Looking for the best indoor activities for toddlers under 2? Whether at home or out and about, check out these top ideas for your little one. Many of us have experienced "cabin fever," and it's not always because we're snowed in at the top of the mountains. Heat waves and downpours might mean we're home for days at a time. Perhaps you're pregnant or in bedrest and shouldn't be out of the house for long. Other times, we can get out of the house but need to find an indoor venue to stay out of inclement weather (without spending a whole lot of money). And sometimes, we just need to vary … [Read more...]

Check out these fun outdoor activities for 1 year olds! From places to go, to sensory activities at home, you can find the perfect ideas. When my kids were little, our local park boasted huge, grassy lawns, tons of trees, and little knick knacks they loved to play with. One of their favorite games was to find all the baby pine cones, which they'd collect and gather at one of the bases of the trees. And each time we'd go back to the park, we'd still find their stash exactly where it was. Even when they were really little—as in, barely learning to walk—that still didn't stop us from … [Read more...]

Looking for easy, DIY sensory bins for 1 year old kids? Take a look at these sensory bin ideas for toddlers to get their hands on! We've all heard how beneficial sensory play can be for babies and toddlers, from different textures to new scents. But we also know how difficult it can be to remove slime from carpets or sweep dried rice. How can kids participate in sensory play without the crazy mess? Enter the sensory bin. These large containers filled with different textures can be a fantastic way for your child to explore with her hands in a safe and clean way. Sensory bins can also … [Read more...]

Encourage your toddler's independent spirit with these outdoor activities for 18 month olds, from toys to places to go with your little one! The weather has been warming up, you've been cooped up all season—whatever the reason, you and your 18 month old are ready to head outdoors. Except you can't seem to keep her interested for too long in one activity before she's fussy for another one. As much as she loves going outside, you're also running out of ideas, bored with the same ones you've been doing. Perhaps you're a first-time mom, worried you're not doing something you should be … [Read more...]

Looking for messy play ideas for 1 year olds? Check out these DIY activities, from sensory bins to edible play, perfect for this age! Does it feel like you and your 1 year old do the same basic things every day? You take him to the park, run some errands, read the same books, and play with the usual toys. You're a fan of routine, but after months of the same activities, you're looking for fun activities to do at home. Particularly, "messy" play ideas. You've noticed that he loves to explore with his hands, whether it's splashing in the tub or digging them in the sandbox. You don't … [Read more...]

Looking for easy arts and crafts for 1 year olds? Check out these toddler activities—without complicated instructions or messy clean up! Even when my son was an infant, I was already saving arts and crafts ideas on Pinterest. From puffy clouds of cotton balls to heart-shaped collages of torn red paper, I had grand ideas for projects I'd teach him. Unfortunately, he had his own agenda. Sure, "he" made a puffy cloud craft and a Valentine heart for his dad. But if he had his way, I knew he would rather spend the time pulling at the cotton balls or tossing the red pieces in the air (which he … [Read more...]