Question for SAHM's

cmurphy09

I'm a first time mom & curious what other 'experienced' Mommas do with their LO's activity wise during the day as far as playtime, both indoors & outdoors? Also when is a safe point to let LO play on the ground/grass? Since she's just barely 10 months, I was thinking when she starts walking. But as of recent she seems really interested to get down on the ground when we're outside. I just worry about her putting stuff in her mouth. I got an outdoors baby playhut area for her but she's less than thrilled to go inside it. She always wants to be with mom & dad (awe).

I would also like tips, education wise. I would love to send her to preschool but that's just not in our budget atm.

TIA!

MrsGoodkat

I think being on the grass is fine at that age. Just don't let her eat it if you're in an unfamiliar place and don't know what's been sprayed on it.

We do Kindermusik class once a week. We attempt library story time but don't often get going in time on Monday morning for it (and that is only recent that DS would even tolerate story time). We go for a long walk in the mornings when it is warm enough out and go to the playground or play in the backyard.

I'm having a complete brain fart as to what I was doing with DS when he was 9 months old. I think since he was still doing 2 naps we'd play in the morning, then he'd nap, then we'd run errands or go for a walk, then be back for his second nap. There wasn't a whole lot of educational stuff going on besides playing at that age. Have you checked your Parks and Rec dept to see if they offer any classes for infants during the week?  

NotSharknado

As long as your LO likes to play in the grass I would say its fine. My dd was scared and broke out from it.

RondackHiker

Is this where I confess that I let DS crawl around in the grass and dirt as soon as he could crawl?

I'd watch for him to pop stuff in his mouth, but wasn't too concerned. He ate dirt once or twice.

nanabanana06

Yeah, 10 months is when we plopped a blanket down and let her explore.

The Nap Taker

I'm no longer a SAHM but was the first year of his life.

We were always outside, I bought a couple sheets from the SA and put them on the grass and it worked out great. We also bought a little pool that he loved and we also have a swing set in our BY. We went on a lot of walks in between his two naps. 

He was really too young for any of the classes offered in my area.

AliciaS1411

My LO is about the same age as yours. Our typical day looks like this:

10:00 AM- Wake up, snuggle in bed, Bottle, Diaper and clothes change. 

11:00 AM- Elliot plays in the floor on a large mat while we watch Ellen. (He LOVES Ellen, and its the only time the TV is one during the day) On the mat I put down his train, laugh and learn puppy, blocks, stacker, and instruments and he plays with what he wants. 

12:15 PM- We go for a walk if the weather is nice. 

12:30 PM- Lunch (usually fruit puree and puffs), diaper change

1:00 PM- Nap time (I take a shower, do house work, pay bills, do grocery lists, bump)

2:30 PM- Diaper change, Elliot plays in the jumper for a bit while I finish up my to-do list

3:00 PM- Go to the park or play outside, or play with toys again. 

5:00 PM- Dad is home and plays with Elliot

6:30 PM- Dinner (Veggie or Meat Puree for Elliot)

7:30 PM- Bath

8:30 PM- Book, Bottle

9:00 PM- Bed. 

If we have errands to run or go out, obviously the day looks much different. 

As far as educational stuff, it will change as she grows. With Elliot we talk and sing a LOT during the day, even when we our shopping. We practice standing and walking. When its just us we're almost exclusively in French and then when DH is home we're in English. 

Let your kid play on the ground. She'll live. Keep a close watch on her and just don't let her stick things in her mouth. 

SoDoMojo

I let my DS play on the grass much younger... just keep an eye out for any yucky things. 

As far as activities we go to story time at the public library, tot spot at the community centers, play area at the mall, and of parks/beach. When it's rainy we end up just tinkering around - blocks, books, cars, crayon, movies, etc. I don't have a schedule or anything, just let DS do what he wants. I also have DS attending weekly soccer class and we did a tumbling class (thru the community center) for a little bit, but that's stuff your LO is still too young for.

We just started attending a co-op preschool, meaning I'm there with him and volunteer at the school. It's cheaper than typical preschool. So for budget that my be something to look into. My DS is almost 2.5, but there are classes for 1 year old. 

Have fun!  

chardonnay24

I was letting him crawl around on the grass at 6 months and making sure he didn't eat anything. Now at over 2, he still puts rocks, sticks, and condom wrappers in his mouth (or tries, anyway).

At that age, we did library storytime, music class, play dates, shopping trips, and eating lunch out with my friends and relatives. I loved it because he was the most portable baby and we could go anywhere. Honestly, at that age, I did a lot of strapping him in the Ergo and doing what I wanted to do. It wasn't until over 1 year that our day became structured around him.

MoonlitPlumeria

Z can't play on the grass much here because the fire ants are everywhere. We go to story time at the library once week, we do indoor picnics, we read stories, color with crayons, the occasional craft, and sometimes we go the local children's museum. But my kid is almost 2 now. I honestly can't remember back to activities when she was only 10 months.

Snapdragon750

Studies have shown that kids who eat dirt have better immune systems.  It's true!

Not that I'd exactly encourage it; I mean if I saw DD putting a leaf in her mouth I'd stop her, but I wouldn't let the fear of it happening stop me from letting DD play outside at really any age.  I have a very cautious kid, though, and she wasn't at all interested in sitting or walking on grass until literally this week.  She's 21 months old. 

As for daily activities, I follow her lead.  If she's bored around the house, I take her out, even if it's just to the grocery store.  If she's playing with something, I stay in.  If she's happy playing alone, I try to take the opportunity to get things done unless I am overcome by the urge to tackle and tickle her (it happens).  This is obviously subject to change depending on what I need to get done that day. 

cmurphy09

Thank you everyone for your responses! Sets my FTM jitters at ease... I swear I over obsess on the smallest of things until other moms say, don't worry that's perfectly normal & okay

Not that I'll be encouraging grass eating but defiitely will look forward to her exploring tomorrow, weather permitting.