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I’m frugal and a proud mama of 4 kids! One of my children is a one-year-old who’s very active! Today we are going to talk about frugal activities for one-year-old to keep them entertained in your home.

Now, why frugal?

You see, fun activities your toddler can do doesn’t have to cost you much. The concept that we must spend on gadgets to keep our toddler content is nonsense.

As a mom of 4, I can tell you that you can create great activities for your toddler with things you already have in your home.

Now my son is very active and curious, out of my boys Estevan is my smallest. At this age, my other boys were bigger and weighed more.

Estevan is now super active, and I do worry about brain growth during his first three years of his life.

Why may you ask?

Let’s talk about toddler nutrition for a minute, shall we?

Here’s something you should know, 85% of brain growth happens during your child’s first three years.

It is important for toddlers to get DHA and many experts recommend that toddlers have 70-100 mg per day to support brain growth.

While we are busy with some of these frugal activities, I make sure that he enjoys his Enfagrow® Toddler Next Step™ a milk-based toddler drink tailored to ages 1-3.

On average, a toddler’s diet provides 25% of the recommended amount of DHA and if you are wondering — the main source of DHA is fish.

Now I know that if your toddler is anything like mine they love:

• Cereal
• Cheese
• Bananas
• Regular milk
• Chicken nuggets
• Mac & cheese
• Fruit Puree
• Carrots sticks

But guess what?

All of the food mentioned above contain 0 mg of DHA! ZERO!

I know what you are thinking, but the good news is that Enfagrow Toddler has DHA important for your toddler’s brain, and you can find this product about just anywhere you shop.

Enfagrow Toddler is an excellent alternative to sugary drinks and is from the maker of Enfamil®, the #1 Brand of Infant Formula recommended by Pediatricians.

Of course, I encourage you to try Enfagrow Toddler by requesting a free sample. Learn more about it when you visit Enfagrow.com. In Spanish https://www.enfamil.com/es/mi-bebe/nino-pequeno

While we are having fun, my boy is getting the brain nourishment he needs.

Ok now to the activities.

8 Frugal Activates to do with a One-Year-Old

Now that you know the importance of your toddler’s diet let’s get to the fun part, activities for toddlers that won’t break the bank.

Flashlights

There is something about toddlers and flashlights. During the winter we love to play games with my son using flashlights and he has such a good time.

Nothing brings more laughter than watching your toddler laugh over silly flashlight shadows or simply watching in amazement at the light.

Another flashlight game your child will enjoy is playing with a flashlight container. Grab a plastic bottle or container and a small flashlight and turn it on.

Let your child explore and play with the items.

Utensils and pots

Nothing screams happiness like giving your child a spoon and a bowl and letting their imagination and curiosity go.

Dancing

There is something about music that toddlers love, and my son is no exception. Dancing is a great way to let them exercise and have a great time doing it.

Pudding Painting

My son loves to draw and paint with pudding because is messy! Let them paint using pudding and let their imagination run free.

Balloons

Balloons are a great way for toddlers to have fun!

Water

Kids love water! Grab a plastic container and measuring cups and let your child have fun.

Homemade Playdough

Homemade playdough is so easy to make and super affordable. Watch the video to learn how to create it.

Boxes

There are so many things you can do with a box that your toddler will love. From putting toys to dumping the toys…

The conclusion to frugal activates to do with a One-Year-Old

The truth is that creating activities for your one-year-old doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. You can use what you have at home instead of spending money.

Top it with what you learned about Enfagrow Toddler and worry less about your toddler missing out on nutrients!

Your turn: What are your favorite frugal activities you do with your one-year-old? Share it with us.

This is sponsored by Enfagrow® Toddler Next Step™.