restaurant activities

[iberru]

I am organising my DS's christening and there will be quite a few kids... We will be having lunch afterwards at a restaurant and I wanted to provide something to help keep the little kids entertained in their high chairs. Apart from the usual colouring book, what else has kept your children entertained ? (even if just for 10 mins )

The ages range from about 1 to 5.

Thanks.

[Deltadawn]

Wow, good question and good on you for thinking ahead!

How about finger puppets (maybe for the older 4-5 year olds)? I saw some at Ikea yesterday and I think you get a pack of five for about $8-$10.

Cant really think of anything else off the top of my head but will be checking in to see other responses.

[Jennifer13]

You might be able to find something suitable at The Reject Shop (in the art and craft area - but obviously not everything is going to suit that age group). Otherwise, books are good. Sticker books can be very good - both stickers and colouring and not too expensive.

Good luck!

[Beach Mama]

Bubble bottles, small crafty things - glitter balls and paper, you can get balloon decorations - faces and feet that can be coloured in and attached to their own balloon, party blowers, cheap books from the $2 shop.

[Visitor7]

Defintitely bubbles, colouring books and stickers. That could keep Nina entertained for hours.

[Karina]

Colouring books and crayons
Paddle pop sticks
blocks
little toy cars (i dont know why but it can keep her amused for over half an hour!)
shakers/rattles (although that could drive you batty listening to it)