15 indoor activities from Amazon to entertain your kids when they're stuck indoors

Few toys entertain babies quite like the Jumperoo. This legendary activity chair (with over 15K five-star Amazon reviews) allows little ones to bounce and play, all while remaining safely seated. The Jumperoo has a seat that rotates 360 degrees to allow your child to touch and interact with toys, activities, and animal friends along the way. Lights and fun sounds help round out the experience. Height adjustments allow this toy to grow with your baby (until they reach the height or weight limit, that is).

Recommended age: Can hold head up unassisted and can’t walk or climb out of product

Height and weight limit: 32 inches max, 25 pound maximum

Dimensions: 34.6 x 34.6 inches

Parents Say

“It's been a favorite of all four of our kids. We actually have one for each level of our home.” 

The best play mats serve double-duty as an entertainment center for babies and a prime spot for tummy time. This option from Baby Einstein grows with your child thanks to four modes – Laying, Sitting, Tummy Time, and Take-Along – allowing you to convert the set to meet with your child’s developmental needs. An included piano allows your little one to get creative, while the mat delivers more than 70 sounds and activities. There are even detachable toys in the mix, including a crinkle medallion, triangle rattle and flash cards.

Recommended age: Newborn to 36 months

Dimensions: 34 x 27 x 18 inches

Parents Say

“I had this one with my first and loved it. The piano with music was the only thing that would get my baby to start liking tummy time.” 

There are few things more stimulating for babies than looking at themselves in a mirror. Give them lots of extra entertainment during tummy time with this baby-safe mirror and flashcard set. The high-contrast pictures on the flashcards are easy for developing eyes to see, and the mirror will give them something to focus on during tummy time or hangouts in a playard. 

Recommended age: 0-36 months

Dimensions: 6.7 x 11.3 x 7.1 inches

Parents Say

“If you have a newborn, buy this! The mirror is a true reflection up close and my baby loves looking at herself. It folds flat for travel, and comes with a stack of double sided contrast cards that you can use on either side or remove, and comes with a ring to keep them together. Our baby pays more attention to this than anything on her lovery play gym.”

Kids love this playset which offers up a range of possibilities. Kids (or caregivers, for younger tots) can rearrange the five coordinating foam pieces to create slides, tunnels, forts and more. The pieces are made from CertiPUR-US certified foam and covered in soft vegan leather for a comfortable feel. A non-slip base keeps these pieces in place while your little ones climb all over them.

Recommended age: 9 months and up

Weight capacity: 75 pounds

Total weight (of all blocks): 10.5 pounds

Dimensions: Pieces range from 8 x 16 inches to 24 x 16 x 8 inches

Parents Say

“We bought for our 1 year old but our 3 and 6 year old loves them as well. They have been having a blast with them. The older ones play the ‘Floor Is Lava’ with them.” 

This toy bundle comes with a stacking rings set and a wooden shape sorter – two developmentally-friendly toys that will keep your little one entertained indoors. They can work on getting the wooden blocks (shaped like squares, stars, triangles and more) through the holes on the shape sorter, or have fun stacking and restacking the brightly colored rings. The rings also have a maze and a rattler to add to the experience. And everything fits inside the sorting bucket for easy cleanup. 

Recommended age: 12 months and up

Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.3 x 4.7 inches

Parents Say

“My 1yr old and 3yr old love it. Especially the shapes one.”

“I love this toy combination and so does my kids. It's worth every penny!”

Finger painting is a fun activity for toddlers, but the mess that needs to be cleaned up afterward can challenge even the most patient of parents. This set from Crayola actually contains the paint under a layer of plastic, allowing your child to “paint” with their fingers above the protective surface. The end result: They don't get messy, but still have a creation at the end of their play.

Recommended age: 1 year and up

Parents Say

“This has been so much fun for [my] toddler. They can 'paint' whenever and wherever without worrying about a mess. A little paint goes a long way.”

These cardboard “bricks” have a certain wow factor due to their size. You’ll get 24 blocks made from durable corrugated cardboard that are surprisingly tough. The bricks can be stacked and rearranged to create forts, dollhouses, pathways for toys and more. There are no sharp edges, so you don’t have to stress about paper cuts.

Recommended age: 18 months and up

Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 2 inches (per brick)

Parents Say

“Timeless toys. I had a set of these for my children 30 years ago and bought a new set for my grandson. We build houses for his baby and race tracks for his cars. We build obstacle courses and towers to knock over. These are durable and endlessly adaptable to creative play. My last set lasted and were used 10 years. I expect these will be too.”

Keep little hands (and feet) busy with this basketball set. It features three squishy balls that are soft enough for easy gripping, along with a hoop that can be raised up to four feet high. In addition to keeping your little one busy, it has the added perk of developing motor skills and coordination. Take it outside once the weather warms up – it’s easy to transport.

Recommended age: 18 months to five years

Weight: 9 pounds

Dimensions: 22 x 23.75 x 61 inches

Parents Say

“My 1 year old loves his basketball hoop. He mastered putting the ball in the hoop on the lowest setting so I raised it up 2 settings and now he can throw the ball in the hoop. It’s very fun to watch and encourage him.” 

Give your kid the “tools” for hours of fun play with this adorable plush set. They’ll find lots of projects to fix around the house using the soft saw, hammer, screwdriver, and vibrating drill. A toolbox-style carrying case makes it easy to store and bring along the entire set wherever you are.

Recommended age: 18 months - 4 years

Dimensions: 11.05 x 10.05 x 6.1 inches

Parents Say

“My son loves pulling on the drill to feel the vibration.”

“This is the cutest set of tools. Soft but seemingly durable (have had them for about a month).” 

Your little one will love playing with this beautifully-painted wooden food set. The 21-piece set includes food from the five different food groups – like bread, cheese, bananas, and fish – that your little one will love sorting into the wooden crates or turning into pretend meals. Plus, it’s a fun way for kids to learn to identify different foods, colors, and shapes through play. Add them to an existing toy kitchen or enjoy playing with them on their own. 

Recommended age: 2-5 years

Dimensions: 12.25 x 8.25 x 2.5 inches

Parents Say

“Got for my niece to add to her kitchen... all the toddlers enjoy playing”

“Great quality toys. Able to handle a lot of play. However they are wood so I have to ensure that my daughter does not through them because they will hit hard. But she loves to play cooking with these items. They are very well made and the colours are vibrant.”

Set up an art station for your toddler and let them go wild with this fun, washable dot markers set. They’ll have fun making patterns on paper or filling out the included activity book – and when you’re done, smears and smudges on hands and furniture can easily be wiped away with soap and water.

Recommended age: 2-6 years

Parents Say

“My son is in day care and used these a lot. I decided that he needed some for home! They work just fine and he loves using them.”

“My daughter is 3.5 and loves this product. I learned that in pre k and kindergarten they use dotters like these so I thought to try it out. It was a nice change from typical crayons. She is able to use them very easily and it doesn’t make a mess. Of course she gets it all over herself because what 3.5 year old doesn’t dot themselves but it comes right off with soap and water. Didn’t make a mess on the table and the art work turned out beautiful. The book is cute too. I ended up copying the pages So she can do more.”

Let your child create their own scene with this reusable sticker pad. It features five scenes with coordinating stickers that can be placed (and moved) wherever your little one wants. Choose from seven different themes, including Habitats, Under the Sea, and My Town.

Recommended age: 3 years and up

Dimensions: 14 x 11 inches

Parents Say

“We LOVE these sticker books. We got the ‘Under the Sea’ set for my 18 month old for a plane ride, and it has been a hit for over a year. The stickers stick well to the pages provided, to windows (at the airport), to mirrors (in her play area), to the fridge (while we're cooking), and inside board books (at the dinner table/car/plane).” 

You get a lot for a little with this fun Play-Doh set. It features six different cans of Play-Doh, along with 25 different cutters to create all kinds of cool shapes. There’s even a tool to help your child squeeze out stars, zig-zags, and more.

Recommended age: 3 years and up

Dimensions: 3.19 x 12.99 x 10.24 inches

Parents Say

“My toddler loves this toy so much! I’ve purchased other similar toys and it is just too hard for his little hands to push down. But not with this one. It is safe, simple and it helps so much with his motor skills.”

It might be too cold and gross out for your kid to enjoy sandbox play – so bring the sandbox indoors with this fun set. Kinetic Sand is infinitely moldable, making it a fun sensory experience for toddlers. They'll have hours of fun digging, building tiny sandcastles, and more. It comes with a box to help keep play contained. 

Recommended age: 3 years and up

Weight: 1 pound

Dimensions: 11 x 2.5 x 11 inches

Parents Say

“I got this on sale as a gift for a 3 year old. The price was fantastic and they loved it! It has a unique consistency which provides an enjoyable sensory experience for both kids and adults. When loose it will flow like sand but when compressed it acts more like play dough. A little did get in the floor but it’s not sticky and can be picked up easily be taking a a little but if sand and rolling over it.”

If your kid loves to build, they’ll love this super-sized marble run set. They can create their own elaborate course with 85 building pieces (including ladders, wheels and slides), then put the included 65 glass marbles to the test. There are infinite ways to build this set, so your little one will get hours and hours of use out of it. (Just be mindful to keep play limited to older toddlers, as younger kiddos can choke on the marbles.) 

Recommended age: 4 years and up

Dimensions: 13.7 x 10.39 x 6.81 inches

Parents Say

“My kids absolutely love this toy. Since buying this I must have made 100 different marble runs. My [child] can play with this for hours watching as the balls go down the run after I build it.” 

This article originally appeared on What To Expect.