When it’s cold out, it can be pretty stressful to be inside your house all day with your young babe. Time passed walking around the neighborhood, and all the exploring and exercise opportunities those walks brought can be missed during the long winter months. But there are many ways to keep entertained, fit and busy while indoors, with just a few supplies and some imagination!

• Music

Find a CD that has some songs you know well. Sing along with it and maybe even throw in a few dance moves that you do with your baby on your hip. They’ll love to hear you sing (singing can be exciting or soothing, often the perfect thing to do while changing your baby’s diaper). And all the dancing will get you both some exercise! And if you’re cold, it will warm you both up!

• Crafts

Don’t get out the glue gun! When crafting with babies, it’s a much simpler process. It’s mostly exploring different material around your home. Paw through some cotton balls, or simply give them a large piece of ice to touch. Be sure to watch your child closely if they’re partial to putting small items in their mouths. Asia, the writer of the blog “Fun at Home with Kids” has over 50 ideas creative ideas for babies.

• The Mall

When walking around outdoors is just too cold, but you’re both feeling restless, head to the mall! Your baby is too young to drag you into the candy store, so you can make excellent time walking from one end to another. And if you have an item or two you needed to pick up anyway, even better!

What is some advice you have about how to keep the both parents and babies entertained when the snow is piling up?