Bubble painting
Washing-up liquid, water and a drop of food colouring. Blow bubbles with a straw and press paper on top.
- Activity 3
Bath-time treasure dive
Drop waterproof toys in and call out colours to retrieve. Turns a bath-refuser into a diver.
MerCat questions parents ask
- What room does MerCat live in?
- The bathroom, which she has turned into an ocean cove complete with a rock pool and a slide.
- Are MerCat activities safe for toddlers?
- Yes with supervision. Use shallow water, avoid small floating objects for under-threes, and stay within arm's reach.