pumpyla
We are staying in Clear Lake but would be willing to drive a bit.
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You will find that it doesn't take much to entertain a toddler. What about libraries? Maybe you can go to a couple of different libraries. Most of them have weekly story time groups. Find out about local playgroups.
At home you can do arts and crafts, finger painting, scavenger hunts, kiddie food projects (find a toddler cook book or go to Nick Jr.com for ideas), play dress up, build a fort out of couch cushions and blankets. Get some old boxes and let the kid paint or color them and use them to make a club house or car or spaceship or whatever. Toddlers don't always have to travel or spend money for fun, so save your pennies and enjoy the simple ways to have a good time while you can. Your home has the potential to be better than Chuck E. Cheese!
You will find that it doesn't take much to entertain a toddler. What about libraries? Maybe you can go to a couple of different libraries. Most of them have weekly story time groups. Find out about local playgroups.
At home you can do arts and crafts, finger painting, scavenger hunts, kiddie food projects (find a toddler cook book or go to Nick Jr.com for ideas), play dress up, build a fort out of couch cushions and blankets. Get some old boxes and let the kid paint or color them and use them to make a club house or car or spaceship or whatever. Toddlers don't always have to travel or spend money for fun, so save your pennies and enjoy the simple ways to have a good time while you can. Your home has the potential to be better than Chuck E. Cheese!
Any tips for air travel with a toddler?
avalonmoon
Taking a 9-hour flight to Hawaii (changing planes 1/2 way through) this April with an 18-month-old, and I'm worried about keeping him occupied, or at least just keeping him from screaming his head off because he can't run around and get into everything!
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Children tend to take flying really well. Bring books, a handheld system, crayons, paper, and other small toys that will occupy your boy. Take him to the store to pick out a couple small things that will be his 'special trip' toys that he can't use until the plane is in the air. Try to get a window seat for him, so he can watch all the little houses and cars below. Have him try to pick out boats, and cows, make it a scavenger hunt for him. I spy is the coolest game for young children. Bring ear plugs and/or a sippy cup for help with the popping in his ears during take-off and landing. Bring chewable meds for motion-sickness, and a change of clothes with wipes. Bring tylenol in case he gets sick. I flew from Maine to Tampa w/ one that age. He took it so well I was shocked. If you can, try to get the night flight, that way he is more likely to be tired, and calmer, or sleeping during the flight.
Children tend to take flying really well. Bring books, a handheld system, crayons, paper, and other small toys that will occupy your boy. Take him to the store to pick out a couple small things that will be his 'special trip' toys that he can't use until the plane is in the air. Try to get a window seat for him, so he can watch all the little houses and cars below. Have him try to pick out boats, and cows, make it a scavenger hunt for him. I spy is the coolest game for young children. Bring ear plugs and/or a sippy cup for help with the popping in his ears during take-off and landing. Bring chewable meds for motion-sickness, and a change of clothes with wipes. Bring tylenol in case he gets sick. I flew from Maine to Tampa w/ one that age. He took it so well I was shocked. If you can, try to get the night flight, that way he is more likely to be tired, and calmer, or sleeping during the flight.
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