The best time to play with your baby is when he’s alert and relaxed. Watch your baby closely for signs of being tired or fussy so that you can take a break.
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The best time to play with your baby is when he’s alert and relaxed. Watch your baby closely for signs of being tired or fussy so that you can take a break. A play date at a fast food restaurant may not be the healthiest choice, but it’s still a lot fun. Meet at one that has that has an indoor play area. A wonderful activity to do with toddlers is to blow bubbles. You can purchase bubble mix at any store or you can make your own. Paying enough attention to your child and making sure your toddler receives adequate stimulation during the time he or she is awake is also vitally important for avoiding bedtime showdowns. Find broken crayons, put them in an oiled muffin tin, & place in warm oven to melt. Let cool & pop out for a brand new multicolored crayon. A quiet activity or a rest before meals or snacks is a good idea as a tired or energized toddler may well not be interested in eating. As much as you treasure the quiet that comes with a Disney DVD, try to limit your child’s TV time to no more than two hours a day. A Play-Doh playdate activity is perfect for children ages 2 and above. You can purchase play-doh of different colors and let their imaginations go wild. Marshmallow Tinkertoys: A bag of marshmallows and some thin pretzel sticks are all you need to build the perfect puffy pal, a 3-D house, or tepee. Choosing age appropriate activities is much easier when the child who is coming over for a play date is around the same age of your child. There are few activities for toddlers more fun than going to the park. Toddlers have an innate need to run and climb. Work on gardening with your kids, If you have a garden have them help you pick the plants, water the flowers, pick weeds. Don’t skimp on sunscreen. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most people apply only about half as much sunscreen as they should. Jump into puddles. Find out what mud feels like between bare toes. Let your toddler frolic around and get wet before you head indoors. Check out summer programs at your local public library. Many feature special story times, sing-alongs, and puppet shows during the summer. Apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before going outdoors. This gives the skin a chance to absorb the lotion. Raining outside? Pretend to go camping. Build a tent in your living room out of blankets and chairs. Toddlers just love bubbles. Give adults different bubble wands and wave. Toddlers will cramble after the bubbles. Hang a long length of craft paper on a fence or wall and mix a bit of food coloring into some bubble soap. Have the children make a picture by blowing bubbles onto the paper. Cut apple in half from the top down. Dip in paint and stamp apple shapes. Cut apple in half the other way to create a different shape stamp with a star in the center. |
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