Toddler Distractions That Work: 8 Creative Ways to Keep Them Busy While You Work
Create a box filled with safe items like colorful fabric scraps, stacking cups, and sensory toys. Let them explore and engage their curiosity.
Give them a sticker book and a blank notebook. Ask them to create their own story using stickers and doodles—it keeps them entertained for a long time!
Hand them a small cup of water and a paintbrush to “paint” on a cardboard box or the sidewalk. No mess, just fun!
Hide small toys around the room and give them clues to find them. It's like a mini treasure hunt that keeps them moving and thinking.
Give them dry pasta and string to make their own necklaces. It’s a fun fine motor activity that keeps them focused.
Tape some bubble wrap to the floor and let them pop away with their feet. It’s a sensory delight and keeps them active.
Give them a few safe kitchen tools, like a plastic bowl and wooden spoon, to “cook” with. You can even add dry cereal or pretend ingredients.
Fill a small container with rice, beans, or kinetic sand, and add tiny toys for them to dig and discover. Perfect for quiet play!