How exciting to have a new baby! I can guarantee that you will never be free of things to do as a new parent, but there will be times when you are downright bored! This goes for baby too. At around the age of 4 to 6 months of age, many babies begin to need more stimulation.
Why does it happen at this age? By this time in their lives, babies begin to sleep less and their attention spans have become longer. Their vision has improved as well as their sense of hearing. They love to be stimulated by sight and sound and show a greater interest in their toys and surroundings. A toy that may have been overlooked a week previously, may suddenly become something he is fascinated with. Odd little noises can bring on a fit of giggles or hold a babies' interest like never before.
Babies can also begin to sit up or be propped up and can interact with his surroundings. Many babies are fascinated by television, being in the kitchen watching mom or just being able to watch whatever routine activities are being done by family members.
I always carted my babies around to whatever room I was in for different chores. If I was folding laundry, I would put the baby in her bouncy seat right where I was working. If I was in the kitchen cooking or doing homework with other kids, baby was right there either on the counter or the floor where she could be part of the action. Babies are often curious and just being able to interact with other family members can be stimulating to them.
Other very normal daily activities can be fun for baby. The grocery store is full of sights, sounds and smells. The park is a great way to get some fresh air and get baby used to the outdoors.
Baby Swim classes are offered at many local rec centers or public swimming pools. Baby Yoga classes are a great way to bond and exercise together. Baby Sign Language classes or books can be a great learning tool and can stimulate early learning.
Babies are not meant to just sleep the day away. If you have an especially active or fussy baby, it may be her way of saying,, "Hey Mom! I'm bored! Let's have some fun!" The ideas are endless. Just remember, just like us, babies need a breather too, and need to regroup. Just a short play break can be all you both need to get back on track.
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To be an active mom or dad I recommend a baby sling to keep your baby close. Kat Hafen is a staff writer for HugaMonkey, makers of baby slings.
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