Kelly sent this hack in while watching her father play catch with her daughter:
It can be frustrating to play catch with the little ones. They really want to but it's hard for them to catch a ball. Next time try playing catch with a hat or small shirt. It's so much easier for the little hands to get a hold of and they can play for a lot longer.
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Good idea! An under-inflated beach ball can also be easier for a little one to grab.
Posted by: Ln | 17 February 2008 at 11:35 AM
Scarves are the recommended starting point for jugglers. Makes sense that toddlers would be able to catch them more easily, too.
Posted by: rachel | 17 February 2008 at 07:27 PM
My sister tied an old receiving blanket into a knot and left a short tail sticking out of the knot and this is great for playing catch with!
Posted by: Robin | 18 February 2008 at 08:19 AM
I find balloons (just blown up normally) work well with older kids as well because they move at a slower pace than balls do. Obviously this only works inside.
Posted by: sarah | 18 February 2008 at 09:52 PM