https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:52:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-709624 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:54:32 +0000 IcebergMom 709624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say just let him/her loose in a field or park or backyard with balls, bubbles, plastic bowling pins. As long as you are involved they'll be delighted! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-709406 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:14:08 +0000 anbanan15 709406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did do swim lessons at 1 year :)</p> <p>@rachiecakes: we had him in skates at 20 mo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-708676 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:56:38 +0000 sumer08 708676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you looked into swim lessons? Also, try looking into a Gymboree or My Gym. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-708597 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:38:29 +0000 LuLu Mom 708597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think gymnastics is a great starting point for a kid with lots of energy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-708559 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:30:55 +0000 DillonLion 708559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're starting swim lessons at 6 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-708520 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:22:02 +0000 rachiecakes 708520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: my DH teaches ice skating to tots! :) we're hoping to get skates on DS (16 months) soon. </p> <p>Right now he loves gymnastics (Tumble Tots) and soccer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-708466 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:13:27 +0000 T.H.O.U. 708466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: Just wanted to chime in that I just found swim lessons that start at 6 months (with a parent) and a gymnastics class that starts at age 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-323852 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:52:02 +0000 Mrs. Bee 323852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>soccer starts here at 18 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-323741 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:32:29 +0000 anbanan15 323741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm Thanks for the ideas! I've tried some of those and they still don't seem to be enough to curve his energy lol. I'll just have to keep at it until we find something :). I did see our area has an indoor bounce center, but I'm not sure what the age is on that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-322527 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:27:46 +0000 sarac 322527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rotate through the children's museum, the science museum, and the zoo - I'm lucky to live in a big city. All of those have big fun spaces for children to run around in. I've also found a lot of local churches and community centers that have open gyms for toddlers and preschoolers. I have a parent's group from meetup.com that does things together, as well.</p> <p>I also just have a big open space arranged in my house for my toddler to go nuts in. When she's really running, it won't seem as big, but for now it works well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-322468 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:10:46 +0000 Honeybee 322468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you checked out dance/movement lessons or classes at your local baby gym? Unfortunately, I haven't found a ton of structured stuff for the 3 and under crowd, so I just make sure DD gets a lot of time to run around feely every day (in the backyard, at the park, or at our local baby gym). </p> <p>If you want to do more activity stuff, you could look at library storytimes, music classes, or art classes in your area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/activitiessports-for-18-mo-olds#post-322394 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:50:20 +0000 anbanan15 322394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's been awhile since I've posted here, but I was wondering if you could help me trouble shoot for some activities for a very energetic 17 month old? I want to get him involved in a sport or activity, but all the ones I am interested in do not start until closer to the 3-5 age range. What activities do you do with your young toddlers that really help expel that extra energy?! :)</p> <p>Some ideas we had were gymnastic classes (some of these do start at 18-24 months in my area), martial arts, and ice skating lessons. We have done swim classes in the past. Thanks! </p>