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Georgie's
I am a SAHM with my 14 month old daughter. She is a very busy girl and I am finding that she is getting really bored with our usual activities. She likes to play outside, but it is really rainy for most of the year where we live so going outside is difficult. She also puts absolutely everything in her mouth so crayons, paper, etc, won't work. We read books a lot and stack blocks and stuff, but she really doesn't really play with many other toys. Any real suggestions would be great! Thanks!
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Keep offering the crayons and coloring books, just discourage her from putting them in her mouth. That is how she learns!
Puzzles (the wooden ones with pegs are great for that age).
Blow bubbles.
Google the recipe for edible playdough.
Look for Story Stretchers on Amazon. There is a version for infants/toddlers. It gives ideas to turn favorite children's story books into math, science, games, music, arts and crafts and even snacks!
If you can, look for an activity such as Mommy & Me gymnastics or Gymboree that you both can participate in.
Look for a local playgroup at http://groups.yahoo.com
If you can, visit the local petting zoo, children's museum, etc. Most book stores and/or libraries have story times for little ones.
Sing, dance, let her help you clean (my little one would help 'fold' the wash cloths, likes to take a baby wipe and 'dust' the fireplace insert, etc).
Purchase some musical instruments, puppets, etc.
One of my last few answers might have some other ideas you want to incorporate, so check that out-it is for an older toddler, but a lot you could probably use as well.
I hope this helps, and wish you the best!
Keep offering the crayons and coloring books, just discourage her from putting them in her mouth. That is how she learns!
Puzzles (the wooden ones with pegs are great for that age).
Blow bubbles.
Google the recipe for edible playdough.
Look for Story Stretchers on Amazon. There is a version for infants/toddlers. It gives ideas to turn favorite children's story books into math, science, games, music, arts and crafts and even snacks!
If you can, look for an activity such as Mommy & Me gymnastics or Gymboree that you both can participate in.
Look for a local playgroup at http://groups.yahoo.com
If you can, visit the local petting zoo, children's museum, etc. Most book stores and/or libraries have story times for little ones.
Sing, dance, let her help you clean (my little one would help 'fold' the wash cloths, likes to take a baby wipe and 'dust' the fireplace insert, etc).
Purchase some musical instruments, puppets, etc.
One of my last few answers might have some other ideas you want to incorporate, so check that out-it is for an older toddler, but a lot you could probably use as well.
I hope this helps, and wish you the best!
What are some gross motor activities for infants?
Tara Kay
I need some ideas for Gross/fine motor activities for infants. I also need ideas for sensory play for infant. I good site would be great too.
Answer
It really depends on the age of your infant. My son is 8 months now and here are some activities I do with him:
Gross Motor:
*Sing "The Wheels on the Bus" and do action with him --In particular "the people on the bus go up & down" --I stand him up and put him down.
*Let him sit and play (develops balance & back muscles)
*Let him have tummy time (pre-crawling exercises and develops back & neck muscles)
*Hold his hands or waist and let him stand (Develop leg muscles and balance)
*Stand him up against the couch (for balance and leg strength)
Fine motor:
*Let him play with/eat cheerios or gerber graduates puffs (develops pincher grasp)
*Sing "Itsy Bisty Spider" with actions
*Sing "Patty Cake" with actions
*SIng "Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes" with actions
*Give him many shapes, sizes, and textures of toys to play with & explore while he is sitting or having tummy time (blocks, stuffed animals, measuring cups, balls, sippy cup, tummy time mat, etc, etc, etc)
Good luck & Have fun.
Also, don't forget to read to your baby!! Babies looooove books
It really depends on the age of your infant. My son is 8 months now and here are some activities I do with him:
Gross Motor:
*Sing "The Wheels on the Bus" and do action with him --In particular "the people on the bus go up & down" --I stand him up and put him down.
*Let him sit and play (develops balance & back muscles)
*Let him have tummy time (pre-crawling exercises and develops back & neck muscles)
*Hold his hands or waist and let him stand (Develop leg muscles and balance)
*Stand him up against the couch (for balance and leg strength)
Fine motor:
*Let him play with/eat cheerios or gerber graduates puffs (develops pincher grasp)
*Sing "Itsy Bisty Spider" with actions
*Sing "Patty Cake" with actions
*SIng "Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes" with actions
*Give him many shapes, sizes, and textures of toys to play with & explore while he is sitting or having tummy time (blocks, stuffed animals, measuring cups, balls, sippy cup, tummy time mat, etc, etc, etc)
Good luck & Have fun.
Also, don't forget to read to your baby!! Babies looooove books
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