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The Newborn & Toddlers Off-Topic Chat Thread
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Has anyone any ideas on how to keep a 6 month old entertained? He is very active and mad for road but he's kinda at an in between stage because he can't sit up by himself yet. He has loads of toys which he loves playing with and he likes rolling around on his play mat but he gets bored easily. He loves the jumperoo too but I'm wary of leaving him in it too long. He loves being sat up but he has outgrown his Bumbo and when I sit him into the boppy pillow, he loves it but as soon as he starts moving, he slides back down on his back and goes mad
The last week he has gotten more vocal about wanting to be kept constantly amused and it's driving me a bit gaga 
I reckon once he's able to sit up himself he won't be half as bad but at the moment, I think he's really frustrated at not being able to do it himself. Help!! 0 -
The Merkins are back in action , woooohoooo!!! \o/ Just had some rather lush afternoon nookie with hubby and it's just great being intimate again.
I didn't feel at all sexy towards the end of my pregnancy and he wasn't keen either so it's just amazing to be back doing what we enjoy! I adore motherhood and love our little boy but it's easy to lose sight in the days post partum of ones own sexuality and attractiveness and am so happy we haven't lost any of that......need to make up for lost time now!! 0 -
Rayan Low Lambskin wrote: »Has anyone any ideas on how to keep a 6 month old entertained? He is very active and mad for road but he's kinda at an in between stage because he can't sit up by himself yet. He has loads of toys which he loves playing with and he likes rolling around on his play mat but he gets bored easily. He loves the jumperoo too but I'm wary of leaving him in it too long. He loves being sat up but he has outgrown his Bumbo and when I sit him into the boppy pillow, he loves it but as soon as he starts moving, he slides back down on his back and goes mad The last week he has gotten more vocal about wanting to be kept constantly amused and it's driving me a bit gaga I reckon once he's able to sit up himself he won't be half as bad but at the moment, I think he's really frustrated at not being able to do it himself. Help!!
We're having the same problem at the moment with our 7 month old! The bouncer used to be great but he's outgrown it now, and has pretty much outgrown the Bumbo too. He's happy in his Graco Entertainer yoke (similar-ish to Jumperoo) but only for short periods. Otherwise he's usually in his travel cot (which we have in the sitting room), or on a padded floor mat, or in his high chair (he likes sitting up there and supervising us while we're making dinner etc.
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The travel cot is actually great, we often throw a load of big cushions and toys in there so that he's able to sort of climb around and it gives him support if he wants to sit up, but he has room to lie down too. We're also planning on buying a load of balls to make it into a little ball pool for him - however I can see that being a bit of a disaster when he gets older and starts firing them around all over the place. :eek:
Might be worth trying out a sling/carrier, if you don't have one? Some people swear by it, but it's not for everyone ... it didn't suit us at all really. But a lot of parents would constantly carry babies in one around the house (a good-quality well-fitting one will be quite comfortable and will spread the weight evenly), you can carry babies on your back or your front. Apparently it keeps them very well entertained. The good ones are quite expensive, however there are sling libraries where you can hire them for a couple of weeks to see if it suits you.0 -
Chattastrophe! wrote: »We're having the same problem at the moment with our 7 month old! The bouncer used to be great but he's outgrown it now, and has pretty much outgrown the Bumbo too. He's happy in his Graco Entertainer yoke (similar-ish to Jumperoo) but only for short periods. Otherwise he's usually in his travel cot (which we have in the sitting room), or on a padded floor mat, or in his high chair (he likes sitting up there and supervising us while we're making dinner etc. )
The travel cot is actually great, we often throw a load of big cushions and toys in there so that he's able to sort of climb around and it gives him support if he wants to sit up, but he has room to lie down too. We're also planning on buying a load of balls to make it into a little ball pool for him - however I can see that being a bit of a disaster when he gets older and starts firing them around all over the place. :eek:
Might be worth trying out a sling/carrier, if you don't have one? Some people swear by it, but it's not for everyone ... it didn't suit us at all really. But a lot of parents would constantly carry babies in one around the house (a good-quality well-fitting one will be quite comfortable and will spread the weight evenly), you can carry babies on your back or your front. Apparently it keeps them very well entertained. The good ones are quite expensive, however there are sling libraries where you can hire them for a couple of weeks to see if it suits you.
+1 to the carrier. I found it a godsend during those days when she wasn't really mobile. I could just pop her in and do what needed to be done when she was done with the swing/entertainer/baby gym etc. I still get great use out of it, I find it handier than the buggy when we are out and about unless we are specifically going for a walk. I find it good if she's in fussy humour with her teeth or is sick. Most days I'll pop her in for the cranky 10 -15 minutes before her nap too. Try before you buy if you do consider it though.
We recently set up the travel cot to give us a safe place to put her if we needed to go to the bathroom/grab some clothes off the line if it was raining. She's not crazy about it even with toys in it but I suppose she's been roaming free for so long. Might try the ball pool suggestion Chattastrophe!0 -
+1 on carrier!
I also used thd big long sausage style breastfeeding pillow I have and put her on the floor veside me on her playmat with that thing supporting her and a few extra cushions around in case she fell. She seemed happy to be able to practice sitting and reaching and picking up without being confined.
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I'm glad I'm not the only one The carrier is great but I'm not able for it so he has to wait for daddy to come home from work to put him in it. We have a ball pit and he absolutely adores being in it but the walls of the pit are soft and no matter what I prop him up with, he slides down within minutes and cries to be sat up again I love the idea of the travel cot, I think if I filled it with the balls and threw a load of cushions in to make a little baby obstacle course, it just might work Just have to find a place to put the travel cot now..... I swore when I was pregnant that I wouldn't end up with a sittingroom full of baby stuff, slowly but surely the proper furniture is disappearing and being replaced by jumperoos and travel cots :eek: 0
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Rayan Low Lambskin wrote: »I'm glad I'm not the only one The carrier is great but I'm not able for it so he has to wait for daddy to come home from work to put him in it. We have a ball pit and he absolutely adores being in it but the walls of the pit are soft and no matter what I prop him up with, he slides down within minutes and cries to be sat up again I love the idea of the travel cot, I think if I filled it with the balls and threw a load of cushions in to make a little baby obstacle course, it just might work Just have to find a place to put the travel cot now..... I swore when I was pregnant that I wouldn't end up with a sittingroom full of baby stuff, slowly but surely the proper furniture is disappearing and being replaced by jumperoos and travel cots :eek:
That doesn't last too long thankfully! She's 9.5 months and the swing, play mat/gym and the bouncer have been retired. The jumperoo will be next to go after she managed to climb/fall/jump out of it. Only have the travel cot and entertainer left now. Reckon the entertainer seat will be gone in the near future too. The toys are a different story though 0 -
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The Merkins are back in action , woooohoooo!!! \o/ Just had some rather lush afternoon nookie with hubby and it's just great being intimate again. I didn't feel at all sexy towards the end of my pregnancy and he wasn't keen either so it's just amazing to be back doing what we enjoy! I adore motherhood and love our little boy but it's easy to lose sight in the days post partum of ones own sexuality and attractiveness and am so happy we haven't lost any of that......need to make up for lost time now!!
Woohoo merkins lol!! Afternoon nookie no less. Jealous! May seriously start making an effort here. I may seduce mr. Lola tonight !!0 -
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Had an interview on Tuesday, thought it went really well, the interviewer seemed very keen on my application, and couldn't help fantasising about handing in my notice but I didn't get it I'm gutted, thought this was my chance to get out of where I am now. Have to up the search tenfold now 0
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Had an interview on Tuesday, thought it went really well, the interviewer seemed very keen on my application, and couldn't help fantasising about handing in my notice but I didn't get it I'm gutted, thought this was my chance to get out of where I am now. Have to up the search tenfold now
That's a shame loubian - might be worth dropping them an email thanking them for the opportunity to interview and their consideration, etc, and asking for feedback on the interview so you can improve your skills etc etc. If another position comes up in the company, they might just remember you?0 -
Rayan Low Lambskin wrote: »What kind of entertainer seat have you got rosey?
Like most of our baby stuff it's a loaner/hand me down It's a Leap Frog learn and groove activity station. She loved it. It doesn't hold half the attraction now that she's crawling and climbing though. 0 -
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Emmadilema123 wrote: »No it actually wasn't it was gum tree. I think if I still had only one child I would be a little more fussy but because I'm more relaxed now with the 2 and not really caught up in the dangers of biscuits, fruit juice and too much tv anymore it was much easier lol she is very relaxed and pretty much on the same page as me so I'm super comfortable about the whole thing. Her outdoor and indoor space for the kids is amazing so I think they will be happy there! Delighted!
Ah yeah I think you just have get a gut feeling! My car seats arrived and I swear I feel like crying I can't get stupid tether straps off it. I hope to god I am just being stupid and that I don't have to send it back :mad:
Waiting for my OH to come home to try and press the "press" button.0 -
Ah yeah I think you just have get a gut feeling! My car seats arrived and I swear I feel like crying I can't get stupid tether straps off it. I hope to god I am just being stupid and that I don't have to send it back :mad:
Waiting for my OH to come home to try and press the "press" button.
This "press" buttons break my heart. My own is a tobi and that's fine but my mam has a britax and I just cannot do it! It's enough to send you into a blind rage lol0 -
Emmadilema123 wrote: »This "press" buttons break my heart. My own is a tobi and that's fine but my mam has a britax and I just cannot do it! It's enough to send you into a blind rage lol
Seriously I am so annoyed with it I spent ages cleaning my car today for this stupid car seat :(why do the make baby things sooooo annoying and complicated 
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Ah yeah I think you just have get a gut feeling! My car seats arrived and I swear I feel like crying I can't get stupid tether straps off it. I hope to god I am just being stupid and that I don't have to send it back :mad:
Waiting for my OH to come home to try and press the "press" button.
This reminds me of the first time i went to town on my own with my daughter after she was born. (now 2.5) .
Anyway took buggy oout of boot, attatched car seat and headed in to look around the shops. all was fine she was quite and content. then once i was sorted headed back to the car. and do you think i could detatch the car seat from the buggy. I was in a bit of a state trying to do it. even woke baba. had to take her out calm her down. popped her back in . i even googled it. another lady came over to help but we couldnt do it so i abandoned the car and walked off down town to calm down (was in tears with frustration, tiredness and being totally embarrassed ).
Met OH at the car a while later and he just popped it off no problem.
I couldnt get the knack of it for ages so used to walk to town alot or if i was just nipping in quick id carry the car seat. Luckily she was so light.0 -
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Thanks Millem going to look into it, ps what baby shop are you talking about in Drogheda?
I have never been to it but mum went looking at getting a cot last year. It is in the town she calls it elegant baby but that might be because she saw baby elegance stuff in it! I wasn't paying much attention but then I think my sis said it is not elegant baby as that closed down
All I know it exists and is in the actual town!0 -
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The_Conductor wrote: »Also covers coffee and some other necessaries
Better again! Nappies and coffee- they know their audience!0 -
I put J back in nappies again for the time being too if that's any consolation Hannibal!!
He's starting a new Montessori on Monday so I might give it a month for him to settle in & try again, second times the charm hopefully:cool:
Yes! It helps greatly! Good on ya J! Pee like the wind...Please don't let my lad be the only one at his 18th birthday still wearing nappies! !
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