Development
Most Popular
- Gender Predictor
- Quiz: Boy or Girl?
- Free Stuff
- Ovulation Tracker
- Pregnancy Calendar
- Due Date Calculator
- Baby Names
- NEW! Baby Cards
- Widgets
- Baby Name Advisor
- Baby Horoscopes
- Safest Baby Gear
- Take a Poll
- Ask an Expert
- More Popular Links
Site Essentials
10 Ways to Survive Waiting with Toddlers
Simple, fun ways to pass the time with kids
Supermarket checkouts, airport terminals, pediatricians' waiting rooms ... if you're a parent, you know about trying to entertain kids when it seems time has stopped. Here are 10 easy ways to keep waiting times tantrum-free—and bearable for both of you.
Photo 1 of 10
Keep Tiny Toys on Hand
It's easy to tuck away a few playthings in your purse for those moments when your kids need to be occupied: just about anything you might find in a goodie bag is sufficient for distracting toddlers.
Easy-to-tote items include toy cars, small dolls, transformer-type toys—even scotch tape or a roll of old address labels can safely entertain your child for a few minutes. A small cosmetics case can carry your little diversions.
Photo 1 of 10
Sign up below and get your free, personalized week-by-week baby development newsletter
Free Stuff Picks
Great Deals & Free Stuff
Get discounts on baby formula, win FREE diapers and more. Check out these amazing offers now!
Take me to BabyZone Free Stuff
