Active toddlers can be quite handful at times. Babies tend to become hyperactive during this age and become very curious and try to poke their noses at the most unexpected places in your home. They can get hurt in most baby-proofed homes too and no toys seem to keep their attention longer than a few minutes. They are so enthusiastic to learn about everything and have such a short attention span that they cannot just keep still. They do grow up and can be controlled better as their ability to concentrate increases. Till then, here are a few tips that will help you to make your new crawler or walker sit still for longer periods of time:

* Changing the position of toys or using them in new and innovative ways may attract children more. For example, balls can not only roll but bounce too.
* Forbidden territories make babies more curious. So, if they want to make mess in the kitchen, put them in a tub with lots of whipped cream to play with and enjoy. You can also catch some funny and naughty photographs of your child at this time.
* Interactive games with children such as ‘Peek-a-boo’ with parents are thoroughly enjoyable for most babies.
* Read bedtime stories to your child as he watches the pictures. This will increase his attention span much more than watching TV.
* You can keep your child interested in his old toys by hiding some playthings for a week while the child continues to play with other toys and then bringing them back and hiding some other toys for a week.