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Crash and Land Cushions
Toddler climbs and flops onto a low cushion pile, satisfying the need for big proprioceptive input safely.
- Age13 months to 2 years
- Time5 to 15 minutes
- EnergyVery active
- CostFree
- WhereIndoors
- Prep5 min
Your toddler climbs onto a low pile of cushions and flops down onto them, a safe way to get the big squishy body input that many toddlers crave.
How to do it
- Build a low, wide pile of soft cushions or pillows on the floor away from hard edges.
- Clear the space around the pile so there is nothing to bump into.
- Show your toddler how to climb on and flop down onto the soft pile.
- Stay right beside the pile to steady and spot them as they climb and land.
- Let them climb and crash as many times as they like, rebuilding the pile as it spreads.
What you need
- Cushions
- Clear floor space
Make it yours
Younger, 12-15 months: Keep the pile very low and hold their hands as they climb. Older, 2-3 years: Add a gentle jump from a low, safe height onto the cushions with you spotting. Siblings: Take clear turns so no one lands on another child.
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