What do you do all day with DC?

jennunc

I feel like a terrible mother. My little Jack is almost 4 weeks, and all we do all day is eat and sleep. I have tried to get him to play with a playmat and a mirror, but he is not that interested. Am I being a lazy mom?  What do you do all day with you little one?

LovesGreenBay

That's pretty much all they do.  Keep playing.  Even if he doesn't seem interested, at least you are being entertained!  LOL!  I read a TON when brady was under 3 months old.

847Christine

That's still early.  I would sing to DD & read/look at a book or two, but that's about it at that age.  I think it was around 6 or 7 weeks that she started to seem more interested in her baby gym toys.  Another idea is to let your baby lay on his/her tummy & look in the mirror.  Also, try to get out & take a walk w/baby.  It'll be good for your sanity & for stimulating the baby's senses.

Crazycrustacean

?That's all they do at 4 weeks. Meredith only wanted to be held and to look around some. Very little in fact.

I would play disney songs & dance around with her. At least she stimulated somehow. And it's good exercise for you. ?

mlf625

You're doing just fine!  We take stroller walks, do tummy time, do our mom and baby yoga/baby massage DVD, and just in the past week he's shown some interest in his toys.  I read to him, but I think I'm the only one entertained by that.  Bath time is another thing we do that he seems to enjoy.

But at 4 weeks, don't worry if it's all eat-sleep-poop. 

CJinMD

sounds a lot like our day! tho, andrew is starting to "play" a little.

mrs_ross07

he poops, sleeps and eats. I feed, and wipe. LOL. I try to get him to play but he could care less.

H&Dmay21

I read a book (don't remember which one) that gave ideas on what to do at different ages.  For the first two months, they rec'd 5 minutes a day of tummy time, at least 15 minutes of reading, lots of talking and making faces, and playing music.  Like you, though, I feel like I should do more!

sdkrlm

Read Your Week by Week First year.  It tells you milestones and activities you can try each week.

we're at week 5 and we're still not "playing".  We are attempting but to no avail we aren't getting any where with it.