Toddler activities - Super easy, zero cost activities with things you already have!

I'm always on the lookout for new activities to engage my toddler, but lets be honest, I don't have the time to plan something Pinterest worthy. So here are my go to activities for my one year old when I'm super busy, but still want him to do something fun and educational.
These don't need much preparation and use things we usually have around the home. I think these are perfect for 12 to 24 month olds, but please make sure to supervise your child, especially with small things like beans. Hope you enjoy!
Here is the recipe for the Play dough:
www.bestrecipe...
My video about baby toys and toy safety:
• Baby toys 0-12 months:...
A little about me:
I'm Vidya, a mom to a 1 year old little boy. When I'm not changing diapers and cleaning up messes, I make videos about pregnancy and new mommyhood. I would love for you to join me on this journey!
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Thanks for watching!!

[@HopeAngel777]

I just tried a version of your first example. My daughter is a year and 5 months, she had so much fun playing with the beans and uncooked noodles, especially when I shook her plastic bowl

[@TheAMJ88]

These are really good, simple and affordable ideas. THANK YOU.

[@archanavittal5458]

Thanks for sharing these ideas. Our son doesn't touch any of his toys. Likes to play with everyday objects that we all use. Initially i used to get frustrated but now I have stopped buying toys and let him play with household objects. I'm going to try some of the ideas that you have mentioned here. Agree that toys have to be open ended. :-)

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@emilyeshraghi8197]

Great idea about making windows/flaps in the boxes!!

[@Feelgoodmama]

Emily Eshraghi so simple right!

[@anupachaudhary3872]

Amazing ideas.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you! 😊

[@myworldwithnavyasree4201]

Thanks for sharing these ideas.. These what exactly i wanted feel very useful to engage my daughter.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mahinoorbegum4440]

Wonderful.... lifesaver it is for me....

[@jyotiahlawat1121]

Wow u knw i am looking for ideas for my 18months old since months . She doesn't play with toys at all and i moved to another country so don't have her stuff yet. So i was looking for ideas i can make her play with the minimum things i have right nw. And here i found u. Great ideas thank u so so much. And that too from an indian proud 👍

[@Feelgoodmama]

I hope you are settling in well in the new place, wish you lots of adventures!

[@abdulazizaziz2716]

Card board idea is good

[@Feelgoodmama]

:) thanks!

[@sweta1426]

Hi.. my baby is already doing all these things.. but I took it as he is destroying the things. And I again keep buying toys for him to keep him busy and active. By listening u today I realise that by doing all these he is learning also. He does not always need costly things to learn.. thank u

[@Feelgoodmama]

Yes exactly!

[@mayelajohnson6893]

brilliant! thank you 🙏

[@Feelgoodmama]

Glad it helped!

[@neethutt6359]

Thank you so much 😍

[@ssohal]

Solid video

[@haniyagangwani7285]

Thank u for these. I have twin girls and i am out of ideas to entertain them... phew !!

[@varsharana5889]

thank you for this mam this is the great way to entertain our toodler

[@prathyushamagaluri597]

Wow it’s so amazing !! I have a LO who’s age is 2.5 years n he’s super active n always needs a activity .. All the ideas with household things are just superb , I’ll surely give a try .

[@Feelgoodmama]

Let me know how it goes!

[@inaayaworld5306]

Hey my daughter just turned 3 yr..even I try to engage my kid so I did few activities u can go through it on my playlist

[@wethewomen594]

I just loved the concept of home made of the cardboard carton of amazon

[@tanuagrawal9555]

I find your video very very usefull ,👍👍

[@amberpadusnak8664]

Love your channel and ideas. The baby took a sheet of foil out of the box yesterday and I was wondering what to do with it, now I do.

[@vanithas6803]

Love the cardboard box idea! I like how all your activities involve things that we can find around the house. Would love it if you could share more ideas like these in the future as I’m really keen on engaging my kids in play that doesn’t involve buying more toys.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you, will share more as I learn about new activities with toddlers.

[@vinzziagarwal]

I just love your vibe !! And the sweetest thing about you is your honesty :) I am sure you make a super duper mom !

[@Feelgoodmama]

Aww thank you, I'm sure you are too!

[@vinzziagarwal]

Hehe.. thanks :)

[@redaspen7975]

Love your ideas

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you! 😊

[@cikgupugunes7831]

Hi..so thankful for your ideas.Pls do share some parenting and activities for handling triplet going to be 3 years old.

[@rupikagambhir]

Hi I am a mother of 20 months old girl. I watch lot of videos for her development and behavior learning but first time there is a video which made me comment and mention u that it's really amazing. To the point, useful and no fancy stuff...I would love to see u more and more now. 😊

[@Statusworld28803]

Really superb, easy & without show off

[@shrutideshmukh3310]

Such amazing ideas! And yet so simple.. really underscores the fact that we don't need to spend a lot of money on children's toys to keep them engaged. And the way you explained is also pretty great and didn't feel self-important 😊 thanks again for the great tips. Gonna try them all

[@Feelgoodmama]

I'm so glad that this came through to you, exactly what I wanted to say!

[@madhumitasingh7220]

I am binge watching ur videos again..They are so insightful.. Thank u Vidya for being so genuine.. 💕

[@Feelgoodmama]

So nice of you!

[@leenadesai1374]

Wow this is so good with things available at home

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks, especially now right!

[@nikitajain3334]

Very nice 👍 i surely give some of the things to my daughter to make her busy

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you!

[@malathibhat7221]

its really a wonderfull idea.. actually my one and half year old son plays with such objects ... i didnt know we can make best use of it... thank you so much.. just loved it

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@mariapauljoseph5303]

This video was very thoughtful.Can you make a video on food given during 1-2yrs.My daughter is 1 yr old and she doesnt eat much..what are the essential food during this age and some compulsory food that you need not skip. Thankyou

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks for the suggestion, will try to make one soon.

[@KeyAndDev]

Great one

[@aadhvikamma7668]

Very nicely explained.. how you deal with dislikes in your videos..Am really worried for getting dislikes

[@bhavyanaik3699]

Wow thank you dear mumma

[@Feelgoodmama]

You are most welcome!

[@ivanamufti3408]

wow...will definitely try..I'm sure it will engage her for sometime. ..thank you...

[@Feelgoodmama]

Hope she enjoys them!

[@snehalg1616]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4rWaJ-Kodl_r7s Try this too👍👌

[@AN_Inspired]

Very cool n easy ideas👌👌 Thanks!!

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@namratarawal3289]

Nice activities you have done

[@saranApril]

lovely

[@babithasridhar3785]

Very informative, thanks for sharing, will definitely try all your skills after my daughter turns one 👍😍

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you, they are so much fun after they start running around!

[@anucs361]

Very very useful video. I was searching for a long time.. Finally got it🥰

[@Feelgoodmama]

I'm so glad Anu!

[@tanvigandhi355]

amazing videos -very easy to understand

[@Feelgoodmama]

Glad you think so!

[@carlyjean9948]

Thank you for this! These are all simple ways to entertain both my kids! I can’t wait 🙏🏻

[@rewaarora9]

Awesome ideas 👏👏👍👍

[@Feelgoodmama]

Rewa Arora too easy right!

[@vithalaniminal]

Loved this video.. thanks❤️

[@Feelgoodmama]

Glad you liked it!!

[@lakshaydulani]

very informative mam.. i saw a company selling contrasting color toys papers.. ur dal pasta idea is good.. my expecting wife and i follow ur channel.. ur way of speaking is so nice and calm, u make raising a kid look very easy

[@Feelgoodmama]

Lakshay Dulani thank you, congratulations on your wife’s pregnancy! If you have a link, do share

[@ramanjeetkaur3256]

Hey Vidya, I've seen this kind of activity for the very first time. I appreciate the content but on the flip side, I'm afraid a toddler might disrespect food or edible items thinking it's an object to play with. what do you think?

[@chandrashadesai6261]

Hey Vidya, these are really good ideas. Thank you for sharing them.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you

[@ShwetaFOODLIVING]

Nicely explained. very apt for toddlers.loved it.

[@somabhattacharyya500]

Can you please give details on newborn bathing, clearing cord, breastfeeding techniques in separate video? I think I request too much but what to do. All your videos are so good and so well described our expectations from you going huge. Hopes you are doing well. Bye

[@Feelgoodmama]

soma bhattacharyya thank you! Yes will make a video about breastfeeding basics soon. Also noting your other suggestions. 👍😘

[@prachisTreasure]

Great options

[@dakshandmom7558]

So cute🥰😘

[@mrsirajee1979]

Such a wonderful concept 😍

[@krishnadilip9404]

Great ideas for toddlers. Thank You!

[@awepsalm1852]

Thank u..

[@tushitatravel2710]

How about using rava if sand isn't available .. do you think tat can work

[@ayandeb9409]

Thanks for the videos. When you made these videos, how old was your kid? It would help us immensely.

[@Feelgoodmama]

This particular video was made when he was almost 2 years old.

[@gairikab027]

Hii vidya...I just recently started following you n I so love u..I thing u put forward every topic in such a simple n beautiful way.. Regards to u..

[@Feelgoodmama]

gairika bhattacharjee thank you, that means a lot to me! 😘

[@inaayaworld5306]

Hey my daughter just turned 3 yr..even I try to engage my kid so I did few activities u can go through it on my playlist

[@RuggedGlam]

I’ve just come across your channel! I love this! Great ideas - especially now as we’re staying indoors due to the pandemic I’ve run out of activities, but these are great tips!!! Thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Feelgoodmama]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@prernachouhan7473]

Dear vidya you are doing realy good👍

[@mdubb9621]

Great information!!!👍🏾

[@deekshasharma7875]

Was really looking fr such activities fr my hyper active baby of 18months Have to try these. I m.sure he will love it.

[@inaayaworld5306]

Hey my daughter just turned 3 yr..even I try to engage my kid so I did few activities u can go through it on my playlist

[@juhaina_anwar]

Inaaya world couldn’t find ur playlist

[@inaayaworld5306]

@@juhaina_anwar kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIq9iKp8jNyeatU Pls go through all videos..

[@passion_project]

Very useful

[@pushparai2111]

Ma'am very nice Idea...explain is well..pls share some more activities that can be done at home

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thanks and sure!

[@divya2633]

Have u made more videos like this ? I liked this one ..i tried the bottel thing He is loving it n trying cardboard one Today Thk u i need such easy n simple activities ..things Wch We can easily find at home

[@inaayaworld5306]

Hey my daughter just turned 3 yr..even I try to engage my kid so I did few activities u can go through it on my playlist

[@snehalg1616]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4rWaJ-Kodl_r7s Try this also😊👍

[@The-Indian-Soul-Pooja]

How u maintain white sofa covers and pillowd ? with a toddler

[@Feelgoodmama]

Haha I always get that question, they are all washable ;)

[@sandhya2107]

Nice idea

[@Feelgoodmama]

Sandhya Bhalekar thank you 😀

[@RichaFell]

Hi dear !! Love the acitivity ideas 💜

[@Feelgoodmama]

Richa Fell hey! Good to hear from you, hope you are doing well!

[@swathiig3738]

Very creative activities Vidya 😃

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you Swathi, don't know if they are creative but they are easy for me ;)

[@payalvishal1085]

Thank you soo much mam

[@durgarajagopal4423]

Hi I am a mother of six month old baby Going to feed solid soon Just wanna know which spoon is best to feed baby at initial stage Silver Plastic Or silicon Will silver hurt their gum

[@Feelgoodmama]

I used silicone spoons, yes silver seemed too hard for their gums.

[@Funwithkids736]

This box game my baby loved it... Thank you dear.... I have one more question do Ur baby throw the things??.. like toys o anything.. if so wht u did?

[@shrutikadam7]

U have same question mam. My boy us 2.5yrs now he keeps throwing his stuff.

[@prashantjoshi4938]

Hi my baby put everything into mouth so I need to be very careful so I can't give all these to him he is 1 year old

[@Feelgoodmama]

Yes, only introduce such activities when he's out of that stage, and stay around and be alert.

[@623blovely]

Thanks for the ideas.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Any time!

[@jesiramohammedtharik5729]

Hi vidaya.....my 1st comment in KZbin I have never commented on any video and never subscribed any channel but urs is the first....bcas there is something special in ur video tht how u share ur experience in a soothing voice .I started watching ur video when I was pregnant ..ur 2nd trimester tips video was the 1st video I watched i almost followed everything u said lara dutta yoga,dates......it was really useful but It ended in c sec bcas of low amniotic fluid ...happy to say that I am a mom of 2 month old baby😊...you are really unique.can u do a vlog with ur cute son like a routine video pls it's my request....waiting fr ur rply🤗

[@Feelgoodmama]

Thank you so much for sharing, I'm so happy for you! I'm honored to be part of your journey in a small way! Lots love to your little one!

[@sunitarazdan]

Brilliantly explained

[@jansmoto2886]

Hey, please could you share the link for the play mat?

[@Feelgoodmama]

www.amazon.com/dp/B00FN74AE2/ref=twister_B0058K5II6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 love this one!

[@AmitChaudhary-qx5mc]

Thank you mam..

[@nikitadessai7516]

All these activities are okay to oeep ur child busy at home... But what abt ehen u wanna be attending a birthday party or wedding events how do u keep them occupied all day long without having toys or screen time??

[@khadeejakubra7909]

Hello vidya..... happy to see you after a vry loonng tym...... hope my lil champ is osm....... my pregnancy is going vry bad bcz of ths severe back pain plz do pray fr me....... thku sooooo much fr sharing vry good ideas to engage our toddlers..... ths too creative .... thks again..... v love u😘😘... keep sharing.. keep growing💝

[@Feelgoodmama]

Good to hear from you, hope you feel better soon. Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@aarnavslifestyle7691]

Hii mam I hv 20 month old baby mam I hv some concern about attachment issue.mam mera beta uske papa se jyada attached h mere pass ATA nhi unke pass hi jata h Mai bulati hu to nhi bolta h aane Ko . Unke pass hota h to meri taraf dekhta bhi nahi bhut Bura lgta h baki maa ki taraf dekhti hu to unka bacha unko chodta nhi aur mera baby mere se dur bghta h. Mai uske Sath khelti hu bath krati hu ghumne jati hu breastfeed krti hu fir bhi kya kami h pls video banao

[@prathyushamagaluri597]

I have been following your videos since few days u r amazing 😉 and all were so informative n very natural , specially about the toddler books 📚 great effort honestly very helpful

[@Feelgoodmama]

Happy to hear that you find them useful, thanks!

[@25129ss]

Hi Vidya, been following your videos for a while ☺I'm still pregnant and awaiting my little one anytime now. I was just wondering if you could make a video for activities for 0-12months old babies. What kind of play/books can we introduce? Thanks alot! :)

[@Feelgoodmama]

Shwetha S I have a video about toys for the first year. Will make a video about books and activities too. Thank you for writing and good luck with your delivery! Excited for you!!

[@lebiskalebuu4938]

Hi sis how did you take dates before delivery & did u take it during night or morning??

[@Feelgoodmama]

Lebiska Lebuu I took them throughout the day

[@litagrace]

Can we keep the dough refrigerated??

[@Feelgoodmama]

I keep it covered at room temp, it lasts fine for a week at least, before drying out.

[@greeshmareddy349]

How old ur child ?now

[@neelimavarma9489]

How you maintain ur home so neat & tidy..Cushions & sofa, remain white all the time...😢

[@Feelgoodmama]

Haha, washable covers, and the other side of the camera is pretty messy!

[@neelimavarma9489]

@@Feelgoodmama 🤪🤪..good work!!!

[@nehal9643]

Plz make more videos

[@theenaraj5491]

Tell about colic and tummy time n cycling movement

[@Feelgoodmama]

will do, thanks for the suggestion.

[@divyaaggarwal7972]

Hello vidya Ur videos are simple n amazing My son is 14 months wanted to ask you when to wean off breast milk and how? 2. Should i give roti as it is or in mashed form he has 8 teeths is??

[@Feelgoodmama]

I weaned at age 2. It should be right for both of you. Roti can be given as is, soft and soaked in dal. I would make pieces, and dip in dal/ghee and place on his tray.

[@rubiaparveen4085]

Hi vidya.. pls do video about post pregnancy weight loss. .

[@Feelgoodmama]

rubia parveen I’m not an expert in that area because I’ve still got to lose weight myself!

[@Deepikababu29]

@@Feelgoodmama mam pls give a review on diappers mam pls

[@Deepikababu29]

@@Feelgoodmama pls mam I traveling to USA next month so I need a review for diappers

[@kabeersmom5434]

Nice...But need some more

[@poojamapari8193]

Can u please help us that how to teach baby to talk.

[@Feelgoodmama]

Babies start talking at different ages, there is a wide range of normal. Talk with the baby, and respond to the sounds they make. Books are excellent for learning words. This is some good information: www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/first-words/

[@sahilarora4537]

But giving foil to kids could b harmful for them as they can put it in mouth while tear it in small pieces

[@Feelgoodmama]

Absolutely, as with any activity, choose according to your child's age and stage, and supervise babies and toddlers. At 2 years old, my son hardly put toys in his mouth, and was very interested in peeling.

[@lokeshavm8366]

I think aluminium foil is harmful.

[@dnyanadabhave4191]

hi dear!wats your insta handle? loved your videos

[@Feelgoodmama]

thank you, it is fgmvidya

[@zeeslifestylevlogs5885]

Kaha gayb ho vidya jii

[@Feelgoodmama]

On a vacation in India!! Getting back soon, and lots of videos lined up ;)

[@zeeslifestylevlogs5885]

Oh NYC..enjoy..

[@omartareq3927]

I’m a big brother and I’m 13,my little brothers are 3.5 and 1.5 and my problem is that since I never had a sibling till I was almost 10 I always treat them like my friends,I start shouting at them(jokingly) sometimes and other stuff a teen boy would do with his friends but the thing is I just realized today how much that can mess him up(3.5 yr old)and that he will think that I hate him and don’t care about him and he looks at me with the 1.5 year old treating him so well and everything like I feel so bad about myself I’m crying while typing this I fucking hat myself and I want to be a better brother but I don’t know how please can somebody give me advice