Daily routine for a 17 month old

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Hey Mums!

I've been home for a week now with my younger brother, and I've noticed he doesn't really go out or play with other kids. I have spoken to my parents who would typically take care of him during the day. I must confess I am a little worried.

So, the little one normally wakes up around 7.30 / 8am and the TV is on BabyTv all day! He has breakfast in front of the TV, and plays with his toys but is distracted by the TV. He goes down for a 2 hour nap then he has lunch when he wakes up, and again watching TV until dinner time and then to sleep.

I have spoken to my parents about this, that he should be signed up for a play group or atleast go out once a day. However, they don't seem too concerned. Any suggestions?

p.s. I bought him washable pens which he loves!

i do agree with you, that amount of screen time isn't good. could you take your brother out to the park or even just into the garden? and perhaps when he is playing with his toys, turn off the tv? all the best x

Are you looking after him today? Could you get his coat on and take him to the park or just out for a walk? You could get him to collect leaves, which they usually like.

If you can get to the library, they usually have a list of playgroups going on around you. Our library also has weekly sessions for tots that are free.

I have a 17 month old and he likes TV a bit but he goes out every day too.

He gets up and reads his books and then has breakfast. He then has CBeebies while I tidy up and we then go out (sometimes baby groups, sometimes just the shops). Then he will nap, have his lunch, and then we do another activity (like playing in the garden, going for a walk, play centre, library etc). Then it’s tea time, books, bath and bed.

Maybe when you are in you could take him out in the garden or to the shops, or turn the TV off and play with his books/blocks etc? Maybe at first leave he TV on when you start playing and then once’s he’s entertained turn it off so he doesn’t notice it as such. Or try putting the radio on and dancing to the music with him :)

P.s. you sound like a brilliant older sibling, and I’m sure just a few little things you can do will really help and hopefully your parents can start getting involved too :)