https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:01:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-51233 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:40:32 +0000 Andrea 51233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: my LO seems to play with toys when other kids are around but not with DH and I. quiet play time is certainly scarce in our household, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-51190 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:22:10 +0000 banana 51190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@andrea: hi! :) Yeah, I thought it was weird that he wasn't into toys either because during playdates with other kids, everyone else will play with toys except for my little guy. He'll go and like play behind the curtain or swing the blinds or try to climb the stairs. Sometimes I wish he WOULD like toys so that we can have some quiet play time! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-51131 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:07:11 +0000 Andrea 51131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: hi! good to know that there are other 20 month olds who aren't so into toys either. thanks for all your ideas and if my LO likes this kind of stuff better then yes, it seems to be a good money saver. LOL! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-51068 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:47:06 +0000 banana 51068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 20 months old and isn't into toys either. He likes to play with sensory type objects like PPs mentioned. Here some of the things he likes to play with (for ideas):</p> <p>- Pens in a cup: I placed around 20 different shaped/colored pens in a tall plastic cup and he loves pulling each one out and putting them back in.</p> <p>- Wallet: We gave him his own little wallet with fake money and fake credit cards. He loves pulling each one out and putting them back in. We tried to make it educational by making each card a different color and we would say the color outloud as he pulls each card &amp; money out. We just used cardstock and laminated them to make the fake credit cards. He LOOOVES this one.</p> <p>- Beans/coins/bells in tupperware: We placed a bunch of different small items in mini tupperware containers and he loves shaking them to hear all the different sounds. We used beans, rice, coins, bells, marbles.</p> <p>- Pom poms in a bag: We found a small mesh laundry bag and stuffed it with A LOT of mini poms poms from the craft store. He loves pulling each one out. It makes a bit of a mess but it keeps him busy for a long long time.</p> <p>- Doing the "laundry": LO likes to sit on top of our laundry machine and put his clothes in the washer one by one. Then I'll put them out and have him put back in the laundry basket. And repeat. He really likes this one.</p> <p>I have alot more of these but these are probably his faves. We don't even buy him toys anymore because he doesn't really show any interest in them. He has much more fun with our free "toys" that we just make up. At least it saves us money! LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-50976 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:52:12 +0000 Andrea 50976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NYCaliMama: i saw that and had saved the link! ok, craft time here we come! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-50973 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:47:17 +0000 SAHM0811 50973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ah okay. yea crafts are great at keeping them busy! messy, but fun!! someone on here posted this link on "busy bags" the other day... <a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/tag/busy-bag-ideas" rel="nofollow">http://moneysavingmom.com/tag/busy-bag-ideas</a>. i thought there were some cool ideas on there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-50970 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:42:52 +0000 Andrea 50970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: cool, will hit the store this weekend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-50967 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:38:56 +0000 looch 50967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could do a sensory box scavenger hunt...I think she'd probably love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-50966 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:37:31 +0000 Andrea 50966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: she seems to enjoy the sensory table at daycare a lot...which is along those lines. thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-50964 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:35:39 +0000 looch 50964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could also do some Montessori Practical Life tasks...it doesn't have to be anything super complex, like pouring rice, spreading peanut butter on a slice of bread, that kind of thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-50963 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:33:38 +0000 Andrea 50963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NYCaliMama: thanks! i do have all those things for her already. she doesn't really have enough toys for me to hide some but that is a really great idea. i notice that they do that at daycare. </p> <p>i was thinking that perhaps i need to come up with craft projects and more things along those lines to keep her occupied instead of toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-50957 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:24:38 +0000 SAHM0811 50957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hmmm i'm trying to rack my brain to try and remember what DD liked at your DD's age... i just know that at around 2 yo she started really getting into pretend play, so her kitchen and play food were big hits. she also got a trike for her 2nd bday. she loved legos and building too. she also got really good at puzzles at that age.</p> <p>when i find her getting bored of toys i rotate them (hide some in her closet) so they are "new" again later on. that might help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-toys-for-the-toddler-who-seems-to-have-little-interest-in-any-toys#post-50790 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:34:06 +0000 Andrea 50790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your toddler's favorite toy? My daughter doesn't seem to have very much interest in any toys that I buy her. I don't know if it's her or the toys...probably her. But curious to know what your toddlers like to play with the most? </p>