Open ended play - Why your child needs it, and how to find open ended toys.

[@jumikalita9814]

This is the first time I am writing comments on your blog... I'm just impressed with all your blogs..thank you so much for providing us with so many information.... you are great.

[@Feelgoodmama]

thats really kind of you to say, we are all learning as we go and I'm only sharing what I've learnt! I'm glad you could relate with it :)

[@Navigatingmotherhood]

Such a great video. Love how you touched base on how it’s okay if you spend $ on a toy and they don’t gravitate to it right away.

[@Feelgoodmama]

I know right, I've been frustrated about this so many times before I realized that the nature of an open ended toy is to invite play and not passively entertain.

[@varshavasudev1530]

Been following you for 2+ years, every time you come up with fab content.

[@littleamithings8315]

That’s So True..!! Even though she doesnt upload frequently, she always come up with quality content❤️

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you so much Varsha!

[@Feelgoodmama]

@@littleamithings8315 Haha thanks for sticking around ;)

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

LOVE that you brought this up! I just bought Ariya, my 16 month old daughter, some open ended toys (Grimms rainbows and semicircles along with some others) and we also subscribed to Lovevery. Shes at a stage where she's all about mobility and gross motor skills, so most of her toys don't get played with just yet! I can't wait to see her imagination blossom when she's ready to play with them! I think a great suggestion for parents is to buy one piece every few months (especially the expensive stuff!) once you have your little one so you can build their collection. Also, LOVE LOVE LOVE the suggestion for gifting these! They make such wonderful gifts! I can eagerly looking forward to your next video! Hope you're well during these trying times!

[@Feelgoodmama]

Great suggestion! Thanks for sharing, we love those toys so much too, but it did take a while to warm up to them :)

[@Destiny51189]

thank you so much Vidya for always making such a helpful videos. I sware you helped me a lot right from my pregnancy days and now my daughter is 13 months old and because of you I introduced books to my since she was a baby and I blindly follow your recommendations and tips because they're helping me a lot. I'm forever grateful for you. I always pray for you and your family well being❤️❤️❤️ You deserve to way more subscribers Lots of Love ♥️

[@Feelgoodmama]

It's so wonderful to hear that your little one is enjoying being read to! Thank you so so much for letting me be part of your life in a small way. Hehe, but I'm sure you're a wonderful mom and do your research well, and not blindly follow anyone, not even me!

[@pranj2230]

Helpful video. Thank you for staying a relevant KZbinr and not into brand promotion whic is a big thing today.

[@Feelgoodmama]

I'm so glad you think so Pranjali, I always wondered if it was a mistake to refuse sponsorships, your comment is encouraging!

[@arpanalotiya6901]

Vidya I appreciate your way of understanding... And then explaining it in a simple way.. it's a useful video 😊

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@pranitaagrawaljain2411]

Wow Vidya thanks for bringing up this video. It’s really a need for this time.. I am trying to encourage my baby for open ended play because it’s not possible for me to go out and buy something new for him everytime which I used to do earlier.. and because of that habit of mine I have accumulated so much of toys and now I really want to get rid if them so this video is really really helpful 🙏🏻 I also collect some random things like pebbles stick a cap etc etc because my baby loves to play with them bit than during my decluttering process I threw them:( I should have rather collected them In a bin like you just showed Thanks a lot 🙏🏻😊

[@pranitaagrawaljain2411]

Please do a video on your toddler tiys organisation it would be helpful to lots of mom 🙏🏻

[@Feelgoodmama]

@@pranitaagrawaljain2411 Thank you for sharing, I'm so glad! They play with the most random things, lol.

[@lakshmib5639]

Thank you for sharing your views on open ended toys, will be waiting for the next video in this series.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Yes, soon!

[@sowmyasureshbabu1237]

Hi vidya I am a mom of a 19 months toddler , it's very hard to keep him engaged during this lockdown as we can't go out , he is bored of his toys . This video gave me a right solution for our problem, waiting for your next video pls upload soon. Thank you

[@Feelgoodmama]

I'm glad you found this useful!

[@snehachauhan810]

Great topic. I love the magnetic circles you mentioned in your video. Can you share the link to buy those?

[@meenakshir4407]

My God this was sooooo useful. My daughter is 16 months old. This was amazing. I'll incorporate it. Thank you so much

[@Feelgoodmama]

I'm so glad!

[@veenawilson979]

Hey wow was waiting for your video !!!! Love to see u back !!

[@Feelgoodmama]

Hey, good to see you so early!!!

[@veenawilson979]

@@Feelgoodmama Yes saw your Instagram story and was waiting for your video..

[@Feelgoodmama]

Veena Wilson love that, thank you 😘😘

[@sriramalakshmi1330]

As always, good content! Looking forward to other videos in the series.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks, soon!

[@nehagoenka1808]

Hi Vidya.. just started following ur video today!! And I simply luv it!! Plz would luv to see more videos for preschoolers regarding toys and books I should be doing..my daughter is 3 yrs old..I wish I saw ur videos earlier..

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks and welcome to the tribe!

[@nimishakalra1158]

Very nice info..waiting to see your home collection

[@nicolamichael6857]

Such an useful info. Thanks so much for introducing this subject 😊

[@Feelgoodmama]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@nivedhap5268]

I always wanted to look for your videos as you share valuable thoughts and postive energy to share.. love you sis.. take care..

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you so much, hope you are being safe ❤️❤️

[@asivaraman1987]

Hi Vidya, I have been following your videos since my pregnancy.. great content.. I learnt from your videos that we can introduce books to even babies and my 1.5 year old loves books now. Please do a video on screen time (how and when to introduce and how to limit it) if possible and what type of content is good for kids to watch. I am not planning to give my son screen time anytime soon, but would be nice to know 😊

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks, will do!

[@swatisingh91]

Always lovely to hear you talk..such good content

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks Swati for sticking around, much love! ❤️ ❤️❤️

[@cbhuvaneshwari]

Really love your videos always helpful thanks for all the efforts. Can you please make a video of vikrants play room

[@fictionland6319]

Yet again, a very useful video. Will b waiting for other video in same series 😍

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you so much :) Soon!

[@haripriyapucchakayala686]

Hi Vidhya, you really come up with great quality content. Also deliver that content so cleverly without revolving on the same. I did not know this is called open ended play but kind of introduced them into our play. But I am really interested in learning how you do it at home along with toys suggestions. Most of wooden toys I have come across and tried to buy are pretty expensive. How to chose best toys and also could you share your thoughts on Playkits that gets delivered like Lovevery.

[@Feelgoodmama]

In the next video I hope you found some ideas, I haven't tried any toy subscriptions, only firstcry intellikit for a couple of months.

[@anjanas1194]

Thanks a lot Vidya!! Ur vidoes always give so much insight. This was like an eyeopener for me. Waiting eagerly for ur next one. Again Thanks a lot and do keep up the good work.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you so much :)

[@thumatisravya4687]

Soo good. Thank you for your amazing tips and info. Can you pls share where you bought those blocks . Are they magnetic?

[@Feelgoodmama]

They are called tegu blocks, from amazon. Links will be in an upcoming video!

[@thumatisravya4687]

@@Feelgoodmama thank you :)

[@Kaitaritz2013]

Great content, my son loves toy animals, alphabet shapes and magnetic letters. I want to get some wooden magnetic blocks for him too.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Those are always great to have!

[@kavitathakur1079]

Great ideas Vidya. Thank you 😊

[@Feelgoodmama]

Happy you liked it!

[@ishurameshh2734]

Hello mam....Good to see you after along time... how are you all doing there.... yep it's a much needed one

[@Feelgoodmama]

All good here, thank you so much :)

[@pearllal1850]

Hi. Love your videos..we as a couple find them very insightful :). Could you please let us know how you keep the toys clean? Any products that you might suggest?

[@Feelgoodmama]

I wash all soft toys periodically (esp after he gets a cold), other toys are either rinsed with water and soap, or just wiped as needed. I don't use any special products for toys.

[@shivanisharma4983]

Thanks a lot for sharing. Could you talk a bit about your routine with Vikrant. How you keep him engaged during the day? Thanks.

[@Feelgoodmama]

He mostly leads the play, and I go along with it. There's also a general routine which involves talking about today's date, weather outside, taking a walk with dad, reading, dancing to music, and random silliness!

[@ryaria]

hi vithya, hv been following ur channel for yrs now. u hv been posting a meaningful videos all time. I hv gained so much of clarity in bringing up my son thru ur videos. Thanku for sharing all ur experience. Would u suggest flintobox or einstein box kinds of activities? My son is 18months now.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks so much! I haven't tried those two, so can't say. I tried Intellikit and reviewed it on my channel if you'd like to see.

[@vaijayanthisampath6892]

Great content thank you for this video . Also pls make video on moms self care

[@Feelgoodmama]

Sure 😊

[@Minting_money]

Thanks for the ideas mam. I also saw your sensory play video where u mentioned u will be coming with few more videos in that series. Can you please come up with those videos?

[@Feelgoodmama]

Yes, I'm so behind on my videos, soon!

[@Minting_money]

@@Feelgoodmama Thanks Mam. Eagerly waiting for soon.

[@mahisheikh7624]

Please make video on how to arrange baby room and give your kid room tour.

[@inderjitsandhu8737]

Very sweet voice mam..and great advice as always 🥰

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you so much :)

[@mageshpreethi3811]

Looking forward for your next video

[@Feelgoodmama]

Soon!

[@Alotmorehope]

I just stumbled upon your channel recently. Binge watching you while Breastfeeding my 4 month old. Feeling a little disconsolated as to why I didn't find you before. Missed so much N Gained so much for the future. Thanks for being there. Love❤️

[@Feelgoodmama]

Loved hearing that, I used to watch so many videos while my baby nurses/sleeps too! Congratulations and welcome to the tribe!

[@preethirajakumari7454]

Vidya , my son is 16 months old Iam planning to subscribe Montessori based toy play kit . Should I invest in Montessori or invest in open ended toys ?

[@Feelgoodmama]

It depends, I do have both, my son prefers open ended toys more, but if you want to teach a specific skill Montessori toys are good.

[@chetananaik7458]

Miss u vidya

[@snehas2316]

Great content!

[@swatiraj3326]

very useful video....thanks mam....mam can you share the open ended toys link for purchase the product please,🙏🏻

[@Feelgoodmama]

Sure, will share all the links in the upcoming video!

[@divyarathi5009]

Can you please provide a link to wooden magnetic blocks (India) .

[@Feelgoodmama]

See the video that follows this one, it has all the links

[@ilabudhalakoti]

Waiting for next video... Plz do soon

[@Feelgoodmama]

Yes! In the next one week!

[@vinishas1095]

Hi Vidhya , my son is 12 months old . Is it too early to introduce open ended toys to him ? I was planning to buy the rainbow stacker and mega blocks

[@Feelgoodmama]

Those are a great start

[@12kanchi]

You have some of the best advice.. Love your channel.. huge fan

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you! Love you right back! ❤️❤️❤️

[@keyurikurundale1654]

Mam it's nice video.plz share how can purchase magnetic shapes toys plz share link it plz rply me

[@Feelgoodmama]

Will share all that and more in the next video!

[@varshiths3684]

Loads of love

[@Feelgoodmama]

right back at you!

[@shaystaperween5996]

Plz Vidya upload next video asap.. I have to buy some open ended toys for my 15 months child

[@Feelgoodmama]

Will make in the next week! Highly recommend Magnatiles!

[@leenadesai1374]

What would be the appropriate age to introduce them to this play

[@Feelgoodmama]

As early as possible, just make sure the toys are safe for babies, as in no small parts, sharp edges etc.

[@keyurikurundale1654]

Mam plz share wooden rainbow.i m from india so hw can I get it

[@Feelgoodmama]

It's by Grimms, but many brands make it in India

[@khushbugupta6588]

Hi ma'am ....I am a mother of 20 month old baby boy...I am struggling in giving him food....he doesn't like to eat by himself....we need to divert his mind by playing with toys/videos....and he doesn't take any other milk still on breastfeeding...can you help me ??? Plzzz

[@Feelgoodmama]

I have a video on toddler eating habits, might be useful. Toddlers can be picky at that age, try to offer food on a tray and let him explore it, without forcing him to eat. Try this at snack time (since you may worry about not eating during lunch/dinner). Be patient, they will pick it up sooner or later.

[@aradhanab3516]

Are u Anchal taneja's sis.....

[@Feelgoodmama]

Don't know who that is

[@naureennauri6089]

First one to watch

[@Feelgoodmama]

Yay!

[@naureennauri6089]

I love your videos, it helped me so much during my pregnancy now my baby is 2 and half month old, I got so much positivity watching your videos, and one more thing I love the way you talk so calm...

[@Feelgoodmama]

@@naureennauri6089 Aww thanks for including me in your motherhood in a small way, congrats on your baby!

[@AradhanaMehraBhandari]

Nice video

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks!

[@jayamahrajan5473]

Hi, have msgd you in Instagram. Pls could you respond. Thanks

[@Feelgoodmama]

Will do, I read your heartfelt message, I want to write a proper reply, will do tonight. Hugs 🤗