Keeping Your Toddler Entertained When You Have A Newborn

A HUGE Thank You To Bitsy Boxes for sponsoring this review!

All opinions are my own!

I’m sure that I’m not alone when I say that keeping your toddler entertained when you have a newborn is…um…well…challenging to say the least.

Although my two-year-old has gotten pretty used to seeing his baby brother every day, he hasn’t yet figured out why mom and dad always seem sooo preoccupied his brother.

As you may have guessed, this has caused him to act out a bit.

While there isn’t any real sibling rivalry going on, I do think that my oldest is finding it difficult to come to terms with the fact that it isn’t all about him anymore.

To be honest, I’m still adjusting to life with two littles.

As much as I’d love to spend time creating Pinterest worthy activities for my oldest, I simply don’t have the time with a newborn to care for. 

After a couple of frustrating days, I decided that I needed to find ways to keep my toddler entertained so that he wouldn’t feel the need to act out for attention.

So far we’ve tried…

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Getting Outside Daily

Sounds great in theory right?

My 2-year-old has a ton of energy so this does help.

BUT

We can’t sit outside all day, ya know?

Besides, what will we do when it gets cold? Or starts raining?

Fostering His Creativity

Although I’m not the craftiest person, I absolutely encourage painting, coloring, sidewalk chalk…

You name it!

Sadly, these things only hold his attention for so long, and the next thing you know, there’s crayon on the wall.

Resorting to television

As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve resorted to television.

Yup.

As long as it’s educational, it’s fair game.

While I’m not one of those mamas that’s completely opposed to technology, I do get a twinge of mom guilt when the television is on for too long.

Each of these activities combined, along with some quality time with mom and dad, have definitely made a difference in his behavior.

However, I still felt like something was missing.

Then I learned about the Bitsy Box!

Bitsy Box is a monthly subscription box by Bump Boxes. 

It’s specifically curated for your little one and filled with fun, age appropriate products handpicked by mamas like you!

Each box comes with at 4-8 full size items inside and there’s even a little something for mama!

You can start receiving Bitsy Boxes from your due date up until your little one’s third birthday!

Bitsy Box was kind enough to send me a two boxes: one for my 2-year-old and a box for my 2-month-old.

Let me just say…

They did NOT disappoint!

The theme for my 2-month-old’s Bitsy Box was Bath.

It came with:

-Era Organics Baby Powder (Talc Free!)

-Green Sprouts Baby Wooden Brush & Comb

-Nature’s Baby Organics Face & Body Moisturizer

-Little Twig Bath Mitt

-Bath Time! Bath Book

-Acure Mega Moisture Leave-In Conditioner (For Mom) 

I absolutely love that Bitsy Boxes makes it a priority to choose healthy (organic when possible) products for each of their boxes!

Not to mention that each product is full size so you’re getting a ton of value in each box!

The theme for my 2-year-old’s Bitsy Box was Grow.

It came with:

-Magic Mansion Wooden Blocks by Maga

-Brain Quest Educational Flash Cards

-First Explorers My Body Board Book

-Acure Mega Moisture Leave-In Conditioner (For Mom) 

Another unique characteristic of Bitsy Boxes is that their subscription is actually a discovery service.

This is evident in box for my 2-year-old.

Each item is focused on discovery, learning, and polishing those fine motor skills.

My 2-year-old was extremely fascinated with each of the products in his box, and I loved that he was able interact with each product in a unique way.

Since Bitsy Boxes are a discovery subscription, your little one can expect to receive something new every month.

Needless to say, the Bitsy Box is the perfect cure for my toddler’s boredom as we continue to adjust to life as a family of four.

I’d highly recommend this box subscription to mamas with little ones ages three and under.

Especially if you’ve recently added a new addition to your family.

Head over to BitsyBoxes.com to choose your plan and take advantage of 50% off and free shipping on your first box!