What is everyone else doing with their LO?

[Worrier567]

I have 2 under 2. What is everyone doing to keep them entertained? What's your daily schedule like?
I feel like I'm struggling already and we're barely a week in!
Not self isolating...just staying indoors to protect family and others.

Same - I’ve been in with dd(4) since Friday. I’m finding it tough, she just seems to need much more than I can comfortably give her!

We’ve had lots of bubbles and football in the garden and she’s been pottering round with me for the housework along side playing and tv.

I know she’s bored though and she seems to have started napping in the afternoons again which isn’t great for bedtime..

Greater good and all that though.

I had 2 under 2. They're now 2 and 3. They have had many baths. They have thrown lots of stuff in the pond. They have watched mountains of telly.

Ah thanks both - this has made me feel better. Feeling guilty about the amount of TV they've had ATM :(

I have a 3yo and we are driving each other a bit bonkers already! No idea what we’ll do on lockdown. I’ve been wrapping her up and letting her run wild in the garden, making cakes/bread/salads etc and painting everything. My house is also half way through being renovated so it’s an absolute mess atm.

I've an 18 month old DS, we're self isolating.
We've been painting, drawing, playing cars, baking, lots of baths as he likes water play.
Also been in the garden a few times just for fresh air.
Oh and he's probably had more screen time than he would usually get, but he's poorly with a cold and an ear infection!
It's me who has had the fever and cough!
My DH is struggling, he hates being confined to the house, it's my idea of heaven tho, avoiding the world!
Day 7 of isolation done. 7 to go!

I have a 4 month old, all groups/classes have been cancelled, the cinema is shut and obviously we're being discouraged from going out for lunch etc. It's really hard finding things to do all day. I've just been out for a walk with her in the pram and a podcast on, I'm going to try and find some online classes, but it's really not the same as getting out and about - going to a class or group each day was really keeping me sane!

I’ve got a 5 month old so in a similar situation @birdisland
We have been watching cars drive past the window
Sat in his activity centre
Tummy time
Played with different toys...
Went for a walk.

It is hard without a group to break up the day. Trying to think of what I can do to create some structure so the days feel less intense!

I've got four under 9 at home. Schools are all shut and ds playschool. We're pretty much in lockdown all pubs, restaurants ,cinema,soft play everything shut. We've been out for a couple of walks to keep us sane but weather is horrid today. They are climbing the walls!been doing lots of Play-Doh ,games and colouring and also Alot more tv and playing rayman then I'd care to admit!got to do what we can to get through it. Dd1s been practicing her times tables too. X

@SRK16 it's hard isn't it? They are so little there is nothing really you can do with them that takes longer than 10 minutes or so! My DD just doesn't nap either, maybe 30 minutes here and there, so the day feels very long.

I think Baby Sensory are going to start doing online classes, not the same as getting out and about but could be used to provide structure. I'm also going to look for some online baby massage and try and 'schedule' something into each day, otherwise I can really see this starting to affect my mental health. And really I'm just so sad that I won't ever get this time with her again, and I'm not able to make the most of it. She can't even see her grandma properly for weeks.

Have a look at fiveminutemum on Instagram, some good ideas on there. I think a schedule would be good too. E.g. 8-9, breakfast, make beds, dress. 9-10am craft. 10-11am out in the garden etc....

A friend of mine shared this. I do think that having some sort of routine is helpful.
Amazon are still delivering so maybe look at buying some sticker books, bubble wands, craft materials.
I think we all need to lose the mum guilt about screen time too. These are not normal times and keeping you and them sane is more important!