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Activities for 3 months

HayesRN13HayesRN13 member
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I know we've posted things about activities to do now that our Lo's are awake and wanting to play during the day... So if there is a thread feel free to navigate me. But what toys, activities are you all doing to stimulate babies new interests in the world around them? I find myself running out of things to do during the day..He loves his play mat and tummy time but need some things/ ideas to switch it up! TIA
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  • lwhrmommalwhrmomma member
    I've been reading stories and he looks at the pictures. I have also been putting him in his bumbo seat for a few minutes at a time to help him practice sitting.


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  • virginiaunicorn11virginiaunicorn11 member
    He enjoys his bath, so we try to reheat the water and keep him there for a bit. We take him to the playground, because he enjoys sitting and watching the kids play. On his play mat and in his Bumbo, we are working with him on reaching for things. In the Bumbo, we put plastic keys over his foot and he tries to reach for them. On the mat, we dangle his favorite toys over him and move them close and far away.
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  • aliciac2008aliciac2008 member
    We've got a space in the living room with all of her mats, her boppy pillow, and her Bumbo set up. We'll cycle through those this, usually 10 or 15 minutes on each or less if she's getting bored. I'll also sit so she rests on my thighs looking up at me and we'll talk, or make funny faces. I also read to her so she can see the pictures, go for walks, sit on the deck, and she even really likes watching football so sometimes we'll sit on the couch and do that. 
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  • karaelaine1991karaelaine1991 member
    edited August 2015
    One thing I saw on pinterest that I can't wait to try is to put globs of non-toxic washable paint on a piece of paper and put the paper in a gallon Ziploc bag. Then, during tummy time, seal the bag and let baby smack the colors - baby's first artwork!

    Definitely for when LO has good neck control and is totally comfortable with her hands. Not sure if we'll be doing this as soon as she turns 3 months - this Tuesday - but probably by the end of the month!
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  • HayesRN13HayesRN13 member
    He's not too fond of his bumbo.. He lasts about two minutes lol. And he loves his baths so I always get excited for bath time which I try to do at same time each night before bed as part of his routine... Thanks for the replies!
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  • pearlv88pearlv88 member
    When it's not too hot, we have been going outside. I put down a big blanket under a tree and he loves it! I think the fresh air helps knock him out for a good nap too.
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  • virginiaunicorn11virginiaunicorn11 member
    Yeah, my kid wasn't a Bumbo fan at first, but he is tolerating it longer if I put him in it when he's in a good mood, and get on the floor with him to play and make faces. I finally started using a mirror for tummy time as everyone suggested, and it worked wonders.

    He loves the swing, too. I think he gets motion sickness because by the end of his time in it, he's slowly spit up his whole lunch... But he smiles through it.

    @esampson1983 - how long do you leave your kid in the swing? My LO can stay in it for an hour+ sometimes, as long as we pay attention to him every few minutes (talk to him, smile back at him). I am totally overthinking this...
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  • dancegurl1118dancegurl1118 member
    Um, our activities are anything that keeps her from being grumpy in about 6 minute increments. Activity mat? Cool for 6 minutes until she's sick of it. Tummy time? Another 6 minutes until she starts whining. Singing songs? Sure for one or two. She's just gets bored so easily yet I don't want to overstimulate her.

    FYI I don't actually time 6 minutes she just has a very short span of putting up with things so I assume it's about 5-6 minutes.
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  • janat1717janat1717 member
    We talk, stare at mobiles (we change up weekly), read, play with toys (new phenomenon started at 11 weeks),go for walks where I learned he is obsessed with trees, tummy time

    I'm with @dancegurl1118. We don't do these things for long other then walking. I also have to switch how I hold him a lot during walks now. He is getting squirmy!!
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  • esampson1983esampson1983 member
    virginiaunicorn11 said:

    Yeah, my kid wasn't a Bumbo fan at first, but he is tolerating it longer if I put him in it when he's in a good mood, and get on the floor with him to play and make faces. I finally started using a mirror for tummy time as everyone suggested, and it worked wonders.

    He loves the swing, too. I think he gets motion sickness because by the end of his time in it, he's slowly spit up his whole lunch... But he smiles through it.

    @esampson1983 - how long do you leave your kid in the swing? My LO can stay in it for an hour+ sometimes, as long as we pay attention to him every few minutes (talk to him, smile back at him). I am totally overthinking this...

    It depends on how he is feeling. Some days 5 minutes. Some days an hour plus, especially if we use white noise with it.

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    esampson1983 said:

    virginiaunicorn11 said:

    Yeah, my kid wasn't a Bumbo fan at first, but he is tolerating it longer if I put him in it when he's in a good mood, and get on the floor with him to play and make faces. I finally started using a mirror for tummy time as everyone suggested, and it worked wonders.

    He loves the swing, too. I think he gets motion sickness because by the end of his time in it, he's slowly spit up his whole lunch... But he smiles through it.

    @esampson1983 - how long do you leave your kid in the swing? My LO can stay in it for an hour+ sometimes, as long as we pay attention to him every few minutes (talk to him, smile back at him). I am totally overthinking this...

    It depends on how he is feeling. Some days 5 minutes. Some days an hour plus, especially if we use white noise with it.

    Ok, phew. I was getting worried that leaving him in that long wasn't good.
    Things are going well with my LO, but I'm having some days of second-guessing myself after learning some new things on here lately.
    Thanks for the response!
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  • chrissssnchrissssn member
    @esampson1983 - Are you referring to the ceiling fan? Our boy loves the ceiling fans! I think because the fan is a dark color. But we look at the fan and talk about Mr. Fan. Lol

    @henrytviii - We love those books! Yummy Yucky is a favorite in this house. LO also seems to like one we have called Chomp.

    Since LO is a second child, I feel like he doesn't get as much direct activity play as the first which makes me feel a little bad at times. But he loves his swing and he loves sitting in his bouncer watching his big brother play on the floor.
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  • virginiaunicorn11virginiaunicorn11 member
    chrissssn said:


    Since LO is a second child, I feel like he doesn't get as much direct activity play as the first which makes me feel a little bad at times. But he loves his swing and he loves sitting in his bouncer watching his big brother play on the floor.

    That's funny you say you feel bad he doesn't get as much direct activity play. This is my first (only?) and I feel bad that he's not around other kids more! He loooves watching kids, so I try to take him to a playground a few times a week.
    Need to find a mommy group but... Just no time. Guess this guy is doomed to be the serious oldest/only child stereotype.
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  • chrissssnchrissssn member
    @virginiaunicorn11 - I never thought about it that way! I guess I'm just comparing it to my experience with the first baby who got all the attention, all the time. Just like yours, my LO loves to watch his brother and older kids play.
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  • katyqvkatyqv member
    LO loves going for walks in her stroller, tummy time and watching TV while sitting in DH's lap. She's also recently fallen in love with her mamaroo and has been taking her naps in it during the day. I count that as an activity because prior to falling asleep, she's staring and trying to grab at the toy balls on the mobile. It exhausts her and I love it. 
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  • HoosOnFirstHoosOnFirst member
    Ok I was going to get a bumbo but then I read this: https://mamaot.com/beware-the-baby-bumbo-seat/

    Has anyone else heard to avoid them? They seem all the rage!
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  • slr1229slr1229 member
    ^interesting, I just bought one today.
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  • aj1327aj1327 member
    @hoodoll82 I was actually given 2 and sat LO in it for about a minute on Sunday. He still needed help from me with his head and looked extremely uncomfortable so out he came. That article actually makes sense to me...
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  • devyns2nddevyns2nd member
    @hoodoll82 we read that too and have just used it a few mins at a time. Its cute to see him in it and they say the same thing about wearing your baby in wraps and carriers. I personally think you could make something out of a lot of things. I'm not neglectful, my pediatrician agrees. I don't leave LO in it for hours and hours.
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  • virginiaunicorn11virginiaunicorn11 member
    devyns2nd said:

    @hoodoll82 we read that too and have just used it a few mins at a time. Its cute to see him in it and they say the same thing about wearing your baby in wraps and carriers. I personally think you could make something out of a lot of things. I'm not neglectful, my pediatrician agrees. I don't leave LO in it for hours and hours.

    THIS.
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  • HayesRN13HayesRN13 member
    virginiaunicorn11 said:

    devyns2nd said:

    @hoodoll82 we read that too and have just used it a few mins at a time. Its cute to see him in it and they say the same thing about wearing your baby in wraps and carriers. I personally think you could make something out of a lot of things. I'm not neglectful, my pediatrician agrees. I don't leave LO in it for hours and hours.

    THIS.
    And this again...your baby shouldn't stay in any 1 position for long periods of time, so is it true? Yes, but they could make the same article "beware the laying on the back"

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  • dancegurl1118dancegurl1118 member
    LO looks so uncomfortable in the bumbo. Kind of slumped. And her fat thighs make it impossible to get her out. Home girl needs some core strength.
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  • HayesRN13HayesRN13 member
    dancegurl1118 said:

    LO looks so uncomfortable in the bumbo. Kind of slumped. And her fat thighs make it impossible to get her out. Home girl needs some core strength.

    Ya my little looks uncomfortable too and is hard to get in and out because of his thunder thighs
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  • ChardeeMacDennisChardeeMacDennis member
    According to Dr. Internet your baby should just switch between tummy time and flat on his/her back in the crib all day long. Anything else and they'll never learn to sit or crawl or walk.
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  • HayesRN13HayesRN13 member
    edited September 2015
    ChardeeMacDennis said:

    According to Dr. Internet your baby should just switch between tummy time and flat on his/her back in the crib all day long. Anything else and they'll never learn to sit or crawl or walk.

    Ha ya.. I know right
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  • esampson1983esampson1983 member
    chrissssn said:

    @esampson1983 - Are you referring to the ceiling fan? Our boy loves the ceiling fans! I think because the fan is a dark color. But we look at the fan and talk about Mr. Fan. Lol

    @henrytviii - We love those books! Yummy Yucky is a favorite in this house. LO also seems to like one we have called Chomp.

    Since LO is a second child, I feel like he doesn't get as much direct activity play as the first which makes me feel a little bad at times. But he loves his swing and he loves sitting in his bouncer watching his big brother play on the floor.

    Yes, the ceiling fan ;) I agree- I think he likes the contrasting colors. He just talks and talks to the fan!
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  • devyns2nddevyns2nd member
    ChardeeMacDennis said:

    According to Dr. Internet your baby should just switch between tummy time and flat on his/her back in the crib all day long. Anything else and they'll never learn to sit or crawl or walk.

    ...don't forget playing drums and pretending to talk on the phone.
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  • HoosOnFirstHoosOnFirst member
    Heh! Didn't mean to cause any ruckus or judgement about the Bumbo - I was just surprised when I read the article and per usual started to question everything... Stupid internet.

    Re thunder thighs, an acquaintance has the summer infant one I believe for the same reason.
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  • mrs_massiemrs_massie member
    I use the app Babysparks. There's a free version and an upgrade. Everyday they have different programs you can run through with your LO for fun and development. I do a couple of sets of each program.
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  • YouAreMySunshine15YouAreMySunshine15 member
    We've had fun playing "sensory games." I'll let her smell different things, mainly foods. She loved the smell of banana. Yesterday she touched different materials, i.e. a kitchen sponge with a scrubber side, tin foil, silk. It's funny to see her face when experiencing something new.
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  • karaelaine1991karaelaine1991 member
    MrsMassimilla said:

    I use the app Babysparks. There's a free version and an upgrade. Everyday they have different programs you can run through with your LO for fun and development. I do a couple of sets of each program.

    Is this an app that baby participates in? Or does it recommend activities to do with LO outside of the app? I'm big on limiting screen time for LO (personal choice) but would be interested in new ideas for activities for her, as long as they're not dependent on her using a device.
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