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

Cooking dinner but a one year old won't let me put them down. I need both hands to cook so how do you keep a one year old busy?

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LadyGrace ·

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.

twistermind · 51-55, F

Do you really think that a kid need to learn how tapping things? 😂

LadyGrace ·

Where you been? If they are momentarily throwing a fit or crying, the noise will distract them as you show them, and get their attention focused on that, instead of throwing the fit. @twistermind

twistermind · 51-55, F

@JustaFriend: It's a good idea. I didn't mean the contrary. Sorry, if I didn't explain myself very well.

LadyGrace ·

No problem. 👍@twistermind: