How did you get on?
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We love board games and puzzles which are great bonding activities for us as a family for any age as well. Doesn’t require much moving around as well!

If it’s not her dominant hand, colouring in, puzzles. My daughter loves watching just dance clips on you tube and did so with a broken arm. Chalk drawing on the driveway is also fun

Aw hope she is feeling better. I would just have special 1 on 1 time with them when other Bub has a nap. Do an activity that its just your wo

My daughter did the same but fell of the monkey bars landed the wrong but oh boy did I feel guilty .
My husband still goes on about it .
Spoiling them works wonders reading books watching cartoons , making a cubby house for them to lay in and play.

Ohh poor bubba & poor mumma. I would have mum guilt too. Ive heard when they are that little if the pain is under control it doesn’t really bother them much. Hoping your 2yo has a fast recovery.

Anything that doesn’t require much effort. Put bub in a pram and go for a walk

Walks that you call adventures and exploring. Go hunting for certain things to get photos of to get her interested. Can still do swings and even slides with steps so don’t feel confined to home.

My daughter was around the same age when she did hers and it didn’t faze her either. She just went on like normal so i can’t really suggest much except, colouring books, stickers, craft activities

Poor litte things….maybe some new games like board games or foam blocks ( they are light to play with)

We always feel guilty when our kids get hurt, it’s just what Mother’s do. Just spend some quality time with her and your 5 month old. Just having you sit and talk with her may be all she would like. You could also get in a couple of kids movies that she’s never seen before. Have fun

Poor baby. Feeling guilt as a parent is normal because we want to protect them. Unfortunately, even with all the care we can give, accidents still happen. Be gentle on yourself. I hope her recovery goes smoothly.

My two-year-old also broke her arm but insisted that I broke it to the doctor – good job he didn’t take her seriously. However, it did heal very fast and she and her sister just carried as normal playing with their dolls, etc. Her sister was 4 at the time and I also had a new baby to care for at the time.

Our DD broke her arm also. We just let her do whatever she was able to do. Play. Colour in. But also rest. So put on a movie & chill out together.

I definitely understand the mum guilt, it can be so hard. Personally I would do some restful activities like watching some nice Disney movies, storytime with favourite books, depending on which arm is broken a bit of colouring in. Hope the recovery is fast!

I think we all have a bit of mum guilt! Wish we could do more with the kids but can be hard. When my youngest naps, that’s my special 1 on 1 time with the older one so she feels special

Any simple activities where she doesn’t have to use her arm (e.g. drawing, colouring, possibly some building duplo one handed). I’d try and limit the physical stuff unless it’s just going for a walk.

It happens! Have your own special time when Bub naps. Do things she enjoys as well

Please don’t feel guilty, accidents do happen. My children have suffered a few broken bones in their time. Children are very resilient & adaptable. Once she get used to it, she will likely be doing everything she would normally do.

Try having a day spa at home together 🙂 we do a footbath, face masks and then I paint my little ones nails a fun colour and do their hair with fun hair clips (he’s a boy but still loves it). It’s a fun thing to do that lets your daughter sit back and relax, and is so much fun for bonding.
Throw some enya on while you do it and enjoy some quiet time with your daughter. And don’t feel bad! Accidents happen.