Keeping toddlers busy when you go out doesn’t have to be a chore. Put together a toddler busy bag and have it ready to go by the door. Half the fun is making up the homemade activities.

What you need:

• A drawstring bag
• 5 or more small games or activities to go in the bag

Toddler busy bag

You can fill the bag with things you already have:

• A small board book
• A simple wooden puzzle
• A favourite game or toy

Learning games

You could also make some of these homemade learning games below to put in your toddler busy bag:

• Button snake
• Pompom stuff-it-in
• Pipe cleaner game
• Lacing cards
• Family photo puzzle
• Playdough wacky sack

Thanks to Kidspot Australia for creating the instructional video.