The anticipation drives the kids to the point where they can’t help bust up laughing without him ever even touching them. He just slowly pretends that he is going to tickle the kids. My husband loves to do this with my kids. Keep repeating you have a secret to tell them 3 or 4 times and on the last attempt instead of whispering nonsense let them know how much you love them!.These little whispers will tickle their ears. Once they have leaned in to hear the secret, whisper nonsense babbles into their ear.Let your little one think you are about to let them in on a secret. Pointer might wiggle around trying to get comfy causing some serious tickles. The nearest armpit will become her new little-heated home.Wave your pointer finger around and talk in a silly voice about how cold she is.Pointer only comes out on the chilliest of days when she needs to find a heater to warm her up. If they are wrong, let them know the answer and then you get to do the tickling! If they guess right, they get to tickle you.Ask a question along the lines of ”What is mom’s favorite vegetable?” or “What kind of animal am I thinking of that lives in the jungle?”.Mom or You- This game leaves a lot open to interpretation, and you can kind of tie in any subject you’re trying to get your kiddo thinking and learning about. If they guess right, they get to tickle you! If they guess wrong tickle them.Tell someone else like the other parent or a sibling what the number is.Pick a number 0-100 or 0-20 for younger toddlers.This game is all about numbers and you can play it in a group which makes for some fun sibling bonding, too. Trumpet: Play your pretend trumpet by blowing little raspberries on their hands or neck.Violin: Run your index back and forth right along their shoulder.Play the keys on either side of their spine. Piano: A back can quickly become a mini piano.Guitar: Run your fingers along their back just like you would strum a guitar.

Drum: Use your fingers as drumsticks on their belly.

Play the instrument on them! Here are some good options.

You can pick a song together and “play” your instruments along to the beat.

Ask your kiddo if they would like to be in a one man band and have them choose an instrument to play.

This game is great for two reasons, it helps your little one learn about instruments along with the bond of a tickle game. This anticipation will get them giggling so much, you will barely have to tickle their feet to keep the laughter going.While your child is sitting or maybe even about to put their shoes on, start repeating “I’m going to getcha!”.

Virtual tickling games