A video showing a dad making a simple yet meaningful change to his baby’s play space has gone viral on Instagram. It is a reminder of how even the smallest change can affect a kid’s behavior. In the comments section, fellow parents echoed the dad’s experience, sharing that they noticed similar positive changes in their own children after making the same adjustment.
Dad transforms play space by removing extra toys and books
Instagram user Koohry often shares videos of his baby, detailing a new thing he tried or something that he changed. On February 11, he shared one such video with his 18,300 followers. The clip began with the dad admitting that his daughter seemed overstimulated by the plethora of toys around her. So, he decided to remove a large portion of her playthings, including her toys and books. He also switched off the television to avoid her getting distracted.
The dad explained that he turned his 13-month-old daughter’s play area into a “minimalist heaven” to see how she reacted to her new environment. The first thing he noticed was that the little girl was spending more time with her stuffed animals. He noted that the clutter of toys distracted her from those toys.
The second change he saw was that she spent more time reading each book because she had fewer options. Lastly, he stated that since her play space was clean, he could directly play with her. At the end of the video, he advised parents to declutter their kids’ play space every once in a while, as it would help the little ones focus better.
In the caption, he explained his observation, writing, “I think she was more focused. We were able to concentrate on specific activities, one at a time. I think it’s good to kind of reset at least once a week like this.” He also asked other parents to share their thoughts, and many agreed that decluttering was great for young kids.
Originally reported by Ankita Shaw on Momtastic.
