Baby's day

[MummaBees]

I'm a new mum to a 10 week old and just getting used to everything. What sort of routine, if any did you have for a 10 week old? I am never sure if I am not doing enough with him or doing too much! I think around now they stop sleeping as much during the day. When you are not specifically doing an activity e.g. play, bath, book etc, but they are not sleeping what do you do?

Also did you start having a bedtime round now, and if so when? Or is it still too early? Thank you x

If you’re looking for a routine then I’d say perhaps schedule in a few 10-15 minutes activities throughout the day (when at home).

• some story time; I used to lay on the floor next to DS and read with the book above our heads, he used to love it. My recommendation would be something a bit longer which you enjoy reading. Rhyming books are good. Dr Seuss, ten little aliens/dinosaurs etc, the McFly dinosaur poop ones are bright. But also some time sat on your lap with the touchy feely and flap books.
• nursery rhyme time; if you’re home alone then I’d recommend putting ‘the baby club’ on iplayer/YouTube. It’s far more engaging for you then just sitting and singing by yourself. As long as your little one is sat with you and you do the actions with her then I wouldn’t personally panic about resorting to TV.
• tummy time; some toys in front. They love a baby mirror!

I went for a walk every day (but have a dog).

Also would lay him on his play gym mat thing if I wanted to chuck some laundry in. I was lucky that most days he’d happily lay there for a bit on his own. (Not every day, but most).

I’d move the moses basket / high chair when he was a bit older into the kitchen while I was cooking tea. Put Spotify on and have a little song/dance while I cooked so he could watch me. He was always very impressed with my performances.

So I think to answer the specific question: have a few chunks of baby time with an activity carved out, and then for the rest of the day try and bring them into what you are doing where you can. You don’t want to overstimulate them but also don’t want to put pressure on yourself to try and make every minute of their day engaging and exciting.

Bed time - I had something carved out at about 12/14 weeks. It needed some tweaking but I’d say it was a well established routine by about 6 months which felt right. He’s just over a year now and bed time is great 99% of the time!

Does that help at all?

Really helpful thank you!! The idea of 15 minute activities is helpful. I'm unsure how often they're supposed to nap now but if he's awake he will have to sit in his bouncer while I do chores but I do try to keep him involved! He also loves his baby gym but hadn't thought to leave him there whilst I do laundry (obvs in same room). Good idea, thank you