https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 05:35:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328968 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:43:05 +0000 MrsBeluga 2328968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Little Tikes bounce house that we use indoors and outdoors too. It weighs 25 pounds when not inflated, and can easily be stored in our garage when not in use. We pull it out on rainy days/birthday parties/play dates to help LO and her friends get her energy out. My husband thought I was crazy, but now is on board. We bought one that had a 250 pound weight limit (the Jump and Slide Bouncer for $188 at Amazon) so we can also get in with LO. I think will be worth it as long as it lasts 5ish years, it was also cheaper than a traditional toddler swing set.</p> <p>Heres a listing of all the ones Little Tikes offers:</p> <p><a href="http://www.littletikes.com/bouncers+trampolines/inflatable-bouncers/icat/outdoordrybouncers" rel="nofollow">http://www.littletikes.com/bouncers+trampolines/inflatable-bouncers/icat/outdoordrybouncers</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328920 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:18:57 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2328920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: Yup, I use an old egg crate (or half of one so there are 6 containers) and fill it up with shaving cream and a drop of food coloring. I hand her a paint brush and she goes to town! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328877 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:55:16 +0000 Bao 2328877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sensory boxes! Baths, and yes boxes. Going to text you my latest box creation ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328869 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:50:51 +0000 cmomma17 2328869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: ooh good idea with the shaving cream, my toddler would probably go nuts with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328868 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:49:41 +0000 cmomma17 2328868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some ideas I have seen on Pinterest and Instagram: fun baths (car wash with toy cars, baby doll bathing, Lego bath, etc.). Letting them paint on the windows/glass door. Mini trampoline (I need one of these before it starts snowing in Virginia!), indoor ball pit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328325 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:02:48 +0000 sorrycharlie 2328325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: genius. I have the Boon bath pipes hidden away for Christmas but if I get desperate enough I may just break them out early. </p> <p>@MrsSRS: @avivoca: I don't have a tablet (sob) buuuut DH just got a shop vac for his birthday. boom - box to play in! I'll give her markers and let her go to town later. she's currently sucked into daniel tiger, thank god. sitting here drinking my cold coffee... lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328316 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:59:13 +0000 avivoca 2328316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a large box or piece of paper and crayons/markers? H loves to sit in a box and color it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328282 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:52:22 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2328282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bath time. Let them use shaving cream or new toys in the bath. My kids would sit in there for 45 minutes if I let them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328277 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:50:26 +0000 MrsSRS 2328277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stickers? Can she make a fort? Download a new app maybe? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-keep-busy-on-gross-days#post-2328269 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:47:03 +0000 sorrycharlie 2328269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we're all sick. it's raining. I have no energy, yet my oldest will NOT sit and watch tv. help!</p> <p>usually playdoh will keep her busy for a long time but my usual tricks aren't cutting it today. I don't have any gifts or anything hidden away to break out..ahh! </p>