What can you do with a one year old to keep them busy?

Pots and pans, buddy, if you can stand the noise. But don't use spoons. Show him/her how to beat like a drum. A lot less noisy.

Sometimes the high chair with a special you or something messy to play in works . Keeps the child and the mess contained. Plus they are high up and if can be placed just so, near you.

Give them some pots, pans, and a few utensils. The toddler can make noise and pretend to cook with you. It just means a few extra dishes to wash tonight.

give them a big bowl that wont break and a wooden or plastic spoon and put then on a blanket on the floor

Give him or her your cell phone. Lol!

Sit him on a chair for kids and give him his favourite toys. When he drops it, thing he's gonna do for sure, pick them up and there again.
A little of music for kids also help. You can sing with him and dance with him from time to time.

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[i][c=#BF0080]My one year old won't let anyone hold him long.. When I'm cooking, he's tearing the place apart. Try a high chair with snacks [/c][/i]

I have twin girls they are 15 months old

i don't know . if the kid was 5 then cardboard boxes does the trick

I just put them on my back in a carrier.

Keep him in the fridge.

Needs a leash

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