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Kristi_Lynn
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Kristi
Shore acres
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 09:17:28 AM
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| Any tips on how to keep a 1 1/2 year old boy occupied? |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 09:26:06 AM
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LOL In my experience anything works for a bout five minutes at that age! Seriously though, a wash tub with rice in it with some cups and bowls and a big spoon is fun for that age. Out on the grass it does not matter if he spills some. How about a sprinkler? No standing water to drown in. Pull toys from inside are more fun outside if you have a drive or walkway that is smooth. Just be prepared to change activities frequently to keep him engaged. Their little attention spans are so short.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 09:28:37 AM
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Target had this great little thing that is a circle you hook up to the hose that gives a little spary of water for 5 dollars. My 3 year old loves it. Bubbles and chalk are good too. I know some like sand stuff, I just hate hate hate that it gets sand all over the house then...LOL! We save our sand play for the beach! A little water table is awesome too. You can just put some cheapy bath toys in it and they will play for hours.
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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WinsomeWench
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Jacquie
Inglewood
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 1:31:10 PM
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Last summer, my now 2.5 year old LOVED water. The hose on a slow drip, filling up buckets, watering cans, watering the grass, etc,. She also loved chalk. Put them both together, and she would be entertained all day. Draw with chalk, wash it away, draw with chalk, etc.
“Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.” |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 3:46:31 PM
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I got some super cheap little tykes toys from a rummage sale (a quarter each!) A big plastic dump truck and a pretend lawn mower, my kids LOVE them! Plus I put a few balls outside and that is what I do with my kids :) I have a one year old and a very soon to be two year old!
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
http://countryrenaissance.blogspot.com
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Kristi_Lynn
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Kristi
Shore acres
Texas
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2011 : 08:35:13 AM
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| I went to Radio Flyer online an found the cutest stuff! There was a little toddler wheel barrow, little red wagon and trike. My boy is six months old and my husband and i are about to get into our first house so I'm making plans for him for next summer. I will be wanting to spend lots of time outside and am glad to get good ideas for him. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2011 : 09:12:39 AM
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Besides the things already mentioned..if you have a wood fence and an old big paint brush..fill a bucket with water and let him "paint" the fence.
Fill a dishpan with shaving cream and hide little things for him to find inside (army men, legos, balls etc)
I have a daycare in my home and the big favorites for the toddlers (which is most of my business...up to 3 year olds) is the simple stuff...homemade tunnels, water play, etc. Have fun.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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SadieSadieChickenLady
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Sadie from allnaturalme.com
Coolspring
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 8:06:00 PM
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Playsilks on the clothesline :)
My kids love making tents & forts and Mama loves the shade it provides on a hot day.
Pics on my blog for an example: http://allnaturalme.com/blog/?p=1897
For the little ones, put a quilted blanket down on the grass with toys, books, trucks, coloring... for things to do, although the flowing silks themselves are sometimes playful enough!
Much Mama Love!!
Sadie
Following My Bliss @allnaturalme |
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HeirloomMomma
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Linda
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 3:58:15 PM
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A spray bottle filled with water. My grandson used to like to 'help' me clean at that age.
Stickers, you can buy inexpensive ones at a dollar store. Always fun!
Homemade playdoh, always a hit.
Farmgirl Sister #3291
http://hoovershomesteadhappenings.blogspot.com
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Toddler fun in the yard
