That is right it says toddler.
Baby boy is feeling more and more like a toddlebean everyday.
Sigh.
Baby boy is feeling more and more like a toddlebean everyday.
Sigh.
So I am sharing some of the weird things we do with Westley -
because if your toddler is like mine, he gets bored with games
and things after a bit and needs me to change things up.
And it is August and we are all running out of ideas, amiright?
So I'll share mine, you share yours and lets keep these toddlers happy eh?
because if your toddler is like mine, he gets bored with games
and things after a bit and needs me to change things up.
And it is August and we are all running out of ideas, amiright?
So I'll share mine, you share yours and lets keep these toddlers happy eh?
1.
We put hose water in a snow sled and pull Westley around the yard in it.
We put hose water in a snow sled and pull Westley around the yard in it.
Why it is fun:
There is water involved and it is hot outside.
Not all babies love water, but Westley does so this is a big hit.
It marries the two things most toddlers like:
Being pulled around in something weird.
&
Spashing in water
Safety precautions:
Water can be a dangerous thing.
Especially for little ones.
Please only put an inch or so in the sled and
never ever ever ever leave your little one alone with it.
Children, especially top heavy toddlers and babies can and do drown
in just inches of water. It is imperative that you are full on engaged
in this activity as with any activity involving water.
2.
We put dirt in a pot and let Westley play in it (outside).
We put dirt in a pot and let Westley play in it (outside).
Why it is fun:
Well, it is dirt. And I know what you are thinking...just get a sandbox!
But - I don't want Westley to touch the sand and then
rub his eyes and get sand in his little baby blues.
rub his eyes and get sand in his little baby blues.
Plus everyone has dirt. So dirt it is.
Safety precautions:
I mean, it is dirt so here is the common sense of it,
don't buy the dirt at Home Depot that has a bunch of chemical crap in it.
Just use plain dirt. And if you use dirt from your own lawn just know that it can have bacteria in it - so you know - wash up afterwards. And don't let him eat it.
don't buy the dirt at Home Depot that has a bunch of chemical crap in it.
Just use plain dirt. And if you use dirt from your own lawn just know that it can have bacteria in it - so you know - wash up afterwards. And don't let him eat it.
3.
We pick apples from the tree in our backyard and throw them for Scout to fetch and chew.
We pick apples from the tree in our backyard and throw them for Scout to fetch and chew.
Why it is fun:
It just is. Picking fruit, throwing it around. Good times.
I realize that not everyone has a fruit tree to pick from and a dog to throw them for,
but if you do, highly recommended.
Scout and Westley get a kick out of this.
Safety precautions:
I guess just check the apples for worms. No one likes a worm apple.
Not even a dog.
I realize that not everyone has a fruit tree to pick from and a dog to throw them for,
but if you do, highly recommended.
Scout and Westley get a kick out of this.
Safety precautions:
I guess just check the apples for worms. No one likes a worm apple.
Not even a dog.
4.
We go to the thrift store and let Westley peruse the toy aisle and play with whatever he wants.
We go to the thrift store and let Westley peruse the toy aisle and play with whatever he wants.
Why it is fun:
Because he basically has an entire toy store at his fingertips AND it is okay to play with the stuff AND if he breaks anything (which he never has) it isn't expensive to buy whatever it was because it is a thrift store. The trick is to teach him boundaries, it is okay to touch things in this store and in this department but not everything.
Safety precautions:
Well you know - they are used toys so they are chalk full of germs. So we wash his hands and face when we leave. Also - as in every activity with a toddler, you have to be all in. You can't walk away or look away or meander around. You must be present and engaged with whatever toy he is playing with. Not only is it a good safety measure, but just all around good for his heart to have his parent there fully.
5.
We put all our spices (in plastic containers) in plastic bowls &
placed them in a toddler level cupboard.
Why it is fun:
The moral of this story is just to change out your bottom cupboard that your toddler likes to peek in with different baby safe things. So right now we have three plastic tupperware bowls full of plastic spice bottles. He opens the cupboard and carries the entire bowl into the living room and takes them out and puts them back in. He sees us use these things and realizes they are adult things so that of course makes them special and desirable to him.
Safety precautions:
I keep saying plastic because the spice bottles that are glass would be dangerous.
They could break and they are heavy so if baby throws them it could hurt someone or something.
Also - make sure all your caps are tightly screwed on. And if your smart toddler has
already learned how to unscrew caps - then just skip this one altogether.
So there are 5 quirky activities we are currently enjoying with Westley.
Tell us what you are up to!
We put all our spices (in plastic containers) in plastic bowls &
placed them in a toddler level cupboard.
Why it is fun:
The moral of this story is just to change out your bottom cupboard that your toddler likes to peek in with different baby safe things. So right now we have three plastic tupperware bowls full of plastic spice bottles. He opens the cupboard and carries the entire bowl into the living room and takes them out and puts them back in. He sees us use these things and realizes they are adult things so that of course makes them special and desirable to him.
Safety precautions:
I keep saying plastic because the spice bottles that are glass would be dangerous.
They could break and they are heavy so if baby throws them it could hurt someone or something.
Also - make sure all your caps are tightly screwed on. And if your smart toddler has
already learned how to unscrew caps - then just skip this one altogether.
So there are 5 quirky activities we are currently enjoying with Westley.
Tell us what you are up to!
