A father's time-lapse video recording what goes on when he and his toddler son are left home alone, has taken YouTube by storm, generating over 10,000 views.

Emio Tomeoni, 30, of Kansas City, Missouri, made the film for his wife, Stephanie Ramos, 31, while she was at work one afternoon to reveal the chaos that ensues when he and Xavier, 21 months, play together.

The pair, who set up camp in an initially spotless living room, are seen exploring an ever-increasing array of toys and games.