Hi Ladies!
Wanted your opinion. I am a SAHM with my 1 year old, and find that we both do better if we get out each day. Every morning, we have some sort of an activity - either swim lessons, library hour, baby music class, or baby gym class. My lo seems to enjoy them all. Our gym, class, however has 18 other kids in it - pretty large. My question is whether you think this is too many activities and possibly too much "germ" exposure for my lo (especially in regards to the gym class). Let me know your thoughts!! Thank you tons
Re: Need opinions...too many activities for 1 year old?
I don't think it's too many as long as your LO doesn't seem overwhelmed by it. Since these things are all probably about 1 hour or less, I especially wouldn't be worried, I think it's good for them.
We also go toa gym class with 18 kids, my DS gets overwhelmed by it sometimes. I wish the classes were a little smaller.
DD (5 years old) from IUI in 2012
TTC 3rd and final!: IUI #1 in progress!
If you're happy and LO is happy/on track/on schedule whatever works is fine. It's a lot for me but I also work another job and tend to be low key on my time with LO.
I don't flip about germs at all. I think germs are good. My almost 18 month old spends 4 hours a day in a barn, 2 days at daycare and tons of playmate time with cousins for reference.
I'm not Aimee but I'll answer anyway.
Last winter we had the kids in tons of activities as well. My DD who had just turned 1 at the time got sick a ton! She had a good 6 month stretch where she seemed sick on and off all the time. That passed and this fall/winter she's only been sick once. Even if your LO gets sick initially a lot from the exposure to germs it will help her immune system develop and make LO healthier long-term.
Great advice!! The problem is, my lo has his hands in his mouth the ENTIRE gym class (teethin and a thumb sucker).....but yes, I still wash at the end.
My daughter goes to Gymboree. However due to the unlimited classes through December--she is going Tuesdays & Saturdays. My husband and I both work so my mom/MIL share some of the days and a baby-sitter fills in the rest.
My mom is looking for activities for her to take her to on Tuesdays--I think after New Years we are going to look into gymnastics. My daughter is very active and loves things like that.
We started the class about 2 months ago and he has gotten sick twice. We don't really have other activities right now so my guess was that he picked it up there (could also be a random shopping cart handle or something). However, up until a few months ago, he went to daycare twice a week, so he probably built up his immunity quite a bit - he got sick a lotttt from daycare.
DD (5 years old) from IUI in 2012
TTC 3rd and final!: IUI #1 in progress!
homediva - I TOTALLY agree. This is exactly why my lo is signed up for so many activities!! I am a fairly "chatty" person (lol!) and love talking with other moms. I have found my mood is better throughout the day on days we get out. As a result, we now schedule something each morning. I agree with you!