Preemies
for older children:
-make a fort
-set up an indoor "camp out"
-board games, puzzles
-scavenger hunt
-introduce instrument to child
-bake or cook something simple together (like make-your-own pizzas)
-make crafts to deliver/donate to hospital patients
-treasure hunt (and have child make a treasure map)
for parents:
the "how to stay sane" list...
anything to add??? I'm out of ideas.
RSV lockdown activities
-walk at the park, even if it's cold (bundle up!)
-house/yard work (sweep, rake leaves, etc.) with baby in carrier (or next to you in stroller)
-zoo
-walk around an outdoor garden center
-arts and crafts
-walk at the park, even if it's cold (bundle up!)
-house/yard work (sweep, rake leaves, etc.) with baby in carrier (or next to you in stroller)
-zoo
-walk around an outdoor garden center
-arts and crafts
-read
-fill inflatable swimming pool with toys/balls
-DIY touch & feel book
-mommy & me yoga books or videos
-make christmas gifts with baby art / fingerpainting / foot or hand prints
-blow bubbles
-play music for baby (recorder, piano, get out an old instrument you used to play)
-learn/teach sign language
-fill inflatable swimming pool with toys/balls
-DIY touch & feel book
-mommy & me yoga books or videos
-make christmas gifts with baby art / fingerpainting / foot or hand prints
-blow bubbles
-play music for baby (recorder, piano, get out an old instrument you used to play)
-learn/teach sign language
-go for a drive, stop at the drive through and get a drink
-play in a different room in the house
-play in a different room in the house
-preemie-to-preemie playgroup if you feel comfortable
-have a DIY photo shoot
for older children:
-make a fort
-set up an indoor "camp out"
-board games, puzzles
-scavenger hunt
-introduce instrument to child
-bake or cook something simple together (like make-your-own pizzas)
-make crafts to deliver/donate to hospital patients
-treasure hunt (and have child make a treasure map)
-make puppets and have a puppet show
-go to the museum, zoo, amusement park, library, movie theater during off-times
-build a snowman - go sledding - shovel the driveway together
for parents:
-organize closets, paperwork/files
-list things you no longer need on Craigslist
-hire a babysitter and go out together
-alternate occasional girl/guy nights out while the other stays home with the kids
-take a bubble bath
-plant an indoor herb garden
-go to an exercise class at the local gym one evening (and let your husband sign up for one too)
-play Wii / Wii fit - exercise tapes
-start a new hobby (photography, painting, scrapbook, knit, crochet, sew, cooking, blogging...)
-play a board game together
-build storage shelves in your garage/basement/closets/etc.
-have a fondue night after the kids are in bed
-rent a movie
-start an Etsy shop
-work on baby book
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Re: the "how to stay sane" list...
"go for a drive, stop at the drive through and get a drink"
When DS was sick this summer we did this everyday just to get out of the house for an hour and it was a lifesaver!
I have nothing to add, but that is a great list!
haha, i do this a few times a week. i get an iced mocha from mcdonalds! i wish we had a drive through starbucks around here!
When we were stuck inside all summer, I used to play dance music for myself and dance around them. They like watching me and it got me up and moving.
Great list
Haha I'm actually asking for a nice Starbucks gift card for Christmas. I never used to go there ($$$) except for a special occasion, but I can see many trips in our future!!
That is cute!!