How to Entertain a 1-Year-Old

Entertaining a 1-year-old is easier than you might think. If your little one is a new walker, there's an entirely new world for her to explore and you can take advantage of it. All you need is a little bit of imagination and time, and you can easily entertain a 1-year-old for hours on end.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Explore the neighborhood. Up until now, he has seen the world through a stroller or baby carrier, but he has had little opportunity to see things at ground level. So strap on your walking shoes and let him be the guide around your neighborhood. He'll marvel at all the rocks, trees, bugs and flowers. Pack plenty of snacks and water, and bring along the stroller in case he wants to hitch a ride on the way back home.
2. Sing to her. One year olds love music, so start belting out your favorite tune and watch her try to sing and dance to the beat. It doesn't matter how good your singing is, as long as both of you are having fun together.
3. Let him check himself out. If you want to entertain a 1-year-old for an extended period of time, put him in front of a mirror and let him watch himself at play. He'll be amazed at his image and love making funny faces at himself in the mirror.
4. Curl up and read a good book. Let her pick a favorite book and then curl up together to read it. After you finish reading the story, hand the book over to her and let her read it to you. It may just be gibberish, but she'll love acting like a grownup.