BABY & TODDLER
Polls and Tips for Baby and Toddler Years
Let's help each other navigate the tricky baby and toddler years. Ask and answer questions about life with little ones.
What are some activities that help develop fine motor skills in young children?
Dot art with Q-tips. I like to reinforce letter and number recognition with this activity, too, by outlining a letter or number for him to paint by "dotting" the inside with a q-tip dipped in washable paint.
Hide small objects in a bowlful of dry rice and have your child find them. This is a fun sensory activity, too!
What babyproofing tips do you have for new parents?
I discovered that a heavyweight hairband looped around both door handles was just as effective (if not more!) at keeping my cabinet doors shut than those cabinet latches made specifically for baby proofing. Plus, they were way easier (and less annoying) for me to take on and off, making it more likely that I'd always keep it on. This only works on certain handles, though, like pull bars and knobs.
Sturdy stair guards at the top and bottom of the staircase are a must once baby starts moving around!
What are your favorite songs to sing baby to sleep that are not lullabies?
Amazing Grace
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
COVID-19: Family Quarantine Silver Linings
I have loved seeing neighbors out walking (at a safe distance!) so much more than I ever have before.
I am learning more about my kids since we are talking more daily.
