Boddler advice just, don’t.

[Jellybean093]

When I told my husband my (toxic) mother gave us Benadryl on car rides and a lot of other times he nearly had a heart attack.

I used to have this every Christmas Eve because I couldn’t sleep. Until until my mid 20s

 

[TheDuchess]

My mum denies giving me and my sisters anything (the 80s) but yet claims all 4 of us slept through the night from very early on. I call bull

 

[ThePidge]

My mum denies giving me and my sisters anything (the 80s) but yet claims all 4 of us slept through the night from very early on. I call bull

Maybe we were just bored shitless without screens, so we slept instead

 

[Dak1988]

Ayples and banaynays

Omfg I had this in my head the other night at like 3am, I was going through the different letters … ‘upples and banunu’s’

 

[Snippysnips]

Sorry if this has been covered, but looking for ideas on games/toys for a 2yo, she has no interest in anything aimed at her age an I feel most is really too young for her, but at same time anything older is a bit too old, she has the mess free colouring in stuff but she doesn't seem to be quite at that stage yet for wanting to sit down an colour, everything still goes to her mouth so playdoh, an sand is a no (once she's out that stage then I'll try it) puzzles an books she doesn't seem to interested with or that magnetic drawing board, she has her dolls but again she will start to look for something else after a few mins, those Duplo blocks just get launched access the room as well, she would sit an watch TV or scroll on a phone all day if you let her but we want to really limit screen time

Is there anything out there that might appease her

 

[WhatABore]

Sorry if this has been covered, but looking for ideas on games/toys for a 2yo, she has no interest in anything aimed at her age an I feel most is really too young for her, but at same time anything older is a bit too old, she has the mess free colouring in stuff but she doesn't seem to be quite at that stage yet for wanting to sit down an colour, everything still goes to her mouth so playdoh, an sand is a no (once she's out that stage then I'll try it) puzzles an books she doesn't seem to interested with or that magnetic drawing board, she has her dolls but again she will start to look for something else after a few mins, those Duplo blocks just get launched access the room as well, she would sit an watch TV or scroll on a phone all day if you let her but we want to really limit screen time

Is there anything out there that might appease her

It's very normal for them to start looking for something after a few minutes.
Attention span of a 2 year old is about 4 minutes.

I think the thing to remember too, as you say about the blocks being launched, they don't know how you're "supposed" to play with things.
They play with it however they feel.
I have a daughter similar age, she's 2 in April.
She does love playdough. And we have pompoms and rice she puts in and out of pots with scoops.

She has some dolls she plays with, plastic and wooden play food, cars, spinning toys that stick to things, she has quite a few little characters too that she recognises from TV.
Has a little toy trolley and dog stroller she loves too

 

[Borntorun]

Sorry if this has been covered, but looking for ideas on games/toys for a 2yo, she has no interest in anything aimed at her age an I feel most is really too young for her, but at same time anything older is a bit too old, she has the mess free colouring in stuff but she doesn't seem to be quite at that stage yet for wanting to sit down an colour, everything still goes to her mouth so playdoh, an sand is a no (once she's out that stage then I'll try it) puzzles an books she doesn't seem to interested with or that magnetic drawing board, she has her dolls but again she will start to look for something else after a few mins, those Duplo blocks just get launched access the room as well, she would sit an watch TV or scroll on a phone all day if you let her but we want to really limit screen time

Is there anything out there that might appease her

Is this for a gift? What’s your budget?

 

[Snippysnips]

It's very normal for them to start looking for something after a few minutes.
Attention span of a 2 year old is about 4 minutes.

I think the thing to remember too, as you say about the blocks being launched, they don't know how you're "supposed" to play with things.
They play with it however they feel.
I have a daughter similar age, she's 2 in April.
She does love playdough. And we have pompoms and rice she puts in and out of pots with scoops.

She has some dolls she plays with, plastic and wooden play food, cars, spinning toys that stick to things, she has quite a few little characters too that she recognises from TV.
Has a little toy trolley and dog stroller she loves too

Thanks I'll probably look at some spinning things, we are trying to teach her not to throw things but obviously it will take time an I don't get angry about it, I guess am more paranoid over the sand an playdoh incase am not quick enough an she eats it so I might try the rice instead, although I have her a lot she's only my neice so am a bit more worried about trying older toys with her, I might see if she likes a dog stroller as well

It just feels like toys go from way to young to way to old, like theres no in-between lol

Is this for a gift? What’s your budget?

No gift an no budget, she's my neice who I get a lot an am more looking for things I can keep at my place for her so she has a few things to keep her amused if we can't get to the park or out a walk etc

 

[Borntorun]

Thanks I'll probably look at some spinning things, we are trying to teach her not to throw things but obviously it will take time an I don't get angry about it, I guess am more paranoid over the sand an playdoh incase am not quick enough an she eats it so I might try the rice instead, although I have her a lot she's only my neice so am a bit more worried about trying older toys with her, I might see if she likes a dog stroller as well

It just feels like toys go from way to young to way to old, like theres no in-between lol


No gift an no budget, she's my neice who I get a lot an am more looking for things I can keep at my place for her so she has a few things to keep her amused if we can't get to the park or out a walk etc

Play doh is actually safe to eat, but it tastes disgusting so they don’t tend to do it repeatedly. It also doesn’t really do them any harm to eat sand either.
I’m a big fan of sensory play, I’ve just ordered my girls a flisat table for that purpose.

 

[Jellybean093]

Thanks I'll probably look at some spinning things, we are trying to teach her not to throw things but obviously it will take time an I don't get angry about it, I guess am more paranoid over the sand an playdoh incase am not quick enough an she eats it so I might try the rice instead, although I have her a lot she's only my neice so am a bit more worried about trying older toys with her, I might see if she likes a dog stroller as well

It just feels like toys go from way to young to way to old, like theres no in-between lol


No gift an no budget, she's my neice who I get a lot an am more looking for things I can keep at my place for her so she has a few things to keep her amused if we can't get to the park or out a walk etc

My 14 month old and my 3yo love these. They can play for hours with them. I have boys, and they are into trains and cars, and can play for ages with them

 

[Snippysnips]

Play doh is actually safe to eat, but it tastes disgusting so they don’t tend to do it repeatedly. It also doesn’t really do them any harm to eat sand either.
I’m a big fan of sensory play, I’ve just ordered my girls a flisat table for that purpose.

Thanks, never knew that, when I was a kid I don't think it was safe an it was probably the last time I was ever around the stuff

Am like ones of these paranoid wanting to wrap them in bubble wrap types I honestly still freak out when she cries

 

[WhatABore]

Thanks I'll probably look at some spinning things, we are trying to teach her not to throw things but obviously it will take time an I don't get angry about it, I guess am more paranoid over the sand an playdoh incase am not quick enough an she eats it so I might try the rice instead, although I have her a lot she's only my neice so am a bit more worried about trying older toys with her, I might see if she likes a dog stroller as well

It just feels like toys go from way to young to way to old, like theres no in-between lol


No gift an no budget, she's my neice who I get a lot an am more looking for things I can keep at my place for her so she has a few things to keep her amused if we can't get to the park or out a walk etc

You can make playdoh yourself. It's just salt, flour, water and food colouring.

The thing with toys for older kids too is its more based on the parts for them. Some have bits that can come off easier that could be a choking hazard.

It is very normal for them to just play for a minute or 2 and move on to something else though especially at this age.
We just end up with toys everywhere

 

[Jellybean093]

Thanks, never knew that, when I was a kid I don't think it was safe an it was probably the last time I was ever around the stuff

Am like ones of these paranoid wanting to wrap them in bubble wrap types I honestly still freak out when she cries

I’m the same with my niece and nephew but with my kids, well, it’s completely different. I wouldn’t let my N&N eat playdoh but mine can crack on

 

[Snippysnips]

My 14 month old and my 3yo love these. They can play for hours with them. I have boys, and they are into trains and cars, and can play for ages with them

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Thanks I'll check these out, never knew things like this existed

You can make playdoh yourself. It's just salt, flour, water and food colouring.

The thing with toys for older kids too is its more based on the parts for them. Some have bits that can come off easier that could be a choking hazard.

It is very normal for them to just play for a minute or 2 and move on to. Something else though especially at this age.
We just end up with toys everywhere

Good to know, maybe I can make the playdoh, will ease me a bit if she does eat it, yeah am starting to get to that stage with random toys everywhere
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I’m the same with my niece and nephew but with my kids, well, it’s completely different. I wouldn’t let my N&N eat playdoh but mine can crack on

This is me, if she was mine I'd probably be more relaxed but cause she isn't she has me on edge with what to give her

 

[sodit]

I know this isn’t really helpful today, but it honestly doesn’t last forever. In the past I have felt so trapped, tethered to the house and the baby, and just so down about it. So I 100% know how you feel. It’s exhausting and can take such a toll on your mental health. But it does get easier as the months go on (and then we won’t talk about having another one )
How is he once he’s down for the night? Could you do bedtime then slip out for an hours gym class once he is asleep? Or is he of the fussy evening variety?

Unfortunately he's still very unsettled of a night, I tend to get anywhere from 30 mins - 2 hours of him sleeping in his cot before he's up calling for me. And usually on the shorter end of that but I'm counting it as a win tbh as until recently it was contact sleep or nothing, so at least 30 mins of being able to run round getting things sorted is still progress. It will come, but thanks for letting me moan x

 

[wakametango 3.0]

It's very normal for them to start looking for something after a few minutes.
Attention span of a 2 year old is about 4 minutes.

I think the thing to remember too, as you say about the blocks being launched, they don't know how you're "supposed" to play with things.
They play with it however they feel.
I have a daughter similar age, she's 2 in April.
She does love playdough. And we have pompoms and rice she puts in and out of pots with scoops.

She has some dolls she plays with, plastic and wooden play food, cars, spinning toys that stick to things, she has quite a few little characters too that she recognises from TV.
Has a little toy trolley and dog stroller she loves too

Mini Waka is terrible for this. She’s much happier going through the cupboards collecting her favourite things or balancing on her potty
ice cubes, bowls and spoons is always a winner for us
She’s happier out tbf so I bring her to any free toddler groups and get her outdoors when we get cabin fever, even just letting her lead and see where she ends up (not literally) not sure how easy that is for you though

 

[DaisyDaisy87]

Hates his dad 7pm-5.30am, he properly pushes him away. Mr SI is so gutted about it. But then when he’s at work the boddler spends the day calling and looking for him, classic.

We have the same baby… Mine is EXACTLY like this down to the times you’ve said as well!! I know when he’s ready for bed because it’s like a switch all of a sudden, he won’t let his dad hold him and wriggles and cries and reaches for me but he’s obsessed with him during the day! If his dad goes in to settle him in the night he starts really sobbing realising it’s not me so I end up having to go in anyway.

 

[wakametango 3.0]

Sorry @WhatABore no idea why I replied to you on that question!

 

[Definitelyme]

Unfortunately he's still very unsettled of a night, I tend to get anywhere from 30 mins - 2 hours of him sleeping in his cot before he's up calling for me. And usually on the shorter end of that but I'm counting it as a win tbh as until recently it was contact sleep or nothing, so at least 30 mins of being able to run round getting things sorted is still progress. It will come, but thanks for letting me moan x

Sending so much love your way, because it is hard. I am still up and down the stairs every evening and it is so draining xx
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Sorry if this has been covered, but looking for ideas on games/toys for a 2yo, she has no interest in anything aimed at her age an I feel most is really too young for her, but at same time anything older is a bit too old, she has the mess free colouring in stuff but she doesn't seem to be quite at that stage yet for wanting to sit down an colour, everything still goes to her mouth so playdoh, an sand is a no (once she's out that stage then I'll try it) puzzles an books she doesn't seem to interested with or that magnetic drawing board, she has her dolls but again she will start to look for something else after a few mins, those Duplo blocks just get launched access the room as well, she would sit an watch TV or scroll on a phone all day if you let her but we want to really limit screen time

Is there anything out there that might appease her

Hi there, I remember you chatting before about your niece, I think on the toddler thread?
Neither of my girls, nor my youngest son, have been much in to toys. They just didn’t really play with them at all, there were very few that held attention for any amount of time. I think toys for really little ones are the biggest swindle out there. My almost 2yo currently enjoys:
Cars and train tracks
Balls
Babies and a buggy
Play rice
A tea set and water to fill the cups
Water play with other items
His ride ons
Playing outside

Some of those things he won’t play with from one end of the week to the next, and then he plays for a short time, some he will play with for 10-15mins. He will play outside for hours.

IME they love tiny things they can move about, in to and out of jars and boxes, putting things carefully in place (he loves our marble solitaire). And anything from the kitchen

 

[Snippysnips]

Hi there, I remember you chatting before about your niece, I think on the toddler thread?
Neither of my girls, nor my youngest son, have been much in to toys. They just didn’t really play with them at all, there were very few that held attention for any amount of time. I think toys for really little ones are the biggest swindle out there. My almost 2yo currently enjoys:
Cars and train tracks
Balls
Babies and a buggy
Play rice
A tea set and water to fill the cups
Water play with other items
His ride ons
Playing outside

Some of those things he won’t play with from one end of the week to the next, and then he plays for a short time, some he will play with for 10-15mins. He will play outside for hours.

IME they love tiny things they can move about, in to and out of jars and boxes, putting things carefully in place (he loves our marble solitaire). And anything from the kitchen

Thanks, I'll try some of these, my biggest problem really is room is limited, I don't mind buying a few things but I've no actual bedroom dedicated to her, so her stuff is with all mine, an yes that would of been me on there lol, am a newbie to having a kid around as she's my first niece so half the time I've no idea what am doing