TODDLER TOY MUST-HAVES (12-24 months) | How to entertain a one year old

[@ruch5tami]

Your son seems very intelligent!!

[@abbyrocha9359]

I love how he plays on top of the coffee table! My son is one year old and he would just fall in a second. I love it!

[@GK-vo4gc]

Thank you! Your son is too sweet ❤️

[@oliberger6030]

Thank u so much. ❤ So much inspiration for our first birthday😊

[@BlindLemonLime]

Recently discovered this channel and it has inspired us to take our 11 month old on a hiking trip and add a pikler triangle to his first birthday pressie list! Love your excellent homegrown suggestions for play - I’m going to use them all! Thank you!

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Aww. Thank you so much for your sweet comment. Enjoy the outdoor adventures with your little one. The Pikler is still a hit here and Ben is now nearly 3! It's a brilliant investment. Happy playing! ❤️

[@barbarawesley8219]

Love this! Also from Scotland but don't live there now so lovely to hear the accent ❤️

[@rhondadandridge4160]

This is child #6 for me, however this was so helpful as I've been out of practice! Loved the ideas on how to incorporate ths toys as well! Thank you!

[@BlindLemonLime]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing with us! Love all your content. Really pumped to make some considered toy purchases for my wee 11 month old. Thanks Cara

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@rosylee2683]

Thank you for your video! Your ideas were very helpful and your son is super smart!

[@kellieolga7963]

Oh I love the lockbox, I’ve never see that before. I’m going to try and see if I find one for my boys. Thank you as always for your wonderful videos 😊

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Thanks Kellie! I love watching your videos too. The lockbox is an awesome toy that keeps him busy for hours!

[@Hillsidesitter]

I love it too! I’m trying to find it in the US but having trouble with that link. Woul you mind sharing the name of company that made the lock box? Thanks so much! I so appreciate your videos 😊

[@BairnandaBackpack]

@@Hillsidesitter Hello. Sorry, I have just seen your message as it was in a reply here. It is made by SGerste on Amazon but it is possible it isn't available from them in the US as I am in the UK. Here is another try at the link below. I hope you managed to get what you were looking for! www.amazon.co.uk/Montessori-Colorful-Children-Educational-Preschool/dp/B08D2ZCGMZ/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=toy+lock+box&qid=1613050098&sr=8-3

[@jay-el-bee]

@@Hillsidesitter you've probably already found what you were looking for by now, but for anyone else in the US looking for the lockbox type toy, search for Melissa and Doug versions. There is a barn with various locking doors and it comes with animals to put inside. There's also a house with several locking doors, a set of attached keys , and a set of people to accompany. Melissa and Doug also has a busy board style option. It's a flat board with several locks/ types of locks and latches. They're made well and have been well loved and used by 3 children so far!

[@Hillsidesitter]

@@jay-el-bee thank you so much for the sweet reply. I’ll always take any motor skills ideas as it’s a big area of need for my little guy! Happy Holidays!

[@gabeherbabe9093]

Great suggestions! And thank you for the links. He seems so smart!!

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Thanks for watching and glad it was helpful! 😁

[@donnapoultney4701]

A very helpful video. X

[@Playing_with_a_Purpose]

Love the lock box. I have similar products but that that one look very sturdy

[@BairnandaBackpack]

So glad you liked it! It is still played with on a regular basis here and is holding up well! 😀

[@caseymcguire8316]

These are all good ideas. My girls are nearly 15 months and some of the things that they like are fold up kiddie tents with a tunnel, super lightweight and easy to store behind the couch or somewhere like that. They also like music or toys that make noise like maracas or a hand drum. I recently bought them the Melissa and Doug kids xylophone but I haven't given it to them just yet.

[@BairnandaBackpack]

A tunnel is a brilliant idea! I will definitely look into that. That's so funny, I actually just bought Ben a xylophone for his birthday as he has become pretty into instruments lately (he found his dad's harmonica) so I thought it could be cool to channel that interest too. Do you have twin girls? Wow - supermum!

[@caseymcguire8316]

@@BairnandaBackpack www.amazon.com/dp/B075TVD253/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_xdR4Eb0Q4PGY9 This is the one we have. The 3 parts connect, but we usually use them separately/spread out. They have taken to getting them out every day. I don't completely close in case, just fold flat and stick at end of couch by wall. Then in the morning they will go grab them and bring them to me to set up!! I have identical girls! Love your channel. Oh and this one on Amazon says ball pit.. but it doesn't come with balls. Maybe we'll add them someday, but not yet.

[@jacieroughton8501]

Jigsaw puzzles at 20 months?! Amazing! Do You a toy rotation ? Do you let him choose his puzzles? I love that you hold the stacker sideways ! I didn’t think of that, to cross the midline!

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Hey Jacie. Yes, we do a rotation so that there are one or two puzzles out at a time. He has favourites that he'll ask for now too. He is still obsessed with them at 2 and a half years old. 😂 Happy playing!

[@aslihassan1053]

thank u. that was really helpful and ur son seems to be a very smart one

[@BairnandaBackpack]

So glad it was helpful and happy playing! That's so sweet of you!

[@laurasalsa]

Thank you for the great suggestions! Subbed right away, of to view more videos. We're currently loving our magna tiles. Unfortunately they're plastic but I'm sure it will last a long time and it is such a great learning toy. Love from Holland

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Hehe. Thanks for your super sweet comment. I hope the other videos are helpful! Ben just got Magna-Tiles for Christmas and he is playing with them for around an hour a day. Amazing and yes, so many learning opportunities! And yes, plastic, but as you say, a toy that he will play with for years and years and then can be passed on to others as they are such great quality. Thanks for such a great suggestion and lots of love back to you from Scotland!

[@clare4682]

I really love your videos! I've noticed you've taken a break though. Will you be posting any more videos in the future?

[@anastaciahaddon3834]

Really useful video and great suggestions. Thank you for sharing. Going to watch the toddler indoor activities of yours now.

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Thanks Anastacia. I am so glad it helped give some ideas. Hope you enjoy the activities and thanks so much for watching!

[@mamasarah8018]

I LOVE THIS! The best recommendations ever! Glad I saw your video and clicked it :) THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR SHARING!

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Glad it helped give some ideas Sarah! ❤️

[@graciarasing2473]

Ke9ll

[@jasmineross2453]

Really well done video, loved all of the toys you featured 💕

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Thanks Jasmine. Glad you enjoyed it. Ben is now 2 and most of these are still massive hits! 😀

[@morenomoms354]

Great video! We're moving into getting toys for our daughter who is about to be 1! I just did a video on how I keep her busy using muffin tins 😂Also, we're HUGE fans of secondhand...everything!

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Hehe. Muffin tins are amazing! I did a toddler activity video last week too that features the good old muffin tin. Buying things second hand is so good on the pocket and the environment. I'm looking forward to checking out some of your videos too!

[@morenomoms354]

Bairn and a Backpack thanks!

[@beckyocole]

Great video! Got some good ideas for my boys, thanks!

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Thanks Becky! Glad it gave a few ideas. I am a massive fan of your book videos. They are just beautiful!

[@melododie]

I'm a teenager and don't plan to ever have children, but I still enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing!

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Hehe. Glad you enjoyed it! Toys are awesome! 😂

[@melododie]

@@BairnandaBackpack They are! 😂

[@myreggioinspiredhome]

Charity shops are the best! Have you tried the Jack and Jill market? It is so good as well. Your wee one is doing so well with those difficult puzzles!

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Hey Abigail. I haven't tried a Jack and Jill market yet but I heard they are amazing too. Thanks for the recommendation. I will absolutely check one out when we can again. He is just super interested in all things puzzles so we are going with his lead on it! :)

[@kevinpatrickrey2662]

Wow many toys hope my son have too but I can't afford to buy☺️ .. watching from Philippines🥰🥰🥰

[@BairnandaBackpack]

To be honest, the ones that are the biggest hits are the free/homemade ones. The cork posting into the plastic tub is something Ben still loves now at 2. 😂 Also, we took old bits of wood and made him some blocks of all shapes and sizes and this is one of his top toys now. Safe kitchen utensils are also the biggest hit. Children will play and be creative with everything and anything they're given. Sending so much love back to you from Scotland. ❤️

[@kevinpatrickrey2662]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you very much for sharing . I will do that🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kanikamehta2368]

Hi.. I loved your toys... Are they available on Amazon? Where can I buy these toys in India? Can you share the links for these toys?

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Hey Kanika. There is a link below the video to my kit store. It will take you to Amazon although I am unsure what is available in India. I hope that helps. Sending lots of love from Scotland! ❤️

[@creationsbykaf3221]

Please share the name again of the stacker you mentioned last. The one that looks like egg shells

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Of course. It's called a Tobbles Neo. Hope that helps! 😀

[@terezieh9576]

What play food do you have

[@JustSitAndLaugh]

well this is interesting: just saw your video in my recommendations. My husband's English and I'm German. Also my husband's name is Ben too 😄

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Hehe. How funny!

[@swethamaddali4409]

Nice video

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Thank you Swetha. Thank you so much for watching too! 😀

[@Missjanegal]

How old(in months)is he in this vid?

[@BairnandaBackpack]

He was 20 months. He's now two and a half and still loves most of these. 😂

[@linnuxcica]

I litterally have 98 precent of these, and nothing entertains mu 18mo longer than 2 mins

[@BairnandaBackpack]

That's a shame. Every toddler is just so different. My little guy is now 2 and a half and still loves most of these. It's generally so difficult at the moment being stuck at home day in day out with the same toys. It's hard to keep things interesting. Have you tried rotating toys so they seem 'new' when they come out a few weeks later? That works well for us. I can't wait for playdates and toddler groups again!

[@karenclaro4177]

Every toddler is just so different... so what's a shame there? 🤔🤔

[@BairnandaBackpack]

@@karenclaro4177 Just a shame that the video didn't help her more in the search for engaging toys that work her little one. I hope that clears that up. :)

[@ms.m3n]

Why is he sitting on the table?

[@BairnandaBackpack]

Hey Marie. In his play space, we are OK with him climbing and sitting on the table. He was confident getting up and down from it and he knows the boundaries elsewhere, for example, he knows that he can't climb on our dining table. I hope that answers your question! 😃

[@graciarasing2473]

Leo

[@bibbedyboo3532]

too much talking.

[@txbrn512]

"we have a wheaty stacker called a toggles mule" what?!?!