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playtime

caradullcaradull member
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I have a 7 week old and was wondering what kind of activities can I do with him during playtime at this age?? he is not grabbing things yet, just stares....does like music and the mobile. I guess I just feel bad that he isn't "really" playing yet just staring away, makes me think he is bored lol  suggestions/opinions are welcome!  thanks Wink
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  • kclearkclear
    DS is almost 7 weeks and i feel the same way! i think that's normal. when he's awake (which he is a LOT) i put him on his activity mat and talk to him while i show him the rattles, etc. that are attached to it. he hangs out in his swing and looks at the mobile and the mirror for a while. if its warm enough outside i take him out to the mailbox with me or we go for a short walk in the stroller. i take him to his Grammy's house since she will be doing daycare soon and I want him to be comfortable there. DH and I take turns holding him and talking to him. he likes when we play with his cheeks and ears...it makes him laugh. basically it depends on the day, but we try to keep him engaged when we can.
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  • BettyBookwormBettyBookworm member

    We do tummy time, and read a book. She likes to kick at the owls on her playmat.

    Becareful with the signals of over stimulation though--  looking away or zoning out could indicate that he has had all he can take for now. Then its a good idea to scoop him up and let him nap. You don't want to get to the over tired because then calming them can be a hard thing.

    Honestly, you don't have to keep a newborn engaged ALL the time. More is not better. It won't affect their smarts or anything like that if you give them limited doses of activity. Just being awake and alive is a lot for their systems. EVERYTHING is new and interesting. So play, and have fun-- but realize that about 10-15 minutes of high-interactive activity is really all your LO needs. Any more and you'll get to that bermuda triangle of over tired. 

    Good luck!

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  • blu-eyedwifeblu-eyedwife member
    tummy time, playmat, mirror time, art cards, reading, and dancing.  We both dance together and I'll "make" him dance by playing with his arms and legs while singing to him as he lies on the couch.
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  • teachermeesh82teachermeesh82 member
    BERMUDA TRIANGLE OF OVERTIRED.. THAT IS THE TERM I HAVE TAKEN.. We are dealling with this with my 11 week year old.. its the worst!
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