What Do You Do With Toddlers In The Winter?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Snow Shoveling. Toddlers love to help out and they love to imitate. …
  • Go for a sled ride. …
  • Build a snowman. …
  • Paint the snow. …
  • Paint with snow. …
  • Build a fort. …
  • Build a maze. …
  • Make an obstacle course.

What can you do with a toddler on a cold day?

  1. Build an Indoor Play Gym. An indoor play gym helps build essential motor skills and coordination while letting them burn off some of that pent up energy. …
  2. Sensory Bins. …
  3. Pretend Play. …
  4. Museum. …
  5. Swim Lessons. …
  6. Sledding. …
  7. Build a Snow Fort. …
  8. Snow Art.

Where can I take my toddler in the winter?

  • The Library. This is an obvious one, right? …
  • The Local Mall. …
  • IKEA. …
  • Pet & Aquarium Stores. …
  • Indoor McDonald’s (or other restaurant) Playplaces. …
  • Local YMCAs and Recreation Centers. …
  • Conservatories. …
  • Indoor Play Spaces & Playgrounds.

Where can I take my kids in the winter?

  • Visit the city’s kid-friendly museums. …
  • Visit some of London’s iconic landmarks. …
  • Warm up with a hands-on workshops. …
  • Theme parks and interactive attraction. …
  • Holiday season activities. …
  • Ice skating. …
  • Catch a show on London’s West End. …
  • Visit the London Aquarium or the London Zoo.

What can a 2 year old do in the winter?

  1. Indoor Play Gyms. Watch our latest video: …
  2. Sensory Bins. …
  3. Building Forts. …
  4. Pretend Play. …
  5. Arts & Crafts. …
  6. Books & Music. …
  7. Waterworks in the BathTub.

What do you do with a 2 year old all day?

  1. Give options.
  2. Interact with your toddler.
  3. Sing and Dance.
  4. Read.
  5. Allow for and encourage independent play.
  6. Get Active.
  7. Get out of the house.
  8. Teach something.

How should a 2 year old dress in the winter?

  1. Lay on light layers. The layers underneath your toddler’s outerwear trap in warmth. …
  2. Find a snowsuit that suits your toddler to a T. …
  3. Choose mittens. …
  4. A warm hat is tops. …
  5. Choose safe and easy clothing features. …
  6. Don’t forget car seat safety. …
  7. Cover up.

How do I keep my 2.5 year old busy?

  1. Color Matching Game. …
  2. Playdough Playdough is great. …
  3. Pipe Cleaners and Colander. …
  4. Shape Sorter. …
  5. Contact Paper Art Place a piece of clear contact paper on the table. …
  6. Paint in Bags Place paint in a gallon sized Ziploc bag. …
  7. Pack ‘n Play.

What can I do with my toddler on a rainy day?

  • Deposit the milk cap into the tin. …
  • Dining table tent. …
  • Things to stack. …
  • Making music and things that roll. …
  • Climbing. …
  • Boxes. …
  • Library books and toy library. …
  • Mud, mud, glorious mud.

What can a 3 year old do on a rainy day?

  • Make an Indoor Obstacle Course. Jump over cushions, crawl under the table and over chairs, jump on the doormat five times, then run around the table. …
  • Build an Indoor Den. …
  • Go Bowling. …
  • Walk in the Rain. …
  • Go to the Movies. …
  • Choose and Watch DVDs. …
  • Go to the Library. …
  • Have a Storytelling.

How do I get my kids outside in the winter?

  1. Some basic outdoor winter fun ideas include going on a scavenger hunt, building a good old-fashioned snowman, or a snow fort. …
  2. Of course, you could always go out and hike! …
  3. If you’re feeling really adventurous, you can take the whole family cold-weather camping.

What do kids need in winter?

A

fleece jacket, sweatshirt, or sweater

will help keep your child warm. An extra bottom layer. For additional warmth, dress your child in long underwear or warm tights under regular clothes, or add fleece pants over them. A waterproof rain coat with a hood.

What are winter outdoor activities?

  • Have a snowball fight.
  • Go sledding — try making a DIY duct tape sled first!
  • Go skating at an outdoor rink or on a pond.
  • Build a snowman.
  • Spray paint snow with food colouring and water — simply mix it up in a spray bottle. …
  • Make a snow maze.
  • Make snow angels.
  • Build a snow fort.

What can I do with my 2 year old outside?

  • Hike/Explore/Immerse. The easiest and arguably best option for an outdoors activity with your toddler is to take them somewhere in nature and let them find their own activities. …
  • Sensory Bins. …
  • Water/Ice Play. …
  • Nature Rubbings. …
  • Animal Tracks. …
  • Story Time Outside. …
  • Movement Games. …
  • Bubbles.

What can I do with my 2 year old indoors?

  • Cardboard Box Train. Hands On As We Grow.
  • Sticky Spider Web. Hands On As We Grow.
  • Shaving Cream Sensory DIY. Hands On As We Grow.
  • Pop Bottle Bowling. Hands On As We Grow.
  • Straw Threaded Shoestring Necklace. …
  • Indoor Energetic Newspaper Throwing. …
  • Slimy Eyes. …
  • Lines of Colored Tape.

What sports can a 2 year old do?

  • Running.
  • Hopping, skipping and jumping.
  • Tumbling.
  • Throwing and catching.
  • Swimming.
  • Riding a tricycle or bicycle.
  • Climbing on playground equipment.
Kim Nguyen
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Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen is a fitness expert and personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and has trained a variety of clients, from professional athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts. Kim is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.