Parents, if you haven't learned this one yet, keep it in mind at all times, especially when you travel:
Just about anything can be a toy. Use common sense, though. Sharp things are out. Poisonous stuff too. The size of the mess allowed is directly related to risk of mental breakdown to everyone involved.
Got a fussy baby while sitting at dinner? Give her some butter or jam packets to play with.
The little tyke having a full-out, breath-holding, foot-stomping tearfest two hours into waiting in a mile long line at the airline counter during a snowstorm way after bedtime and all you've got is the marinara soaked paper used to wrap your meatball sub? It's a toy. The few moments of quiet are well worth a bath and a new t-shirt.
When you travel, space is limited and you also don't want to be lugging around a heavy bag full of blocks. Just bring a couple favorite small toys and figure out the rest as you go.
Just about anything can be a toy. Use common sense, though. Sharp things are out. Poisonous stuff too. The size of the mess allowed is directly related to risk of mental breakdown to everyone involved.
The little tyke having a full-out, breath-holding, foot-stomping tearfest two hours into waiting in a mile long line at the airline counter during a snowstorm way after bedtime and all you've got is the marinara soaked paper used to wrap your meatball sub? It's a toy. The few moments of quiet are well worth a bath and a new t-shirt.
When you travel, space is limited and you also don't want to be lugging around a heavy bag full of blocks. Just bring a couple favorite small toys and figure out the rest as you go.
