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Hi everyone:
I need some advice/tips on what type of activities I can do with my 17 month old. I think we're both getting tired of each other and the same routine. Also, how can I get him to stop chewing everything he puts in his mouth? I've been trying so hard to get him to doodle with his crayons but the first thing he does is put it in his mouth and try to chew on it. Anyone have any ideas on what I can do? |
| Posted by Ani on 09/11/2008 02:22 AM
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As for activities I don't have too much advise. I had a hard time with my little girls until we moved to where my in-laws own a gym and they have mats and tramps so that is how we pass time now.
As far as doodling have you tried the "Beginnings" stuff from crayola. My girls use that and it helps a ton. But mine learned how to get the crayons out of the container but by then they had stopped wanting to eat them. |
| posted by Lindsay on 09/11/2008 06:23 PM
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Hi Ani,
For activities you could make homemade playdo. This way if he eats it, it's not a big deal. He could make a picture using stickers. Let him put the stickers on the paper any way he wants. He could make a birthday card for his dad or grandparents. It's really fun and they love that it came from the kids. You could build a fort using a blanket and pillows, blow bubbles inside, building blocks are a lot of fun plus it helps with gross motor skills. I hope some of these tips help. I have a 2 year old and a 9 month old. I think we've done everything. On nice days we are out of the house by 9:30 and off to the park. I like them to get fresh air everyday the weather is nice.
As far as putting things in his mouth. My daughter NEVER but anything in her mouth not even her toys. My son on the other hand. Anything he can reach, it's in his mouth. Maybe it's a boy thing. :) I would take it away and give him a warning. Tell him if he does it again then he can't play with the toy anymore. If he does it then TAKE IT AWAY!! Following through is the key. He'll eventually learn that it's not worth it. He's old enough to know. |
| posted by Kristen on 09/11/2008 06:40 PM
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| My son hardly ever chews on anything luckily but your son is probably cutting some teeth so maybe you could give him the teething toys and he could focus on those. I usually take my son to the playground to go on the baby swing or the beach so he can play with his toys... He likes being outside and he loves to people watch. |
| posted by Andrea on 09/12/2008 08:47 AM
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| I've found a lot of good activities on www.familyfun.com, www.parents.com, and http://fun.familyeducation.com/early-learning/family-learning/33372.html . Good luck! |
| posted by Amber Cable on 09/12/2008 07:31 PM
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