Mom shares R70 hack that keeps her toddler occupied
This isn't just a fun activity; it is also helping your children with their gross and fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and pincer and c-grip movements.
As mothers, we always look for new, fun ways to keep our kids busy. Planning fun and engaging activities for the kids can sometimes be challenging with a full day of work and running the home.
A Cape Town mom showed us that planning an activity for your kids doesn't have to be expensive. Yes, it is nice to take them to a Montessori-styled play area or a sensory class, but those can get pricey.
Mom, Bianca, shared an activity that costs under R100 and keeps her toddler busy for some time. The great part of the activity is that it supports child development while being fun.
She shared how a trip to a Crazy Store allows her to keep her toddler busy for R70. She buys these human foam stickers with different clothing and accessories.
This way, her daughter can dress each doll's body differently. The significant part about this sticker activity, apart from the child expressing their creativity, is that "playing with stickers offers kids the opportunity to work on their gross & fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, as well as their pincer and C-grip movements, which are important developmental factors as kids learn to write." (Melissa and Doug)
Watch as her toddler interacts with the sticker activity - courtesy of TikTok.
@theappelgrynfamily What a great way to entertain a toddler! My 3 year old absolutely loves these, and I only give her a few at a time. Second time she's played with them, and it keeps her so busy and creative! Previous time I asked her to colour them in.❤️ #crazystore #toddler #creativeideas #fyp #itemstobuy #create #toddlercreativity #creative ♬ Funny Kids - Syafeea library
Both moms and non-moms loved the idea - check what they had to say.
- "Running to crazy store 😂😂😂anything to keep these little ones busy."
- "Me :with no kids 👁️👁️I need this for myself."
- "My gran often buys goodies for her grandchildren from Eden Toys, they are in George though but have an online store. Definitely would recommend them."
- "Mr Price home also has a tub with lots of arts and crafts."
- "My son loves these. 💙 Future fashion designer."
- "Thank you so much! Been trying various ways to keep mine entertained and ran out of ideas! Dankie."
- "I was wondering what those were!! thank you. will definitely get them for my toddlers."
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