As your little one grows up, so does their need for engaging activities that capture their attention and imagination. Whether your child is in pre-k, kindergarten, or starting elementary school, you’ll likely be planning a week full of spring break activities. Luckily, the moms at LullaBaby have a few playtime ideas that will help the week fly by.
Go somewhere new
Depending on where you live, there are likely a few key locations and activities that families flock to during spring break. Whether it’s the zoo, an indoor fun zone for kids, or some type of activity center for swimming, jumping, or playing, these places can be packed and full of germs. To save yourself from a few sick days after spring break, you might want to consider someplace a little less crowded and over-stimulating.
Here are some spring break activities your child will enjoy that they might not have experienced yet.
If you live in the suburbs, take your child into the city and show off the tall buildings. If your little one has never taken a bus, train, or subway, you don’t even need a destination in mind. Take a ride someplace new, buy a sweet treat, then hop back on. The key to making these activities run smoothly is letting your little one bring their best LullaBaby friend along, so in case things are too big or too different, they can cuddle close and feel safe.
Plan a sleepover
The hardest part about planning spring break activities is making sure you have the right balance between fun and excitement and time for adult tasks, especially if you are still working. For families lucky enough to have trusted friends and family nearby, planning a sleepover mid-week can be a great way to make spring break special in your little one’s mind.
Even if you don’t have anyone to watch your little one, you can plan a sleepover in the living room or playroom in a makeshift fort. Get lots of blankets, pillows, and all your LullaBaby dolls and make one adorably cozy sleepover space.
Sleeping over and preparing for a sleepover are separate but equally exciting activities. At home or somewhere new, get your little one to run through a list of all the things they need, give them a bag, and let them fill it up with all their favorite toys, dolls, books, PJs and anything else that gets them excited. Make sure they pack their favorite plush friend or LullaBaby doll so if they ever feel homesick, they’re just a squeeze away from feeling better.
Set up a movie night
It’s so much fun to see your little one run through creative and imaginative scenes with their baby dolls and toys, but pretend play can be very draining. When mom and dad need to relax just as much as your little one does (even if they don’t know it), setting up a movie night might be a good idea.
Much like the indoor sleepover, you can start by building a fort or setup to watch the movie. Lots of blankets and lots of cuddly friends. You want all their LullaBaby dolls to be invited. You can make popcorn, prep water bottles or juice, and snuggle in for a few hours of peaceful fun.
Get Cooking
If you’re looking for more in-home spring break activities that don’t require too much prep, consider making a simple meal with your child or baking something you know they’ll love. Building your own pizza is a fun, easy idea for kids. You can let them help prepare the toppings or make sure everything is chopped and ready for them to build their own pizza. Show them they can spell out letters or make a pepperoni smile. Sprinkle lots of cheese and watch as they grab more veggies than they normally eat. Or make cookies or muffins and let them help measure ingredients and mix the batter or dough.
LullaBaby dolls make great taste testers. Just make sure to wipe their mouths clean after all that deliciousness.
Have a baby doll spa day
Last but not least, you might want to try a spa day, especially with LullaBaby’s water-safe bath dolls. You can brush hair, paint nails, get squeaky clean in the tub, and wear fuzzy, warm house robes or PJS.
With the LullaBaby bathtub, you can treat the dolls and use the basin to wash and massage your little one’s hands, like a real manicure. For an extra special spa touch, let your little one use some of your creams, lotions, or makeup; even a dab on their nose or a clean brush against their cheek will make them feel like a pampered big kid. Let them do the same to their LullaBaby doll, and they’ll feel even more special.
Memorable Spring Break Activities
Spring Break is all about making memories, and what better way to do that than through quality time. Whether at home or on the go, these ideas help nurture a child’s imagination while encouraging important family relationships. So grab your little one’s favorite baby doll and get ready for a week full of fun.