Take a laundry basket or a big cardboard box . Put your toddler inside and drag them around the house for some indoor sledding.
Materials Needed: Large cardboard box or laundry basket
Ages: 1-3 year olds
It might be 95 degrees outside, but with some imagination, you can pretend it's snowing and you're going on a sleigh ride! This is a great way to get some active time with your child...without having to layer on the sunscreen, or prepare for inclement weather. For added fun...offer your child a scarf or hat to wear to really set the mood! Pretend you are part of the Olympic sledding team! Just enjoy!
- Posted on 07-31-2007
For an outdoor version: I bought a parachute for my daughter and the neighborhood kids to play with. The most popular use has been parachute rides around the yard while the children lay on the parachute.
- Posted on 06-27-2007
If/when you get tired of pushing the sled yourself, have your child put one of his toys or stuffed animals on the sled and take it for a ride!
- Posted on 06-20-2007
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