Player (3rd Gen.)

We got our yoto player two years ago for Christmas. It’s still our most used toy.

Magnatiles are always a hit, “helping” me cook (both kids love to peel garlic and tomatillos and it’s actually helpful?), my 2 year old will play at the kitchen sink in her climbing tower for 30+ minutes, playing dress-up (kids’ costumes AND my clothes/heels while I’m getting ready), indoor play kit

Not so much a resource but let your child be bored sometimes, they don’t need constant stimulation. Boredom brings out creativity. Open ended toys that they can reach independently are good like building blocks, magnatiles, animal figurines like Schleich if they’re older. Baby proof your entire hous

I prefer yoto player because I can actually use the dials to find specific songs. It also requires a very hard slap to change songs and Tonies are expensive

Other option is a Yoto Player, which is basically the same thing. But yes, they are awesome.

we just got through a very snowy Canadian winter with the same ages. Outside time was very limited. Honestly it's not a great answer but we just spent a ridiculous amount of time at the library. We are very lucky that we have an amazing library. It did get very monotonous, but it was still so much b

It’s been a week? I’d just wait for the novelty to wear off. We love our yoto player (wish the battery health was better) but I also love podcasts as an adult.

How about a Yoto or tonie player, with the cards/figures about animals or dinosaurs? If not, maybe a giant furby home, aka an outdoor play house that he can decorate?

This. My 6 year old is obsessed with her Yoto player! That being said it last, it’s definitely a great investment ‘ easy gift to ask for new cards.

Tbh 3 hours after-school while both parents are working AND taking care of a 1 yo sounds like a lot, especially if the 4 yo is looking for attention due to the presence of a baby. Have you considered enrolling them to after school care? It might help them more developmentally. For toys/ activities,