Anyone who has ever tried to cook a meal, while you know a child, how hard can be a chore. I know that if I do not think my little girl busy and entertained, it is either in another room, scaling the furniture, clinging to my legs and scream for attention, or access to hot pots and kitchen shears. So, here are some ways I found to keep her safe and happy while I get ready to eat.
1. I did discover a wardrobe for them. I think the bottom three shelvesmy pantry stocked with things like boxed (sealed) macaroni and cheese, cocoa mix, small canned goods, cereal - things they can out, stack, organize, sort, etc. We even got her a small plastic food basket ($ 8.99 at Toys R Us), they can in the pantry store the contents of her heart.
2. I will, in a high chair with a big bowl of corn meal or oats, and some plastic measuring cups and spoons. She has a ball casting, measuring and stirring. Note - this can get messysweeps, but fairly easy, or you can use a drop cloth if your floor is carpeted.
3. My daughter loves playing with refrigerator magnets. Toddler-safe magnets can have fun and provide good entertainment. We bought them a barn Magnetic Puzzle Set (as an alternative to the regular potentially unsafe magnets) that plays the songs, if it corresponds to the piece, it's nice and she enjoys it.
4. Stickers are always a good variety if you do nothing about it, peeling it from theCabinets!
5. We will sometimes be a task that can be done on the ground or in a high chair, as "sorting" the mail. This makes her feel as if she helps out.
6. I will occasionally you a step stool and left her standing at the counter and help prepare the food. You can rip things like give salad, place, or chopped vegetables into a bowl, or put grated cheese on the lasagna.
7. I'll have them on a stool at the sink position andwash "some plastic utensils.
8. I give her a middle child and let her broom to sweep the kitchen floor (I hope they still have fun with this kind of thing when she gets older!).
9. We will often turn on the radio, so they sing and dance to the music. Note - this is much more fun (for both of you) when you join, too!
10. If all else fails, and they will not go along with any of these activities, I know it because she is hungry and I gave her a light snack. Youdo not want to spoil the appetite for the next meal, so that only be sure to make it something healthy and not filled, such as diced fruit.
Cooking with small children is a challenge and a half. Try to remember these tips, and also because to have fun! They are only once at that age.
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