https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:29:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-17m-twins-tips-needed#post-1884596 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:17:49 +0000 cmomma17 1884596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 17 month old is very easy to please. He just likes walks outside. Doesn't need to be a fancy park or anything like that. He likes to just roam free, see birds and dogs and trees, and pick up sticks and rocks and leaves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-17m-twins-tips-needed#post-1884515 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:41:39 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1884515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I was thinking park and froyo. </p> <p>@photojane: there is a pumpkin patch nearby, but they have never been. I don't want to be the first to take them there instead of their parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-17m-twins-tips-needed#post-1884484 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:25:14 +0000 Smurfette 1884484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: R has no interest in stickers :( My child is weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-17m-twins-tips-needed#post-1884482 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:20:51 +0000 photojane 1884482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crayons, stickers, and construction paper is a great "craft" for a 17-month-old. Toddlers LOVE stickers. It's easy for you too. </p> <p>Sadie loves the park, but I don't. I don't take her very often, because she always tries to do what the older kids are doing. She doesn't realize she can't climb certain things or jump off of things, and it freaks me out. So, I guess it would depend on their personalities! Is there a petting zoo or pumpkin patch nearby? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-17m-twins-tips-needed#post-1884448 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:04:49 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1884448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the park! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-17m-twins-tips-needed#post-1884438 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:01:52 +0000 Ms.SK 1884438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would suggest putting some pudding in a gallon zip lock bag and letting them "paint" with their fingers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-17m-twins-tips-needed#post-1884437 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:01:50 +0000 Smurfette 1884437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Park!! Hands down it it R's favorite thing to do on the weekends with us. Followed with some frozen yogurt and that is a perfect afternoon for her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-17m-twins-tips-needed#post-1884434 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:00:11 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1884434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dh and I are babysitting 17m old B/G twins for our friends on Saturday from 10am-11pm. I've babysat them before, but not longer than 3 hours. I'd love some suggestions for crafts or activities to do at home and fun places to take a toddler.</p> <p>Here is their schedule for the part of the day we will be there.<br /> 10:30am - parents leave<br /> 11:30am - lunch<br /> 12:30-1ish - down for a nap<br /> 2-3:00 - wake up<br /> 6:00pm - dinner<br /> 8:00pm - bath, books, bed</p> <p>They have a playroom full of toys, but neither DH and I want to spend the entire day inside. We will have their car seats and stroller. I was thinking of bringing over a craft or activity to do with them in the morning to hopefully distract them from their parents leaving. Then when they wake up from their naps I thought that would be a good time to take them somewhere. Maybe the park and somewhere for a snack? </p> <p>So my questions are what kind of crafts or activities are appropriate for their age and what types of places do you take your toddler? </p>