https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:51:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-714343 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:55:28 +0000 T-Mom 714343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: my 4.5 yr old would play with any of those toys, haha.. She totally fights with DS over his baby toys. But like others suggested,bubbles are also a great idea and cheap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-714320 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:43:46 +0000 78h2o 714320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: thank you for the ideas! I don't have any concrete but they could "paint" my deck. It's made of that trex stuff, but i still think it looks darker wet. So I could do bubbles, paint brushes, a sandbox and maybe the paint in the baggie thing. Sounds good! I do have extra measuring cups and stuff, so I can work on outfitting the kitchen in case it's rainy/cold and we can't be outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-714307 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:30:43 +0000 Cole 714307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do think that out of novelty if nothing else they will be thrilled to play with any toys you have! For food for your kitchen, start setting aside empty food containers, add in a few spoons and measuring cups and you are in business! </p> <p>The other thing I like with toddlers is getting a large roll of paper (Staples seems to be the best bet) and rolling it out on the floor. They can color all over it and it is easy for you. </p> <p>If you have any concrete in your yard put out cups of water and paint brushes, they can "paint" your driveway or sidewalk. </p> <p>I hope you guys have a great time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-714203 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:07:31 +0000 heffalump 714203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 20 month old would have fun with those toys. Anything new is fun for her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-714173 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:35:01 +0000 78h2o 714173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I can totally get bubbles. That's a good idea! I don't have a sandbox, but I have a plastic kiddie pool that I could fill with a little sand and some toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-714163 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:31:39 +0000 chopsuey 714163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's great that you have a yard and deck! My 24 month old doesn't need toys to have fun outside. She's happy just running around and looking at flowers, etc.<br /> I think all kids love bubbles. If you have an area for sidewalk chalk that's always popular, sandboxes are a lot of fun too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-714155 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:28:36 +0000 78h2o 714155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: that's a good idea - thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-714144 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:23:42 +0000 looch 714144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is 28 months, and he'd play with all of those things at a play group partially because it's a new environment and also because we don't have those specific toys at home.</p> <p>He also loves stickers, so I'd get some of those Melissa and Doug Sticker pads, they're cheap and they can be re used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-714134 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:19:57 +0000 78h2o 714134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any idea about the upper age limit on the toys I have? What about board books? When do they become interested in playing dress up? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-713739 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:36:15 +0000 78h2o 713739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aprk: that looks fun! I'm a little worried a bag would break though and make a mess, but maybe outside on the deck! Thanks!</p> <p>I wish I didn't just get rid of a giant stack of cardboard boxes... I probably could have come up with a way to do something fun with those! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-713734 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:32:09 +0000 aprk 713734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How about ziplock bag painting? <a href="http://lets-explore.net/blog/2009/10/paint-bag-writing/" rel="nofollow">http://lets-explore.net/blog/2009/10/paint-bag-writing/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ideas-for-entertaining-a-group-of-toddlers#post-713729 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:29:02 +0000 78h2o 713729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I joined a local moms group and have been enjoying going to playdates at other people's homes. I'd love to host a get together at my house, but I have mostly baby toys (see photos) and board books, so I am worried the toddlers would be bored. Does anyone know whether these toys would interest toddlers? 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