MyBaby - Fun Activity - Kiddie Carnival !!

Fun Activity - Kiddie Carnival !!

Posted March 10, 2008 at 5:15AM in Family Living General by sandy6474 | Back

Don't wait until the circus comes to town. Enjoy your very own carnival - with one child or several kids!

Kiddie rides are a childhood rite of passage. We've all enjoyed a laugh or two being bounced on Grandma's knee or experienced the thrill of tightly gripping Daddy's back as he galloped down the hall. Now it's time to combine these activities into one giant festival.

For starters, it helps to have another adult helping you out (doing this in a playgroup setting with other parents and kids is a great idea). Exhaustion can cripple the strongest thighs after a few dozen bounces - but just think of the workout you're getting! Once you have a partner in crime, it's time to set the agenda. Decide who does what and how many times a ride goes before your child must switch. Here are some classic kiddie ride ideas:

    * Rodeo: Mom or Dad on all fours and Baby on your back. Gently buck and spin until the child slides off.
    * Pony rides: Mom or Dad bounces Baby on a leg or knee.
    * Helicopter: Mom or Dad securely holds Baby and spins around until dizziness sets in.
    * Push-ups: Mom or Dad lies on their back and pushes the child into the air with their arms or legs.

For a more carnival-like atmosphere, play fun music in the background. Consider laying out some pillows and blankets on the floor so you are free to be as rambunctious as you like!