Bathtime is meant to be a nice, calm part of the pre-bed routine. But what happens when your child or toddler simply doesn’t feel that way? You’re not alone – plenty of kids resist getting in the bath or spend the whole time begging to get out again. Maybe they are afraid of getting water in their face, perhaps they know it is a sign that bedtime is near, or maybe they just don’t like being told what to do! Whatever the source of your bathtime struggles, take a look at some of these tried-and-tested tricks to get you on your way to a stress-free evening.   Let Your Child Help Set-Up The B ..read more

We've put together an amazing box for September and we can't wait to tell you all about it!  We're especially excited because this month is all about Ducks & Sound!  As you might have noticed from our logo, we LOVE DUCKS here at Batharama.   Let's dive right in...   First up are the activity cards – one about Ducks and one about Sound.  We have some great duck facts for you this month - what do you know about ducks' feet...?  And we have some great learning around sound for your kids as well, including how sound is measured and what happens to sound in space ..read more

As a parent, everyone tells you that bath time is an essential part of the bedtime routine - many people use the "Bath, Book, Bed" mantra.  It seems like sound advice, but have you ever stopped to wonder why bath time is such a perfect end to the day for your kids (besides getting them nice and clean)?   Calming wind-down   Bath time is a great way to get your kids away from their screens before it's time for bed.  Generally we don't have screens in the bathroom and that means getting your kids away from the blue light that can stop them from skeeping properly.  Adding ..read more

  The Batharama box is more than the sum of its parts.  Although you’ll get lots to play with in the bath and detailed activity cards with fun facts, game ideas and songs to try out, one of the most exciting parts of the box is the unboxing experience.    Little hands will love to tear open the rip-strip opener at the front of the box and dive into the box contents.  Our products are wrapped in fun little paper bags so it’s not just a box to open, but a box to savour and explore.  Some kids like to find one thing to play with and others like to open all ..read more

  Some kids go through phases of liking and disliking bathtime, but what if you're faced with a toddler or pre-schooler who refuses to get in the bath every night?  What can you do to try to break the deadlock?  Well read on because we've got a few ideas to share with you and hopefully one of them might help you with your predicament - let us know if it does!    Take the Stress Away   First of all, a stressed mum or dad makes a stressed child.  So, if you're at the first or second time of your child refusing their bath then the best approach is to be nochalen ..read more

Bathtime is the perfect opportunity teaching and learning with your child. You have each other’s undivided attention in an environment that stimulates sensory exploration and ignites imaginations. So how do we make the most of this time? Let’s explore some of the ways you can use the power of play to aid your child’s development whilst having fun too!   Creative & Messy Play   The bath is the perfect place for messy play – instant clean up! You can use specially made bath crayons, or even mix shaving foam with a little food dye and let them draw with their fingers! Give them a pa ..read more

Do you ever watch your child play and marvel at the way their mind works? As we grow into adults, most of us seem to lose that sense of wonder that we see in our kids, inhibited by facts, figures and day-to-day reality. So how do we reignite our imagination? It’s easy – just let the little ones lead the way! Let Them Take The Lead Children love to be in charge! Ask them to pick a theme for the day, inspired by anything they like, maybe a book, a toy, or something they learned at nursery. Then together, gather up things to use to build your world of play! Don’t be afraid to ..read more

  Embedding a successful bath (and bed) time routine is hard enough with just one child.  What on earth are you meant to do when you have two?  Or more?!  Read on because we have some really helpful tips and tricks for you to try.  For the purposes of this blog I've assumed that you're on your own with two (or more) kids.  As a solo mum, I know what that's like!     Keep bath time Safe   The number one rule with bath time is to keep it safe.  Never leave children unattended in the bath, especially if there are two of them in there.  S ..read more

Want to know more about what a Batharama unboxing experience feels like? Want to get a taster of what’s inside before you subscribe? Read on with us and let’s have a sneaky peek at what’s inside our November box!   Batharama is not just a box, it's an experience.  Our boxes are instantly recognisable with the Batharama duck logo on the front and, if you'd like, we can address the box to your child so they can start to recognise their name on the front!  After you've pulled the rip-strip opener (kids pick this up really quickly and love pulling open the boxes) you'll be met with ..read more

If you’re a subscriber you’ll receive your October Batharama box (all about Pirates & Wind) in around a couple of weeks - we'll be posting them out on Monday 11th October.  If you've not yet subscribed, you have until 30th September to sign up!   We blog every month about what's inside our boxes.  Our boxes contain two activity cards every month based around that month's themes.  We also post a second blog every month with ideas for extra fun (like this one!).  So please check back regularly to see all the ideas we have for you.  We also have a Facebook g ..read more