What are some things I can give my 2 year old to do so I can get something done like cleaning?

Answer 1

Have him/her 'help'! Give them a clean cloth to wipe stuff(non-breakables like chairs, tables, couches, floors, toys) down with, or get a toy vaccume. Little ones love to do what you do.

Answer 2

Well it depends on how your 2yo is. Does he still cling to you even if you just walk to the Rest Room, or is he ok with you being out of his sight for a little bit?

If he's not ok with you being gone then you will need to find a way to put him in the same room with you and work around him. Maybe you could have special toys that are only in that room and he sees those when you are cleaning. (you could also just have special toys that follow you from room to room on the days you clean). 2. you could give him a cloth diaper and let him help you clean by "dusting" or wiping things down before you or after you (a great way to inspire a child to clean things on their own) you don't have to put any cleaner on the cloth just let him help like a big kid, and don't forget to praise him and let him know just what a big helper he is. 3. Just find ways that he is involved so that you can do what you feel necessary to get done. It may take a bit longer for you to clean one room but one room a day and then regular chores like dishes and laundry is better than letting the work pile up.

If he is ok with you being out of sight for a bit put on one of his favorite kiddie shows and work for the 30min. then come back and play with your child for a while so that he doesn't feel lost or that you have left him and when you see he's tired of the playing, put another show on and either finish what you started or start the next project.

At the age of 2 kids still expect you to entertain them and answer to all their needs. they can't pour a bottle for themselves or open the fridge and fix something to eat. So if the house work just isn't getting done, it's really ok, your child should be the first priority for you.

I have 4 and am due with #5 anyday now and until recently (my oldest is 12) getting more done than the regular chores was, in itself, a chore. I did generally cleaning pick up the toys and vacuum stuff when I absolutely had too. I couldn't get to the deep cleaning like the base boards unless my kids were out of the house to spend the night at their cousins, that didn't happen too often and when they were away, I didn't want to clean, I just liked to enjoy the peace and quiet.

If you also find yourself just not able to get anything done and your child is just demanding your attention all day, say a quick prayer (if you do pray) and remind yourself that this little person is tottally dependant on you and needs you. Take your child to a park or even just a Mcdonalds and get an ice cream, enjoy him these days will be gone way too soon. the house work will always be there.

Talk to the other moms who are at Mcdonalds or the park for pretty much the same reason, they can't get the house work done either with a toddler in tow, it's always helped me to know I was not alone.

Answer 3

i have two lil ones 1 and 2 .i also baysit a 1 yr old. when i start cleaning,they all get to choose a chore! one will "fold clothes" another gets to" dust furniture off" and the other gets to" wipe "the windows and tv down! i eventually have to go back and redo these things, but in the meantime......i get to do my cleaning and so do they!
now they arent always intrested in cleaning,so when they arent.....its play time for them .they stay in the playroom(fenced in) when im cleaning up stairs ,so that i can still hear them. when i have cleaning up to do downstairs,its snacktime and they also watch thier favorite shows.this keeps them really intertained.

you just have to find a way to either get them to "help", or stay out of your way by keeping entertained.it might now be easy to do since he/she is alone with you,but im sure there is something he/she really likes.you can also try when he/she is taking a nap.good luck and i hope i have been of some help.

Answer 4

kids that age want to help. They want to do wha tyou are doing. So give him/her a job, if you are picking up toys make it a game turn the toys into bobs that will blow up and his secret mission is to get them all into the anti de3vistation chamber, the toy box. Or race him/her to get a job done, I always do this with my boy and he always wins of course, but so do I whne the room is clean. Let him/her push the laundry to the machines like a car. get a squeegee and spry the windows down and let them clean them off for you, they will not be all perfect, but the child will be busy and so proud

Answer 5

FIRST: what does he like?

building? get legos and blocks and wooden trains and track

sensory experiences? get playdough and floam and moon sand or shaving cream

books to look at, etc

NEXT: gather up items that you know he likes and put them away. They can be new or just things he hasn't seen in awhile. When you want to get something done, bring out the toys!

Hopefully that will keep him busy so you can get some work done. Just remember, he is still young and you may not get as much time as you wanted.

Another trick is to let him help you. He can sort laundry (pull out all the sock) or help throw things in the washer, etc. You may not get stuff done as quickly as you would if you did it alone, but at least it is getting done, your child is happy and safe by you.

Answer 6

Start giving your two-year old chores. It can be as simple as folding towels even if you have to fold them again when he/she is not looking. Make up a chore chart and tell them they earn stars or something like then when they finish a chore. At the end of the day or week make a big deal out of the accomplished chores and give them something special.

Answer 7

I agree with those who said let the child help. A two year old will think he's having a blast if you are happy and smiling and enjoying your time with him. He doesn't know chores are to be dreaded or avoided yet. Try to keep it that way.

Answer 8

My children ages 1 and 3 LOVE to help me clean.. I have wicker baskets the toys go in and they like to put the toys away... I get really excited and say "THANK YOU' and little one loves it.. He's already saying "thank you" if you hand him something...My older one is super polite and I get comments all the time.. he says " please, thank you, Have a nice day". They also like to "help" dust.. I give them clean microfiber cloths and they wipe the tv.... They also like music on when they help... good luck...

Answer 9

giant legos
pots and pans
a broom
cabinets to play in
sand and water table

good luck

also, shower him with non stop attention for like 2 hours and then he'll want at least 15 minutes of his own space and time.

Answer 10

I don't get the problem. Clean around him and give him a dust cloth.

Answer 11

Give him 2 cups, one with water in it. Dump the water from cup to cup in front of him and he will try to copy you. It works for me and my 2 year old son!