You might not be able to tell by looking at this picture, but Hadley had a double ear infection and was running a fever that day. Kids should not be allowed to get sick, especially when they are too young to tell you what hurts. I feel helpless at times when trying to make her feel better because I don't always know what is hurting her. The best way I know how to comfort her is by either cuddling up on the couch or doing some sort of low-energy activity. Hadley was sick for two and half weeks with this infection so I was able to see what activities she liked best. I have made a list below of our top low-energy activities to get us through those dreaded sick days.
-Melissa & Doug Puzzles
Hadley especially loves the puzzles that make sound. I have provided the link below for our favorite one.https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Animals-Sound-Puzzle/dp/B0029NFSMQ/ref=sr_1_13?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1506045035&sr=1-13&keywords=melissa+and+doug+puzzles
-Sunshine and Pine
This online shop has so many amazing toys/activities. They are all handmade and are custom made as well. The link below will take you to the shop and to our favorite item we have from there.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/554821901/handmade-natural-wood-bead-abacus-color?ref=shop_home_active_5
-Coloring
I recently found theses great non-toxic stackable crayons that are designed for toddlers. Hadley enjoys coloring but she always ends up just stacking her crayons. Link is below.
https://www.amazon.com/Toddler-Crayons-Stackable-Non-Toxic-Primary/dp/B01N7COQ3R/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1506045967&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=toddler+non+toxic+crayons&psc=1
-Reusable Sticker Book
These sticker books are awesome! Most of them are only $5.00 and come with a lot of stickers.
https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Reusable-Sticker-Pad/dp/1223080846/ref=sr_1_10?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1506046094&sr=1-10&keywords=reusable+sticker+book
-Movie Time
Hadley got a pop-up tent for her birthday that also has a tunnel and ball pit, super cute! One of her favorite things is to sit in it with her blanket and watch a movie, especially Moana. I linked a similar tent below. Ours folds up and we hide it behind the couch.
https://www.amazon.com/Tunnel-Pop-Playhouse-Adventure-Gamehouse-Toy-Zippered/dp/B01MY6DFZ7/ref=sr_1_36?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1506046506&sr=1-36&keywords=pop%2Bup%2Btent%2Bfor%2Bkids&th=1
-Reading
In my last blog post I listed a lot of our favorite books. Reading books has always been one of Hadley's favorite activities. I listed a classic sick day book below.
https://www.target.com/p/sherm-the-germ-hardcover-dr-john-hutton/-/A-16825382?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Entertainment+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Entertainment&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9015013&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_IHmt9231gIVl7fACh0yzQR6EAkYByABEgIIXPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Please let me know if any of you have another sick day activity that has work for your child/children, I would love to have some more ideas!
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