[T2Mum]

There are always things going on in Sydney to do! Definitely don't discount the Zoo! Very relaxing for everyone in nice weather.

Going to different parks and cafes can be fun, as well as things like wine and food fairs, children's fairs, museums, outdoor exhibitions (ie Sculptures by the Sea), trips to National Parks etc.

Kids at that age also like trying lots of different public transport. We once went on an excursion on the suburban train just for fun (but then again we don't have to use the train to commute).

Weekend after Easter we are going up to Clarence to the Thomas Day at the Zig Zag railway and then staying in the Blue Mts overnight. We have a DD 4.5 and a DD nearly 1.5. Both kids will enjoy playing in the autumn leaves and doing autumn craft afterwards.

[Jenflea]

Does he go out much in the week? If so , he might actually like some time at home relaxing. You don't HAVE to go out all the time. Kids like downtime as well.
At 13 months he's pretty young still, we took our daughter to the zoo at 18 months and had to carry her everywhere, it was really tiring! She couldn't see over the rails and short hedges in the pram so had to be carried.
Playcentres are fun, things to climb on safely, even if just the park.

[Pocket79]

My DS is 14mo and some things he enjoys are: catching the bus (anywhere!), building a cubby with chairs and sheets etc; going to the beach and playing in the sand; going to the markets and wandering around, trying foods and smiling at everyone; going to the bike shop and looking at all the bikes; the park with ducks etc; going out to brekky; walking along the promenade at the beach; we also recently took him to the aquarium - he was younger then, prob around 12mo and he LOVED it- it is great for kids that age, especially the penguins, the tropical fish and the walkway where the fish are under your feet and the shark tunnel of course. You could also go to a Chinese restaurant or pet shop and look at the fish in the tanks;)

[EBeditor]

My toddler had fun chasing seagulls at the beach today.. we didn't go near the water.

[Flutter Bug]

Once you start looking there are so many things to do, most of them fairly inexpensive or free. This is what we get up to....

Bike with a toddler bike seat and go for a ride to the park or the beach.

Go to the childrens garden in the Botanic Gardens and go for a walk with the pram around the Gardens.

Go to the childrens farm.

Go to Scienceworks or museum.

Go to the pool.

Drive to a different park in another suburb and take the toddlers bike or pram and go for a walk/play at the park and a picnic.

Have an 'outside' day at home with finger painting, water and sand play, blowing bubbles, 'painting' the house/paths/trees with a bucket of water and a paintbrush, drawing with jumbo chalk on the paths/driveway - probably the most fun!!

[JupitersMoon]

Yeah I found 12-16 months hard in terms of entertainment (for me,that is!). I would still do the zoo, aquarium thing, but maybe a smaller one - ie not taronga zoo but a petting zoo ?

Does he walk? Would he like a indoor toddler playground? I also don't think it's too cold for the beach yet maybe a picnic somewhere he can run around? Start him in swimming lessons if you haven't yet, he will love it! I wish I had started DD earlier.

Also dont ignore museums, etc , young toddlers love looking at things.

[cinnabubble]

I used to just drag her around with me when I had one young toddler and a full time job. By the time she was two, she'd dance to the buskers in Pitt Street Mall. She also loved the Powerhouse Museum.

[Pocket79]

Ooh yes the bike wit toddler seat is great, we often go on rides as a family and DS LOVES it! Got the seat 2nd hand on eBay;)

[AvadaKedavra]

You can actually take your toddler on 'adult' activities, depending what you and your DH used to do! They don't all have to be kid centred. Art galleries are fun (even young kids like the colours), museums, bicycling, beach, picnics, visiting adult friends, gardening, even shopping.

13 months is a hard age - too old to lie around, too young to really be active. From 12-18 months we did a LOT of 'playdates' with our friends who also had kids which essentially meant the adults had a couple beers and a chat, and the kids did whatever; it can be a bit of a boring time. By 18 months on, they get a lot more interactive and can actually do quite a lot, so it's a lot more fun.