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how long would you leave your 11 week old playing in his jungle gym?

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stainesmassif · 25/02/2009 16:03

he's just started grabbing hold of things, seems to love it, but i can't help feeling like i'm being lazy if he's entertaining himself for longer than 20 minutes - am i being mental!?

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llareggub · 25/02/2009 16:04

You are a bit. What entertaining can you do with an 11 week old? Enjoy it while it lasts...

DarrellRivers · 25/02/2009 16:05

Leave him as long as he is enjoying it

SnowlightMcKenzie · 25/02/2009 16:06

yes. I'd leave him there until he stopped enjoying it and complained. You'll soon know when he is fed up.

You might feel lazy but he is learning loads, and enjoying practising using his limbs, coordinating and cause and effect.

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stainesmassif · 25/02/2009 16:06

i thought so - typical 1st time mum looking for problems where there aren't any!

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smurfette15 · 25/02/2009 16:06

As long as he's happy!!! My 11 week old is currently doing the same and cooing. He's happy.....I'm happy!

HecateQueenOfGhosts · 25/02/2009 16:08

till he starts mawing!

KingRolo · 25/02/2009 16:11

As my FIL says, if it ain't broke don't fix it!

AMumInScotland · 25/02/2009 16:14

Till he's bored! And he'll tell you loud and clear when that happens...

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stainesmassif · 25/02/2009 16:25

maybe it just feels too easy - now he seems equally entertained by watching me play on the wii fit

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screamingabdab · 25/02/2009 16:34

Hi stainesmassif

You remind me of me with my DS1. I thought that if I personally wasn't looking at him, talking to him etc. he'd never learn anything. I used to worry about his ability to play by himself, in fact as he got older I even worried he was autistic because he seemed to like it so much. In fact, now 8 he is just really good, (and really enjoys) playing on his own sometimes.

DS2 however, is a different matter .....

Don't worry, there will be harder bits coming!

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stainesmassif · 25/02/2009 17:04

yes, it's so lovely watching him, why am i worrying?! i should be counting my blessings!! i am still blaming hormones for everything

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screamingabdab · 25/02/2009 18:51

Mum=worry=guilt

KerryMumbles · 25/02/2009 18:52

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stainesmassif · 25/02/2009 21:41

you're wise abdab! i'm only just realising that guilt is my new best friend!

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wrinklytum · 25/02/2009 21:46

Oh as long as he is occupied and doesn't start screaming Put your feet up,grab a cofee and a good book.When they hit toddlerdom/walking its another story

LolaLadybird · 26/02/2009 17:49

Reminds of me when DD (PFB) was couple of weeks old and HV pointed out I could read a book, watch TV while bfing. I felt like I should just watch her or was somehow being neglectful. I told HV who looked at me like I was mad! 3.5 years on I would love to be able to sit in front of my TV in the day (rather than Beebies) ...

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