Hints and tips to make the most of your treasure trove.

Obviously a treasure trove is yours to use as you decide, but these hints and tips may help you to ensure that your child really gets the most out of them.

In general babies should be free to use the trove as they decide, but the parents role is a little more set:

• Put the basket where the child can easily reach it and its content.

• Be on hand if needed, both to watch and to ensure their safety, but try to sit and observe rather than directing their play.

• Put the trove away, they are not designed to be left out to play with 24/7, they enjoy short sessions with the box so much more.

• Wait for the moment to be right: are they chilled, happy and ready to play?                                                       are you chilled and do you have time to watch them?

• Ensure there are plenty of items in the basket for them to choose from

• Change the items aroung on a regular basis, and let your child help you to find new items to include.

• Avoid adding plastic items ( they may look different, but plastic generally looks, smells and feels the same).