Toys suitable to bring to childminder

[Billynomates2020]

My son is complaining of being bored in the childminders house and id like to get him a good toy but not one that takes over her house if you know what I mean!

He is almost 5 and has brought trucks diggers and Lego before but im looking for different. She just minds my son and my 7 month old baby.

Sorry just to add would prefer a toy he is able to do himself rather than needing help. No interest in colouring etc

Have you asked the childminder if you can? I am a childminder and I don't generally allow toys.

If it's just your two I'd get him to just take a box of toys for the week and swap it the next week.
She might not want extra toys at the weekend etc so might not want you to buy something.

With the proviso that if it's lost it's not getting looked for.

If you are paying her to look after your children, she really should be providing age appropriate toys, games, puzzles, activities etc.

Is she registered ?
Is it that she's not providing appropriate resources or that he's seen them before etc

You need to discuss this with the cm. I don't allow toys from home.

Not based in the UK.

@Looneytune253 you don't allow toys? Very odd.

Looking for toy ideas

Bad idea unless you want it broken/missing causing arquenments. A soft toy, perhaps an action figure (Either/or not both).

It's not that odd, surely. Things could get lost or broken, there could be wee bits that aren't age appropriate for all their charges, even issues regarding cleanliness. I'd definitely speak to the CM first.

I dont generally allow toys if they come they must be shared of kept in the bag as it's not fair on others and causes lots of upset. I have so many toys I set up a toy library. Sometimes when older children start they say they are board. This can be for several reasons. Some are only used to electronic devices so dont know how to play...generally takes them a few weeks to really give up the if I mean I'll get my way and actually start playing properly. They can be nervous about asking or unused to selecting their own activities (so many dont get down time with clubs and out of school life being hectic and school dictates everything even what they paint in art) some say they are board of didn't do anything and yet in reality spent the whole time laughing and having fun but seem to have to deny it when parents ask...especially if childcare is new and they were home before.
Have s chat with your provider she should have talked about your son's interests before starting...
See what she says

Sorry as a childminder I do not allow the children to bring toys in from home, as generally it causes more problems with the other children wanting to play with it and the child refusing. So I would check with your childminder first on how he/she feels. I very much doubt they will accept anything big or a box full to be left and swapped over each week. It sounds like he has out grown the setting so may be look into before and after school clubs instead where there are children his age.

My dd likes her marble run, playmobil sets, craft sets and magnets which can be used to build various things eg rocket shop, house etc. And lego. These are all things that she can play with independently.

Ex Childminder here,
I'm another that didn't allow toys from home in my setting. I had plenty of age appropriate toys.
Even for the eldest at 12!! I had plenty of storage

I suspect it's a different set up, regulations are different in other countries and in the OP I suspect it means " nanny who looks after your child in her house".

Personally, I'd just get her to look after your children in your house and then they'll have lots of toys to play with!

What kind of activities is she offering your child? I’d wonder why he is bored? Are you using registered childcare or is it an informal arrangement with a friend/acquaintance? I think this is the difference, if using registered childcare and paying a proper fee for it, I’d be wondering why your dc is bored. The childminder should be providing suitable activities and resources for your children and if they aren’t, i would recommend finding someone better.
If you are using unregistered childcare, unfortunately, this is to be expected and I would recommend finding someone registered who will give your children a better experience.

This is all based on your country having a proper regulated childcare sector, which I’m not sure all countries have though.

The OP said she's not in the UK, so a Childminder may offer something different to the Registered Childminders in the UK. I don't take toys from home either, because they either start arguments, get lost, or broken, are aren't appropriate for all the ages of the children I look after.

OP - speak to your childminder and if she says it's okay to send a toy, ask you son to choose one or two each day.

@billynomates how's it odd? As you can see from the other responses I'm within the majority. It's a minefield when they bring their own toys and can cause so many problems so it's easier to have a blanket ban. Talk to her tho BUT also be aware that your little one may just be saying this as he would prefer to be with you and trying to make u feel guilty. I have so many different resources available and so much stuff to do but I often get 'I'm bored' off some of the children. Usually the ones who want to be on some kind of technology and they struggle with engaging their imagination. Not saying that's the case with your little boy.

Own toys get broken or not wanting to share - fair enough

So many cm say no

Tbh the cm should have activities and toys suitable for his age