# Wash baby dolls in a basin

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Fill a shallow basin with a little warm water and give each child a plastic doll and a washcloth\. Pretend to wash faces, tummies and toes, and say what each doll needs next\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration: 15 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Playdates
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Caring for a doll alongside a friend lets toddlers act out routines they see every day\.

## Benefit

Pretend play

## Materials

- Shallow basin
- Plastic dolls
- Washcloths
- Towel

## Safety note

Never leave a child alone near water\. Use only a couple of inches of lukewarm water and wipe up spills to prevent slips\.