Help with Activities for Toddler who must stay off their feet....

[jabs284a]

Hi I have a 3 year old son who has a bleeding disorder and at times must be kept off of his feet. He's not allowed to put any weight on his leg and I'm running short of things to keep him occupied. We have to carry him everywhere, he's not allowed to stand, walk, run or jump, so looking any ideas that keep him sat down and will not excite him too much. We've done the usual, TV, Cooking (while sitting down) painting, cutting, sticking so any extras will be greatfully received. Also stuff that doesnt take too long to set up and make loads of mess as well, otherwise he gets restless and when he's off his feet I have very little time to clear up really messy crafts.

Many thanks

[Seeline]

Jigsaws
Lego/duplo and other construction toys such as K'nex etc
Simple board games - Orchard Games or ELC type things

[Seeline]

Play doh/plasticine

[FireOverBabylon]

a bit bizaare, but can he lie on his back? You could blow up balloons or touchable bubbles and he can kick them between his hands and feet or you can knock them back to him.

[Allalonenow]

Large beads to thread and count.
Learn to sew with large darning needle and brightly coloured wool on card with holes punched in.
Learn to tie shoe laces with a pre made cardboard "shoe".

[Allalonenow]

Make a puppet out of a sock.

[fortifiedwithtea]

Fuzzyfelts, sticklebricks. Magnetic letters/numbers but use a baking tray (the cheap ones are lightweight) or large cake tin lid as a board.