The first thing we can do as parents is to think of obvious toddler activities we can engage in depending on where we go,  For example, if we’re going to a beach, don’t just plan on letting your toddler walk around and take a swim with you in the water.  This is a great opportunity to build a sandcastle using the shovel and pail you just bought at the local Kmart!

If you’re visiting a pool, aside from the protective floats on your toddler’s arms, bring along something else that’s safe and floats in the water.  My son loves to bring along his little red boat when we visit a pool, and he can literally be entertained for a few hours!  Find objects your toddler loves; they’ll be so happy you did.  By the way – don’t forget the sunscreen!

If you’re visiting a park which contains ducks, and you’re allowed to feed them, by all means bring along a cheap loaf of bread.  The $1.00 loaf will bring a thousand memories to your toddler as you continue that tradition into his or her adolescent years.  Be careful with these adorable creatures-they can bite.  I love to stand on a bench with my toddler to keep out of harm’s way when we feed the ducks.  Haven’t you noticed even senior citizens love this activity?

Activities for toddlers abound if you put your mind to it and search for something for them to do, no matter where you go.