'Trapped In The Computer'

[MarthaLovesMatthew]

Ok, I'm going to risk sounding like a right numpty here...but never mind.

DH and I are relocating soon. We're renting out our house, it needs some work doing. So DD and I are going to stay with my parents 300 miles away for about a month or so whilst DH gets the place rent-able.

We're a bit worried about what a month long absence might do to DH and DD's relationship.

I'm thinking we could make some videos and DH suggested Skype so DD can still see him/hear him talking to her.

But...and this is where it gets a bit odd...DH is a bit worried that DD will think he is 'trapped in the computer' (!) and that she might potentially be upset about seeing him on video etc. Will it be confusing for her?

She is nearly 12 months old.

Any got any experience/advice/want to laugh at us?

Tell her it's fine, that's what the escape button is for.

DH was working away in India when DD was that age and we used a lot of Skype video calling. She would get very excited by seeing him on screen and we got a lot of fingerprints on the screen, but she wasn't confused or upset or appear to think he was trapped anywhere.

I will join you in sounding like a numpty! Those were the exact same concerns I had when we starting using Skype to chat to my parents.
The first time our DD saw her GPs on screen, she made a lunge for them! (we also have a lot of finger prints on the screen here!) but she's never gotten upset or seemed confused by it, and she seems to thoroughly enjoy showing off for an audience!

Has your DD ever seen a video of you or your DH while you are actually there with her? What was her reaction then?
Can you try putting DH in front of your webcam so your DD can see him on screen and in real life, so she can get used to the fact that it's a picture? Or even looking at him in a mirror?

Hi RustyBear,

She has, seen videos of both of us. Most of the time she seems to not understand. Occasionally she has gotten upset...

But this was a few months ago...

Think we will try the webcam thing.

Don't know why we're nervous about it really. She is a sensitive child but it surely can't be harmful...I hope!

Thanks for the replies!

I think it will be fine - good idea to practise. You could even get your parents to start the practising so its not just your DH who goes in the computer, iyswim.

Ooh, thats a good idea river. Hadn't thought of that. Test the waters so to speak.

Ta :)