How much direct "activity/interaction" should a 13 week old have?

[whatwoulddollydo]

Hello Everyone. I am a first time mum to a 13 week old boy who is now awake and alert for around 90 minutes following a feed. My question is this - out of those 90 minutes how much direct ineraction/stimulation/play should he have with me? He is happy just to kick under his play gym and in his bouncy chair but also loves when we sing nursery rhymes, play with simple toys etc (he doesn't enjoy tummy time but working on this!)...I don't want to overstimulate him or get him used to only playing with people, plus need to get some 'stuff' done around the house but on the other hand don't want to leave him too much to his own devices in case this is detrimental too...am keen to hear what other mums do / have done. Apologies is this sounds lame but its something I have been fretting about so thought would ask the wise mums on mumsnet. Many thanks

I think he needs as much direct intervention/av=ctivity as you want! He's too little to learn"bad habits" - so if you want to spend 90 minutes playing "This Little Piggy" then go for it. Or if you want to leave him under his gym while you get dinner on that's fine too -he'll soon tell you if he's unhappy or bored!

I don't think you can overstimulate if you're gentle and aware of him - babies of this age are incredibly expressive! Just relax and enjoy him.

I was guided by my dd/ds. Often put them down on playmat after a feed to let them have a kick and roll. I was round and about in the same room, so might be singing or chatting and would get on the floor with them from time to time to bash a toy or something. When they got bored, we might do some tummy time, or I'd take them for walk, or play with toy, sing etc. I let them both have time to play on their own and they were both quite good at playing independently as toddlers. Also used the time when feeding, changing etc to chat, sing, talk, so they got lots of interaction. Sounds like you are doing great!

Thank you both for your responses...has made me feel much better and good to know that instinct is pretty much in line with you guys - much appreciated x