Okay, most days I’ll wash bottles, cook, or read a book while she naps. But sometimes I just watch a reality program all day and then feel bad for not doing something more constructive because I’m a sahm now and “have the time”.
Idk, just a rant lol. Does anyone else do absolutely nothing productive during naps?
Vacuuming as the baby vacuums is an underappreciated tip that I wish someone had told me sooner. Every day, quarter-sized balls of dust and cat fur cover my living room floor like tumbleweed, but I don’t worry about it because the baby will vacuum it himself.
Vacuuming is for while you’re awake. I strap him into a carrier or bouncer, place earmuffs on his head, and vacuum. He can watch! I feel like Charles is in charge! It’s fun
I use the excuse (to myself) that I don’t want to accidently wake him awake , but I try to involve him in my chores as much as possible. I’m not sure what age your child is, but mine enjoys copying and assisting mommy (18 months). For a while, his favorite toy was a swiffer lol
If he looks or acts bored, I’ll have him play with me or something.
My son is 17 months old, and I handed him the swiffer for the first time today because he is constantly attempting to take my broom. He enjoys cleaning up as well.
Yeah, I was about to say… I understand that some babies can not tolerate this and want constant attention, but I relax during my baby’s naps (currently playing the video game Palia lol) and leave all of my tasks for when she wakes up. To be honest, I enjoy it since she is generally content to simply observe me, and it gives us both something to do, especially when I am doing something unusual. She enjoys “helping” with laundry and pulling items from the refrigerator while I am doing dishes/cooking, etc.