Rainy Day Fun for Little Ones

Rainy days can be a challenge for parents of babies and toddlers. Sitting inside all day can lead to boredom and crankiness, which is why it’s important to find ways to keep your little ones entertained. To help you out, we have put together a list of 5 fun activities that will keep your baby or toddler engaged, learning, and having fun! 

1 - Put on some music and dance around the living room!

Not only will this give your little one something fun to do, but it also encourages physical activity and motor skills development. Plus, it’s a great way to get the whole family involved in the fun!

2 - Create an obstacle course with pillows, blankets, chairs...

whatever you have lying around! As your baby or toddler navigates the course, they’ll develop their problem-solving skills as well as their gross motor skills (and have a lot of fun in the process!).

3 - Get messy with paint or play-dough!

Fine motor skills are so important for young children and painting or playing with play-dough is a great way to help them learn while having fun. If you really want to get creative, try making homemade play-dough using ingredients like flour, salt and water (or check out our recipes here).

4 - Read books together!

Reading is an important skill for children to learn from an early age. So why not make reading part of your rainy day activities? You can read stories aloud or let your child explore books on their own – either way it’s a great way to pass time while helping them learn new words and concepts along the way.

5 - Bake together!

Baking is not only a fun activity but it also teaches kids about following instructions and measuring ingredients (plus they get to eat something yummy when they’re finished!). For younger kids, simple recipes like muffins or cookies are perfect while older kids might enjoy baking more complex treats like cakes or pies.

With these five easy activities, you'll be able to keep your baby or toddler entertained even when stuck indoors on those dreary rainy days. Best of all? They're educational too - so you don't need to worry about sacrificing learning in favour of fun activities! So next time there's rain in the forecast - don't panic - just break out these five activities for hours of entertainment!

Good Luck!
Little Giggles Co.