Ideas for things to do inside with a 1 year old (we are both ill)

[HowManyDucks]

Running out of things to do with DD. We are both really not well. She isn't sleeping. We've read about 20 books, done the food shopping, been for a walk, played with puzzles etc. I'm running out of energy and ideas about what to do next.

I’m afraid to say that in such a case, CBeebies is your friend.

Do you have a large cardboard box? Put her in it with crayons and let her loose. Also works with stickers or just a handful of toys. My daughter used to love large boxes...

If you don’t mind mopping up, put some water in a big bowl or bucket on the kitchen floor and ask her to wash some toys. Kept mine entertained for ages.

or in a shower cubicle!

Long afternoon bath and some telly

I was going to suggest lots of baths, with toys in the bath, or pots to pour and empty.

Indoor disco if s/he has the energy? You can watch/film on your phone
Telly.
Snuggle up with books.
Drape a blanket over the table and make a den, with cushions and a few toys inside.
Make a set of skittles out of empty plastic bottles. Use a ball to try to knock them down.
Washing up bowl with items to watch up . . . .

Best of luck

This worked it was brilliant! Thank you.
Dirt and a bucket and some kiddy garden tools also worked a treat!!