Entertaining your 1 year old baby without toys (well almost)

If you know how to entertain a baby it is easy-peasy but if you don’t have a clue then you are in a mess. Yes, entertaining a baby is not easy at all. 

If you know the art, you will realize it is very simple to entertain your littlest ones.

• Peek – a – Boo; well this is a sure shot way to keep your little one very happy. And you don’t need anything… just spend time laughing with your little one. You can hide behind your hands, your sari, a book, curtain anything.
• Finger painting; if you are unsure of introducing baby friendly paint to your baby, don’t sweat… you can make Edible Finger Paint and have some messy fun
• Never too young for a book; many parents feel their babies are too young for a book. I started reading to Z when she was a month old and she loves her books. It is an art to keep your little one involved in a book, get comfortable and cozy. Work on your tone and make sure you point out on the pictures as you read through. Ask questions, though they won’t answer, but question looking them into their eyes. When they get a little older try making them turn those pages. 
• Talk to them, you’ll have to do all the talking as of now, but seeing your baby smile and react is a beautiful experience. 
• Sense-ational Fun; help your baby experience different sounds, textures, smell and taste (make sure you do not go over-board and keep the age of your child in mind). You can use sand, leaves, musical instruments, pots and pans, etc. 
• Zip-Lock Colours; add paint in a Zip Pouch, mix different colours. And let the kids be involved in this super fun activity. Tape the Zip Pouch to make sure the colour doesn’t spill out. 
• Balls with sounds will never go wrong 
• Play with Fingers; let your fingers play, tap their fingers, pull the little fingers and have lots of fun.  
• Paper, give them a sheet of paper or newspaper and see them have fun tearing the sheet. They will not stop giggling.  
• Sing to them; you can choose rhymes or songs anything. If you dance as well they will have all the more fun.