Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Activities

I’m at a loss, we have so many things for my girl to entertain her but she gets bored so easily. She has the kick piano mat, another playmat which I regularly change around, a sit me up chair, a bouncer, an astronaut projector, crinkle books, rattles, soft toys, fish tank screen, mirror, activity cards. I have so m...

Tretre -Counts to 3 - Says “Ready, Set, GO!” - knows what a dog and cat is - knows Blue and Red -Knows dam near all the nursery songs on Ms Rachel first words and learning number episode -mimicking everything mom and dad says , “Oh Shit” “OH Wow” “Uh Oh” “ooooooowe” are his favorite things to say - has learned 4/...

What skill did your little one learn recently?

Hi, I’m looking for ideas for Christmas and Birthday presents for a one year old please. I keep being asked for ideas of what family can get her and I haven’t got a clue as I tend to work out what she likes day by day at the moment! Happy for practical ideas as well has toys given she’s still only little.

How are you all entertaining your babies? I read books to my little girl, talk to her and do tummy time but I feel there are too many hours in the day and I run out of things to do. I sometimes put dancing fruits on for her to watch but I feel so guilty because I want to interact with her instead of putting the TV on.

Hi ladies, we’re off to Paris in December with our little one but we’ve heard Paris isn’t very baby friendly as there’s a lack of lifts, changing rooms and high chairs. Does anyone have any tips on how to get around this? Also any tips on baby activities there - my baby is 1yr.

Working as a bcba and rbt for 8 years I've come across lots of great ideas for our kiddos that are cost efficient (all items for these found at dollar store), and also extremely fun to make or play with . From holiday themed to creating your own .. hope you enjoy these awesome ideas . See comments for more ideas

Can anyone recommend any open ended toys for our 3year old for possible Christmas presents? I don’t want to only buy our little boy a bunch of things like light up cars and dinosaurs that he’ll get bored of within 5mins. Any advice? Also, anything that an 18month might like too? 🤪

still waiting, getting impatient.. tried every wives tail hahaha... I'll go on another walk tomorrow...

It’s getting cold out and I feel like he’s bored. I don’t do screen time and rotate toys, read and go for walks when warm enough, but seems to get bored.

Wish he'd play with his fucking kids

Has anyone got rid of screens completely and seen a real change in behavior?

Her current fav is Lego duplo and water mat. Since her birthday is coming near I want to give her some new toys and all 2+ year old toys in Amazon are very basic and she have played with them already.

What stuff are you doing with your 9 month old? Trying to make everyday fun but he gets so bored so easily

bear in mind it's close to Christmas and need to give family ideas 😭

The weather is turning quickly! What’s your best go to rainy day idea? Can be something to do inside or an idea of somewhere to go? I’ve got a newborn and my toddler needs his energy redirected on rainy or slow days! In the past month, we’ve done things such as: Charity shop mooch Swimming lessons Pipe cleaner thr...

What to give to friend's son who is turning 8 this weekend? Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks!

What plane/travel items were most useful for you? Travelling abroad in November and LG will be 4 months!

I’ve arranged a free baby carrying walk on Tuesday 10-am over Stone Common. We usually have about 10 parents and babies for the baby walk. And we usually finish with a drink and cake! Follow Blaze Trails on fb and let me know if you have any questions!

Don’t come for me as we are using screen time in this house and trying to get into some education games to do together as my boy seems to be very good at them However most apps I download then have a fee after a few games I wondered if anyone knows of any good free ones or ones that are worth the purchase?