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Indoor gross motor activities for almost 2year old - Pikler, balance board, something else?

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OhRosalind · 13/10/2020 16:42

Looking ahead to the winter I’m thinking about activities or equipment for DS 22 months to burn off energy indoors when it’s awful weather, and to develop his gross motor skills. Was wondering about people’s experience with Pikler triangles/ ramps/ arches (and which size) or wobbel boards - do they get used, would he soon grow out of them? Or does anyone have alternative suggestions?

DS has no specific gross motor issues but thought he might enjoy climbing practice specifically as the climbing equipment in local playgrounds is a bit big for him to manage by himself, (and he’s very independent and not keen on being helped). We have stone floors so running indoors isn’t ideal, no garden just a large balcony. We have lots of space but I’d like something that could be folded or put away and brought out, rather than a massive slide, say.

We have a sandpit, water table and do lots of tuff tray pouring and digging stuff but I’d like something more physical. We have an Ikea tunnel but need something to alternate it with, he enjoys it for a few days then gets bored. We do go out and play in the rain but when it’s absolutely pouring/freezing I’d like to have options. We are overseas and unfortunately baby groups/classes/soft play options are extremely limited (basically nonexistent) this year due to Covid too.

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OhRosalind · 13/10/2020 16:43

God sorry that is so long! Blush

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JanewaysBun · 13/10/2020 21:55

You can get small bouncy castles from the like a of aldi and cosco for 50 quid

OhRosalind · 14/10/2020 06:55

I will look into bouncy castles thanks! Never seen one small enough for a flat but sounds fun and would definitely use of some energy.

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BogRollBOGOF · 14/10/2020 07:14

Trampettes are good. You can normally unscrew the legs to make it flatter for storage.

OhRosalind · 14/10/2020 07:47

I thought about a trampoline but we live in a first floor flat, worried it will annoy the downstairs neighbours. Also the horror stories about broken bones are off putting, but I guess a trampette is fairly safe?

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