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Scent Safari

Encourage your child to use his nose. Lead him around the house and make a game of hunting down interesting scents.

Scent Safari

Activity for an individual child

Age group: 18-40 months

Duration of activity: 20 minutes

Keep safety in mind while you do this activity with your child. If you use any cleaning, cosmetic, or toxic products, be sure to reinforce the idea that these products are not for the child's use.

  1. Lead your child around the house and find interesting things to smell. Some suggestions include onions, lotion, cedar chips, shampoo, and spices.

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