Top 3 Toddler Boredom Busters

As a toddler mom, you are well aware that your little one is active, busy, and never does one single thing for too long. It can be tough to figure out things to entertain them with, especially if you are actively working not to incorporate screen time. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can surprise your toddler with a fun activity that will last longer than just two minutes. Keep reading to learn more about our favorite top three toddler boredom busters and have fun with your toddler!

Bored Toddler at Home?

Whether their big brother or big sister is now away at school or they otherwise aren’t too into independent play, such as coloring or Play-Doh, there are so many fun ways you can entertain your toddler.

According to Youth First, being bored can be especially good for children by helping them develop planning strategies, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and creativity. It also helps kids build tolerance for the inevitable, not-so-fun experiences, such as long car rides and adult dinner conversations. Being bored together offers opportunities for your child to observe their surroundings more closely, practice mindfulness, self-reflect, or develop and practice interpersonal communication skills, and share about themselves.

[source: https://youthfirstinc.org/why-its-important-for-your-child-to-be-bored/ ]

It can be exhausting to take the time to set up a fun activity, only for them to move on to the next thing just five minutes later. It deters us from making the effort, leaving us stuck trying to come up with quick and easy ways to get them moving and having fun.

Some of the favorite things on our list include bubbles, sensory playtime, and having new mealtime experiences!

Boredom Buster 1: Bubbles

Chances are, your eyes are rolling. Of COURSE bubbles are a fun activity for toddlers, you’re thinking. However, we’re not just talking about any regular bubbles. Imagine never having to be on wand or bubble solution jug duty ever again. Now, make that dream a reality with Spike’s Bubble Blower set!

Spike’s Bubble Blower and Botanical Solution are especially unique for toddlers. Here’s why:

• Toddler-friendly. Our bubbles are super toddler-friendly, creating a ton of bubbles off of just one tiny toddler breath with a wand that they can use all by themselves. That’s right: No more wand duty for you! All they have to do is dip, twirl, and blow!
• Indoor-friendly. Our botanical solution does not contain any harsh soaps or detergents, which means it is great for sensitive skin and pops completely dry. You won’t see little sticky, wet marks all over your house from popped bubbles! This makes it ideal for days with bad weather or if it is too early to head outside. 
• Encourages speech. Our bubble wand helps with lip rounding and tongue cupping exercises, which speech therapists practice all the time! If your little one is just starting to talk, this bubble wand will really get it going. 

So fill up their bubble tray, sit back, and enjoy some coffee that is still actually hot while your little one fosters independence, gains confidence, and has a ton of fun blowing their very own bubbles!

Boredom Buster 2: Sensory Playtime

Sensory fidget toys are a great way to not only relieve stress and anxiety in children and adults, but they are also a great way to fight toddler boredom.

Our Spike Sensory Toys are discreet, quiet, do not require batteries, are made of platinum silicone, and can be taken anywhere! If you need your little one to sit still at a restaurant or doctor’s office and don’t want to bring out the iPad, just give them a Spike fidget toy!

Fidget toys also have a great calming effect on toddlers. If they are overtired before naptime or otherwise a little too riled up, giving them a sensory fidget toy will help them relax, calm down, and reset. Nothing’s worse than having an overtired toddler battling you at naptime or bedtime! 

Our fidget toys are great to use in the bath, as part of a sensory bin, as paintbrushes for craft time, or just all on their own while lounging on the couch. You—and your little one—won’t be able to put them down!

Boredom Buster 3: Mealtime Experiences

A great way to bust some toddler boredom is to give your toddler a new mealtime experience. Rather than having the same ol’ regular breakfast or lunch routine every day, mix things up! This can be an especially helpful activity if your toddler tends to graze their lunch, doesn’t like to sit down for a meal, is a picky eater, or gets loud and restless while sitting at the table in front of their plate.

Here are some easy tips:

• Set a blanket outside or at the park and picnic your breakfast, lunch, or dinner outside.
• Make something completely new! Work with your toddler to bake a fun new casserole or just create one of their regular favorites in a new way.
• Use new mealware! You’d be surprised at how much your toddler will love some new nealware to eat out of. Whether it is their very own lunchbox they can open, close, and decorate all by themselves, or a fun bus-shaped platter with a lid, your kiddo will love having their very own new and fun things!

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