As title states above, just looking at some insight on what you guys do with your babies all day. Currently a sahm and I feel like I’m running out of things to do. We go on walks, we do independent play, we eat, we nap, but like what else? Idk I feel like I’m slowly losing my mind because it’s the same thing every day. He’s also crawling everywhere and standing so every time I just want some downtime or want to do chores around the house I can’t really do anything bc I feel on edge all the time.
Get a playpen and let baby have a safe space for independent play while you get chores done.
FreiyaThorsten said:
Get a playpen and let baby have a safe space for independent play while you get chores done.
Yep independent play is important. They have to learn to play by themselves sometimes, especially if this is your first kid. You do not want to make yourself the only source of their entertainment.
@Harper
Trust me he looooves independent play and I’m more than happy to let him play, but he’s suddenly become really clingy where he wants me around and if he doesn’t see me, he’ll cry.
Hayden said:
@Harper
Trust me he looooves independent play and I’m more than happy to let him play, but he’s suddenly become really clingy where he wants me around and if he doesn’t see me, he’ll cry.
Teething recently, maybe?
FreiyaThorsten said:
Get a playpen and let baby have a safe space for independent play while you get chores done.
Totally depends on the kid though. Some just want you to be nearby 99% of the time 
@Hwellls
Those are the ones for whom independent play time is most important.
FreiyaThorsten said:
Get a playpen and let baby have a safe space for independent play while you get chores done.
I tried doing this but he’ll get bored and cry from whatever toy I have in there with him within five minutes bc he just wants to explore 
Check out programs at your local library. We do story-time on Tuesday’s and music class on Thursdays! It’s been game changing.
Michael2 said:
Check out programs at your local library. We do story-time on Tuesday’s and music class on Thursdays! It’s been game changing.
This is such a great idea! Will definitely look into my library!
@Hayden
I second this! Also look into libraries in other neighborhoods that are near you. My baby and I are able to attend 3 free activities weekly just by library hopping. If I wanted to, we could do an activity every day. We’ve met a solid group of mom and baby friends that way too.
I let him get super messy at lunch and then we take a long, splashy bath afterwards.
Going to the mall is our walking spot right now, it’s far too cold where I’m at to walk outside.
I also babywear when he’s demanding my presence.
Girl tell me about it. Baby is 8.5 months old and idk how to entertain her. She’s more interested in wall outlets than her toys.
Luca said:
Girl tell me about it. Baby is 8.5 months old and idk how to entertain her. She’s more interested in wall outlets than her toys.
Same! He’s interested in everything but his toys like pls sir stop trying to put shoes in your mouth😭.
Not a SAHM so can’t fully relate, but when we get bored at home my 6m baby and I like to go for a random errand. He loves looking at stuff, so we went to Homegoods one day, Kohl’s another, and just walked around looking at stuff and talking to him about it. Breaks up the day a bit especially when the weather is not good for outdoors.
Mine is 4.5 months and I relate. It’s summer where I am, so it’s too hot to go outside so I’m desperately trying to find things to do. He rarely likes being put down, so I’m always finding toys to distract him, feeding, singing, walking around. It’s the same stuff every day and I’m kind of going mad.
@Bret
I think this is what gets me the most, the repetitiveness. My husband is a military recruiter with hours that SUCK so I get maybe 2-3 hours of human interaction other than my son so it’s like getting to me. I can talk to my son, but like responses other than noise it’s just like damn. I’m always trying to find something new too bc I’m just tired at this point.
I take my LO for a ton of long walks. Helps me get my steps in and makes her fall asleep.
It sounds like you’re doing great! Don’t neglect you during this time- if there’s some place you want to go, shopping you enjoy doing, even places to eat at, go enjoy the time before they can run everywhere.
Have you thought about swimming lessons or even just going to the local pool for drop-in? We go to lessons twice a week for 30 mins each time. It is a lot of work to get her there and do the whole thing, but it does kill an entire wake window and makes the day fly by!
I’ve also done a few baby and me fitness classes. Our local rec center has drop-ins!