Baby play for 8 month old

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my ds is happy to sit and play with his toys without any input from me for up to about 20 mins ( sometimes more). And while I know I should enjoy it, part of me feels guilty for using it as an opportunity to do chores ( aka mumsnet). Am i being ridiculous ? Should I just make the most of stand appreciate having an independent baby or am I being a horrible mother for not playing with her baby 24/7 ?

Reading this back, I can see it sounds ridiculous, but I still can't shake the guilty feeling - perhaps bc I know that deep down I'm not great at the non- stop baby play.
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My DS was like that til the day he hit 9 months, now I cant leave the room without him crying for me to come back. I used to be able to do the dishes in the kitchen while he was playing in the playpen in a different room and he wouldn't care.

Make the most of it, separation anxiety is just around the corner!

put together a wanky basket treasure box and sit back in the knowledge that you are aiding his development

win win

Nah! Enjoy it! My DD was like this and it was a welcome contrast to DS who had been very labour intensive. Independent play is to be encouraged, you are doing him a favour by ignoring him .

Tgger - now that's my kind of advice ! Thanks

My 8 month DD is exactly the same: very happy to play by herself. I know exactly what you mean about feeling guilty about not playing with her; I've been feeling the same emotions. Glad to know it's not just me.