hi all just wondering if anyone has any new ideas on how to entertain a very bored toddler. We do painting and playdough and playing dollies all the usual stuff but she seems to be getting bored with even these now.any ideas would be appreciated thanks bridget
what age is she, mother and toddler, Libery, spelt wrong!!! Playdate, Basin of water and a large towel. Sand , with toys buried in it for her to dig. ,if all else fails, playschool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you have access to a car, the Botanic Gardens are running an exhibition of sculptures until 19th October. There are pieces of work dotted around the entire gardens, many are just perfect for little hands to explore. My two toddlers made it into a little treasure hunt, running around trying to find the next piece. Also there are still plenty of squirrels running around the place. The lads were really excited about them. Bring some nuts with you and they'll be happy to come over to say hello. I intend to take a return trip again soon.
Kids love music. Get them to help you put some rice into an empty washing up liquid bottle, turn up the radio and let them dance around the house. I was at a birthday party recently and the lads got a harmonica in a pass the parcel. It comes out every day to make 'moozik.' Thankfully we live in a detatched house as if I had neighbours next door I am sure they would fear for my sanity. We have little discos in the kitchen and make a human train and dance around the house. Don't know how I'm not seven stone.
A tub of bubbles is a great distraction, even for the grumpiest toddler. They love to burst them as you are blowing them. I usually grab them if I see a temper rising and it usually works a treat, as they forget about what was bothering them.
Also, I know this might sound daft or completely obvious, but toddlers love repetition. Just because you might get bored bringing them to the same playground, or playing the same games everyday, doesn't mean they will.
Just as an aside, it was lovely to meet up with some of the girls yesterday at the Balrothery Mother and baby group. See you all again soon.
hi thanks for the replies, there are a couple of things there that we havent tried.The playschool thing is on hold for the moment as we have the house up for sale so gona give that another few weeks and see what happens. Would love to meet up with some of you during the week bridget
