4 fun spring activities to enjoy with your baby

Spring in the UK can be unpredictable, with drizzle, cloudy skies, and the occasional peek of sunshine. Whether indoors or outdoors, there are plenty of ways to explore, learn, and enjoy the season together. Here are five spring activities to try with your baby or toddler, rain or shine.

1. Nature walks

Wrap your baby in cosy layers and head to a nearby park. If you have a toddler, grab some wellies, you are sure to find puddles to splash in. Point out early buds on trees, snowdrops, daffodils, and crocuses peeking through the soil. Encourage your little one to collect leaves or petals in a small bag, naming each item as you go. When you get home, sit together and look through your treasures. And for those inevitably muddy hands, plant-based Pura wipes make quick, gentle clean-ups easy.

2. Sensory play

Even a short walk around the garden or local green space can provide materials for a mini sensory activity. Leaves, petals, and smooth pebbles are perfect for little hands to explore. Describe the textures aloud, saying things like “That stone feels so smooth” or “Look at this pretty pink flower.” Once playtime is over, store the items in a special treasure box, such as an empty biscuit tin, so your baby or toddler can explore them again.

3. Indoor planting projects

When the weather is less welcoming, bring spring inside. Small pots or seed trays are perfect for planting herbs, flowers, or vegetables with your toddler. They can help with watering and watch the plants grow, learning about how things develop over time. You could even create a mini greenhouse using a clear plastic container to show how plants thrive. These indoor activities help children engage with nature and understand the changing seasons, even when it is rainy outside.

4. Blossom finger painting

Bring a little springtime into your arts and crafts. This activity is ideal for tiny tots and makes a lovely keepsake. Start by tracing your child’s hand and arm on brown paper, cut it out, and stick it onto a card to become a tree. Dip your little one’s fingers into pink and white paint and dab them onto the tree to create blossom. Older children might enjoy adding petals, carpels, and stamens, making it a fun chance to explore how flowers grow.

Spring may be wet and grey, but it is also full of sensory experiences, creativity, and new discoveries. From puddle walks to indoor planting projects, these activities will keep your baby engaged and curious, while your plant-based Pura wipes make clean-ups quick and gentle.