Seven films for your toddler to watch in Muscat

Yes, we know that sticking your tiny tot in front of the television for hours on end does not constitute great parenting, but sometime you need (and really, really deserve) a break, even just a hot cup of tea.

The best kids’ movies for one- to three-year-olds can’t be too boring, or long, or scary, or they’ll ask you to turn them off. They have to be just right and that is what these films are.

Curious George (2006)

George is super cute, but always seems to land himself in tricky situation than end up getting hime in trouble. He has a good heart though. The man in the yellow hat is voice by none other than Will Ferrell, so mums and dads should find something to enjoy in the film too.
Amazon Prime.

Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! (2008)

Anything by Dr. Seuss is a hit with toddlers, his work is off-the-wall and fun. Horton Hears a Who is all about protecting the little guy, which is a lovely message to deliver to a tiny tot.
Amazon Prime.

Mary Poppins (1964)

This classic family movie runs at 139 minutes, so probably a bit long for any toddler to sit still for. Our advice? Skip forward to the best bits… namely the songs. “A spoonful of sugar…”
Amazon Prime. iTunes, YouTube.

Paw Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue! (2019)

This movie is short — under and hour — which means it lasts about as long as a toddler’s attention span. It follows the hero pups as they team up with race car drivers for the Adventure Bay 500.
Amazon Prime.

Ponyo (2008)

There’s some peril in this movie, which is loosely based on The Little Mermaid, but if the kids are alright with a little scariness, this is worth it for the beautiful animation and sweet story.
Amazon Prime.

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

In this movie, Elmo’s lovey accidentally gets thrown away, and when he goes to retrieve it, he gets transported to Grouchland. Toddlers can’t get enough of Elmo.
Amazon Prime.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)

While lots of other Disney movies have scary witches, dragons or monsters, this bear of very little brain only gets into the mildest of scrapes. His gentle antics and quirky group of friends, will have toddlers enthralled.
Amazon Prime.