Countjc Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 My son broke his collar bone yesterday one week before his 4th birthday and I was wondering if anyone had been through a similar experience and had any advice to give.He has a very boisterous 2 year old brother and is normally very sporty himself.Am wondering how to keep him entertained for the rest of the holidays. We need to avoid playgrounds and busy places but also have a two yea old in tow which makes things like cinema trips less easy. Was thinking horniman and Vauxhall city farm great options but can anyone think of any others?Many thanks in advance Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/43143-entertaining-a-4-yr-old-with-broken-collar-bone/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Oh dear. Poor thing and... Poor you!How about the Discovery Centre (can get busy though) in Stratford or the Cutty Sark and Maritime Museum in Greenwich? Hope this helps a bit. I have forgotten what two-year-olds like! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/43143-entertaining-a-4-yr-old-with-broken-collar-bone/#findComment-738084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mima08 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 sorry to hear, that's rotten luck. When the weather wasn't so good, we tried the Discover story centre in Stratford (http://www.discover.org.uk/), which would work for both ages, I think. Easy enough to get to on overground / tube, and can be topped off by a pizza or so at Stratford? Hope he gets better soon! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/43143-entertaining-a-4-yr-old-with-broken-collar-bone/#findComment-738095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggie Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Museum of London docklands is good, also going to north Greenwich & having a ride on thecable cars (use your Oyster card, kids go free & normally get a capsule all to yourself).On the plus side, collar bones heal quickly & kids are normally pretty good at avoiding using/protecting it themselves. He'll likely not need a sling by end of this week. Don't be shy to use regular analgesia :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/43143-entertaining-a-4-yr-old-with-broken-collar-bone/#findComment-738116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
canela Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Crystal Palace Farm is good too. Perhaps a walk in the woods so younger one can run around? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/43143-entertaining-a-4-yr-old-with-broken-collar-bone/#findComment-738162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countjc Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Just wanted to say thanks so much for all the suggestions. We are just back from going on the boat and cable car at North Greenwich. Was brilliant fun and so quiet, we got a capsule to ourselves just as you said!We've also been to the Horniman, woods and CP dinosaurs which kept everyone busy.The biggest challenge is stopping my two year old from tugging at my eldests sling and wanting rough and tumble and being a generally boisterous 2 year old boy! Plus the 4 year old keeps forgetting he is injured and so is still climbing things. Best tactic at the moment is painting his toe nails whilst watching Frozen which I am also enjoying!Meant to say in first post as well that Kings were outstanding both in a and e and fracture clinic. So lucky to have them on our doorstep. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/43143-entertaining-a-4-yr-old-with-broken-collar-bone/#findComment-739425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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