survival tactics, please

**FearlessLeader** · 02-06-2011 08:58

i'm sick as anything and DP has just left for work, aside from t.v (which he will get bored of soon enough) what else can i do with a 15 month old to keep him entertained? He is currently playing with a roll of toilet paper and an empty shampoo bottle

**bookwormmum** · 02-06-2011 09:03

A box of tissues - let him go nuts

It's a waste, I know, but it used to keep Chloe occupied and quiet for about an hour

**A mothers love** · 02-06-2011 09:05

The plastic container cupboard and the clean washing. Dd loves dragging them round the house

**RoarsomeMum** · 02-06-2011 09:08

2 containers and a bag of pegs (roar could spend hours on moving them from one container to the other)

Feel better SOON!!!!!!!

**Niki24** · 02-06-2011 09:08

What about chucking a blanket over the end of the lounge and a chair to make a cubby house? My daughter used to love having her own "house" to play in with her toys for a little while.

**something** · 02-06-2011 09:16

Pegs
Pots and pans, wooden spoons
Water and a paintbrush on the cement or fence
Food
Playdough
Finger paints in the shower (easier to clean up the mess!)
Extra long bathtime
Balloon tennis - you hit they chase
Toddler games on smart phone if you have one

**OurLittleBlessing** · 02-06-2011 09:19

Do you have sticker books? They always occupy lots of time here.
Puzzles?
Pray that he has a four hour sleep? lol

You poor thing, I hope that you survive the day in one piece.

**OurLittleBlessing** · 02-06-2011 09:20

Originally Posted by something

Pegs
Pots and pans, wooden spoons
Water and a paintbrush on the cement or fence
Food
Playdough
Finger paints in the shower (easier to clean up the mess!)
Extra long bathtime
Balloon tennis - you hit they chase
Toddler games on smart phone if you have one

Genius! I am so going to do that one. Thanks!

**krystallxx** · 02-06-2011 10:01

Originally Posted by something

Pegs
Pots and pans, wooden spoons
Water and a paintbrush on the cement or fence
Food
Playdough
Finger paints in the shower (easier to clean up the mess!)
Extra long bathtime
Balloon tennis - you hit they chase
Toddler games on smart phone if you have one

All these .. Container cupboard/drawer. Balls. Paper and pens( my boys love being allowed to have Pens )

Dont worry about the mess, it will still be there when u feel better. Hope you are on the mend soon xx

**FearlessLeader** · 02-06-2011 12:08

thanks guys he's just gone to sleep so i will pray for that 4 hour nap! I opened every cupboard in the house that didn't have anything breakable/dangerous in it and just let him go for it. Wasn't too bad. Got through without the tv so i still have that trick up my sleeve for the pm

now i'm taking myself off to bed to read my book