How to Play With the House Tent & Tunnel

Set up the House, Tent and Tunnel in the desired location. If it is inside, make sure it is sufficiently out of the way to avoid the hassle of moving it to make more space. If it is outside, make sure the ground underneath is free of sticks, stones or other debris. The structure's fabric is thin and provides little protection if the child falls. The tunnel should connect the house and tent.

Let your child investigate the structure. Most young children love to explore, so encourage your little boy or girl to crawl from the tent to the house through the tunnel, or vice versa. Find out which of the three compartments is your child's favorite. Let your child become comfortable with the toy and unafraid of its spaces.

Bring toys into the house or tent. The tunnel should remain uncluttered to allow easy passage between the two structures. Persuade your child to arrange the toys as she prefers. If you wish, tape pictures to the inside surfaces to create a more hospitable and customized atmosphere. The more input your child has, the better.

Let your child invite a friend over for a sleepover. Place a pillow, blankets and an under-cushion in the tent and house. Let each child decide which structure she would like to sleep in. See if the two of them can crawl by each other in the tunnel, or if they are stuck. If the tent is outside (or inside for that matter), supervision is recommended.

Let your child suggest ways to play with the house, tent and tunnel. Perhaps your child loves it when you sneak up on them and shake the structure, or maybe you can playfully pursue them while they try to escape. Decorate the outside of the toy with pictures or baubles. Let your imagination, and your child's imagination, run wild. There are endless ways to play with this delightful product, and many of the best will present themselves as your child explores and enjoys the house, the tent and the tunnel.