Any ideas for activities me & my 14 month old can do?

Question

Im a young stay at home mum and i have a 14 month old daughter. We live in Ely,just outside Cambridge,i cant drive & we r pretty limited on money, but we/i get really bored sitting at home & feel bad that im not providing my daughter with the stimulation,fun & learning she deserves. Does anyone know of any places to go or activites we could do to make the days go faster & enjoy ourselves abit more? Please help

Answer 1

i have no doubt ur an amazin mum an it takes alot to ask 4 help i admire u!!!
have u got a sure start or a care help service near u???
they may have clubs u can go to that may be free or very cheap???

but to do at home i work in a nursery an the children in my room are aged bwt 1 an 2yrs an we only do simple activites which u cud do at home like
# jelly play, make jelly for her to play with (although this also says "yeah u can play wiv ur dinner")
# dry or cooked(cooled) pasta cooked in food colourin
# gloop, corn flour with food colourin, its like slime
# get old mags an do a colage, use flour an water to make a glue
# beans/spagetti, cold, kids love it
# cook with her make cakes or bread
# get ready made cake an decorate them
# crispy cakes, cornflake cakes
# get crayons, felts, pencil crayons ect an a big rool or linin paper rool it along the floor an u both colour together

be careful to move anythin that mite get covered in crap lol
an HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

I'm in the same situation, I have a 16 month old daughter and although I have family around my daughter isn't getting any child interaction. So today I braved it and went to a mum and toddler group, nothing to worry about! She had fun on the big foamy toys and she made some friends, although it only lasted 45 mins we both got out and I feel much happier I'm giving her a chance to mingle. Have a look at your doctors surgery for posters, they usually advertise clubs for toddlers or contact your health visitor, look in Yellow Pages. I'm going to start her drawing with big crayons at home and get some paints out. We go to the park twice a week and we love to feed the ducks. Shame you don't live closer x

Answer 3

Hi there, I am young mum of 4 girls ages 8, 6, 3 and 2, if money it tight wrap them up warm and go the a play park, they will have plenty pf fun there, just take sum sandwiches with u! spare the expense of going for lunch!!
Or mabye play dress up with the wee one, have a picnic in the house and play games.
You don't have to spend alot of money for u and your little one to have fun.
Have fun and don't stress too much about it! am sure your little girl is just fine. Enjoy

Answer 4

how about a sand pit my little brother used 2 love playing in it wen he was about that age reading your daughter books i no u may think she is not paying any attention but it can be really helpful in later life also dont put 2 mush pressure on yourselyf u sound like a great mum even taking her 4 a walk getting her out and about showing her the area u live in

Answer 5

I also have a 14 month old daughter and have a difficult time finding inexpensive, easy things to do. I made "musical instruments" using plastic soda bottles. I filled them w/ dried pasta & rice, bolts, water...anything that makes noise when shaken. I glued the caps on, just in case. Also, finger painting w/ non toxic paints or pudding. My daughter really loves balloons. I blow a bunch up and we throw them up in the air and have a balloon "fight". Obviously don't leave her unattended w/ them. I wish I had more to offer. Have fun!

Answer 6

Anything involving water. Play in the tub with her, or the kitchen sink. Color with her, teach her about the world around her by taking walks.

You can invest in a box of corn starch and add it to a large bowl or bucket of water and set her loose on it. Its such a weird consistancy, it keeps kids busy for hours.

Theres tons you can do with a tot that age.

Answer 7

This stage of life is the most fun. My daughter was up and damn near running by 14 months. They love waterplay. My baby hates it when I take her out the bathtub. She cries. Just walk outside babygirl. Take her outside and let her walk around and explore. You just follow her and keep her safe. Take her to the park and let her swing in those kiddie swings. My daughter loves that.

Answer 8

I have a 16 month previous little lady and that i stay homestead such as her lots of the time. i attempt to fill our days with a variety of events yet we nevertheless have a primary schedule. I enable her to video demonstrate sesame street for one hour interior the morning, then I convey her out interior the buggy even as I jog. we are able to typically supply up on the park too. Then we come homestead, have lunch and she or he will sleep a million-2 hours. even as she wakes, I frequently take her to visit someone like kin or friends. now and again we pass to the mall so she will look in any respect that there is to work out. i'm always searching for brand new places to convey her: petting zoos, courses at library, seashores to play in sand. when we are at homestead, she performs such as her toys, reads books, coloring books to scribble in, construction blocks, dress up earrings, timber puzzles etc. If the elements is fantastic, fill a bucket with water and positioned toys or tupperware in it for play outdoors. basically have lots of relaxing!

Answer 9

oh dress up role play she will love it also get out all your old make up and have a play around in front of the mirror together another thing is get her doll out and fill up a washing up bowl with water and bubbles and bath the dolls you can even dry their hair etc also make some play dough just a cheap bag of flour with a little water add a bottle of food colouring and mix up make all sorts of things for fun and it will keep for 3 days in a plastic bag in the fridge when you get fed up with it x

Answer 10

why don't you try mother and baby groups, ie they might have it at your local church halls or why don't you try swimming thet might have mother and babies classes, or if there is a barnardos near you they do mother and toddler groups, which if you keep going you will be able to get your daughter on the waiting list for playgroup that only costs £5 for a morning, which will give you a break aswell. good luck