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Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

Want us to let you in on a fun secret? We’re about to tell you something that is sure to make your life a little more happier than it already is, lovely parent! We’re about to tell you about some screen-free activities to keep toddlers entertained! Yes, you read it right. These 10 Busy Bin ideas will keep your kids entertained and help them learn to play independently, exercise their creativity, and give you a little time for yourself! We’ve created one box for you, which’ll help you understand what all you can do to make this your own. We’re also supplying you with other ideas you can use to make it a fun experience for you and your child!

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1) Play Dough Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

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What you need:

  • Various colours of play dough
  • A rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Two little plates
  • A tiny fork
  • Tiny plastic knifes
  • A play dough spaghetti maker or play dough waffle maker

2) Colour Sorting Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

What your need:

  • Pom poms
  • Coloured lids
  • Coloured plastic eggs
  • Coloured plastic bowls
  • Little tongs

3) Doctor Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

What you need:

  • Little stuffed animals
  • DIY play stethoscope
  • Felt band-aids
  • Notebook
  • Crayon
  • Toy otoscope

4) Cooking Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

What you need:

  • Wooden food toys
  • Plastic bowls and spoons
  • Plastic cups
  • Little stainless-steel pots
  • Burner toy set

5) Art Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

What you need:

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  • Crayons/Paints
  • Paint brush
  • Sketch pens
  • Drawing book/Sheets

6) Puzzle Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

What you need:

Sea animals stick puzzles or Jungle animals puzzle

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7) Lego Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

What you need:

Legos or building blocks

8) Fashion & Beauty Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

What you need:

  • Brush
  • Makeup
  • Accessories
  • Mirror

9) Game Box Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

What you need:

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Games like Multicolour Dominoes and Create with Shapes.

10) Anything & Everything Busy Bin

Busy Bins: A Great Way To Keep A Toddler Entertained Without Pulling Your Hair Out!

What you need:

Random things you find around the house like story books, flashcards, toys, sensory games, colouring book, crayons, origami paper, puzzles, and a few snacks to make your kid’s Busy Bag entertaining and interesting. 

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Do try these amazing ideas for a Busy Bin for your toddlers by rotating them on a daily basis. Do let your little ones have the freedom to use the things in the Bins however they would like. There’s no right or wrong way to play after all!

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