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Anyone else stuck at home with a very restless toddler?

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itsallgone2shit · 13/03/2020 13:14

DD has a bit of a mucous-y cough and is I suspect probably asthmatic (been to a&e more than once for breathing problems). So just airing on the side of caution, following government advice and keeping her at home to a) stop her cough from spreading to anyone else b) protect her as she's slightly more vulnerable because of her suspected asthma. DD is definitely not appreciating being stuck inside, I fear any longer and she'll turn feral. Tantrums are suddenly now far more frequent and she's running around the house like a headless chicken. I'm trying my best to keep her entertained. Anyone else stuck inside with a manic toddler?

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kos88 · 13/03/2020 13:21

Same here my dd started with a cough on Tuesday / weds and I’m pretty sure it’s a normal cough / cold as she’s snotty but am now keeping her in after yesterday’s advice and already feeling stir crazy. She’s not so bad because she’s under the weather but by tomorrow she’ll want to go out.

I’m wondering whether we need to do 7 days from now or from when her symptoms started, which will either be back to normal on Tuesday or next Friday

ByGrabtharsHammerWhatASavings · 13/03/2020 13:56

I'm stuck inside with 2 and am going out of my mind. Lots of arts and crafts, and lots of octonauts!

Fakinit03 · 13/03/2020 14:25

You can go in the garden if you have one? Do chalking on the path, mud kitchen type activities etc?
Also are you on Pinterest there's some great ideas for keeping toddlers entertained on there!

picklemewalnuts · 13/03/2020 14:32

Outdoor ideas:
Painting on walls and paths with water and brushes- real buckets and real paint brushes are most interesting.
Digging and raking soil- have her own patch.
Watering can
Snail collection
Make pretend fires and nests out of sticks and leaves.
Tents and camps

Indoor activities
Tents
Picnics
Weaving scarves in and out of the balustrades
Drums from Tupperware and spoons
Potion making- water and stuff in pots. Lots of stirring and mixing.
Pretend beauty salons- pretend hair dressing with plastic scissors, manicures and pedicures with body lotion and nail files. Take it in turns to be the customer.
Obstacle courses in the lounge- Lay out a wiggly rope/scarf and walk along it, hop on and off cushions etc.

sparkle789 · 13/03/2020 14:57

I think I’m might have to isolate ds who is 2.
He
Got a cold and has now started with a cough. I’m sure it’s due to the cold he always gets one, but I’m going to have to follow advice.
What do I do about my dds can they still go to school?

Padfootprongs · 13/03/2020 15:03

Yes stuck at home with two toddlers. I have a cough and one of then has a temperature. We have a garden at least but none of us are enjoying being stuck at home. Tv is my friend!

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