Bedtime Activities for Toddlers

Turn washing into a naming game — 'Can you wash your knees?' — learning body parts while getting clean.

Drop food colouring into bath water and swirl the colours together — a mesmerising water science experiment at bath time.

Use bath toys as characters in a simple story you narrate together — turning bath time into an imaginative adventure.

Draw on bath tiles with bath crayons or soap — a mess-free creative session that washes straight off.

Create a calming DIY projector using a colander and torch, filling the dark bedroom ceiling with 'stars' your child made.

A curated basket of three books your child chooses before bed each evening, giving them control within a clear bedtime boundary.

Roll your child up snugly in a blanket like a burrito, then gently unroll — deep pressure play that calms and delights.

Build a cosy blanket den, climb inside with books and a torch, and take turns telling stories in your secret hideaway.

Build a cozy blanket fort and read picture books inside with a flashlight.

Use a torch to draw shapes and letters on the walls and ceiling in a darkened room — turning the dark into a canvas for play.

Lie down and watch your tummy rise and fall as you take deep breaths together.

Play a favourite game while slowly dimming the lights — building comfort with darkness one step at a time, surrounded by fun.