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Am I just being lazy?

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user29383 · 26/06/2024 14:49

I have a beautiful 7 month DS. He sleeps throughout the night, he'll allow others to pick him up and he is easily entertained. I take him out often whether it's to a family members house or a daily walk and I spend a lot of time on the floor playing with him but there are times during the day he won't settle at all and I stick some nursery rhymes on on YouTube which calms him down instantly. This isn't an all day thing, maybe half an hour at most but I can't help but feel guilty when I do this. I sometimes feel like I can't hear myself think and miss being able to sit down and just think or plan stuff and I tell myself when he's older and in school I'll be able to have these moments to myself again but I can't help but take the easy option and put these videos on for him which I know isn't right!

Don't know what I'm trying to get from this but does anyone else ever do this or is it me just giving up too easily when he cries for so long?

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RagzRebooted · 26/06/2024 14:51

Not at all. You aren't harming him in any way and you're saving your sanity. Well done!

Ratfinkstinkypink · 26/06/2024 14:51

If you are worried about screen time have you tried just nursery rhymes via a speaker?

Mydogisagentleman · 26/06/2024 14:52

Definitely not being lazy.
Our now 23 year old DD was often entertained by fun sng factory or The Wiggles

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Overthebow · 26/06/2024 14:53

What’s wrong with that? I’m on May leave at the moment and do the same. Variety is good and it sounds like you take him out and play with him too so I don’t see the issue.

Mt563 · 26/06/2024 14:54

Do you let him have independent play time with his toys? You can build it up over time but you might be surprised how well and how long he can manage.

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