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Things to do with 3 month old

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chocolatedonut · 14/09/2014 01:58

DD is now 3 months old and I'm struggling with things to do with her. We go out for a long walk each day and she likes to have a good nosey around for a bit and then falls asleep once she's sitting up, holding things, crawling etc I know it will be easier- we can play with her toys together and I can take her to, for example, soft play for babies.

I would like to try swimming but I'm nervous about going alone. I can't afford swimming club eg. turtle tots

What things did you do with your little one.

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JellyTipisthebest · 14/09/2014 03:57

I take the little one I look after to a music group at a library. They do sleep a lot at this age. I would use the time to check out things in the area, groups don't necessarily charge for a first visit. I did break the day up by doing some singing with her to a cd. Changing the babygym around a bit and putting on her tummy to play
When mine were little they used to like watching the washing machine, watching me hang cloths outside. Your baby will almost big enough for a door bouncer which mine found fun for a few mins. They get tired quickly so at first it seams like a lot of effort for a short amount of time.

Have a look at your library they may have a list of groups that are free of cheap. It can be good to go to these before your child is ready as then it is easier to make friends.

Scotinoz · 14/09/2014 10:23

Museums, art galleries, shops, cafés, trains, buses...they find anything interesting at that age. Take advantage and do stuff you'd like to do

Library rhyme time (it's for older ones but my baby always liked watching the toddlers and I met some nice girls), classes sometimes do a free trial, bring your baby fitness classes (my kid came to Pilates at that age and seemed to quite enjoy watching grown women wheeze). Give everything a bash once and see what you like.

Swimming isn't as scary as it seems. Just be organised. Go with your swimming cossie already on, shove swim nappy on baby, in for ten minutes and do a bit of splashing etc, dry&dress baby, in pram/car seat, get yourself ready. Do showering etc at home, just get both of your warm and dry at the pool.

Scotinoz · 14/09/2014 10:26

Oh, and just the every day housework, getting ready is entertainment in itself. I used to (still do) narrate everything

Blue pants on the line....pink pants on the line...

Fork in the dishwasher...side plate in the dishwasher...

Peel the onion...dice the onion...

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knowler · 14/09/2014 18:31

I've got a 3 mo too and we are going to start swimming (not classes, just us). The best thing is just to be organised and gave spare swim nappies!

Apart from that, we go for a lot of walks but also library rhyme time (free) and one paid for class at Gymboree. He is also very keen on window shopping, house of Fraser in particular

tortoisesarefab · 14/09/2014 20:17

I took mine to baby sensory at that age, it's a really nice thing to do and allows you to socialise with other mums. Definitely enjoy going for coffee etc while you still can. Our local cinema also has a 'big scream' showing where you can take your baby to watch what you want to watch on the cinema. They will probably mostly sleep/ feed but it's nice for the mums.

ReadyForDinner · 14/09/2014 20:18

We did baby yoga at this age which though not cheap, about 7 pound a session was good as I got a bit of exercise and dd enjoyed it too, checking out the other babies and being engaged by you. Baby massage also good (and free!) At this age as another poster said take advantage of doing what you want to do to some extent. It won't be long before they won't put up with being in the buggy for long as you wander the shops and them sleeping whilst you have a quiet coffee will be a rare pleasure.

MuscatBouschet · 14/09/2014 20:21

At this age I particularly enjoying taking him over to my mums house to play while I snoozed in her bed.

AnythingNotEverything · 14/09/2014 20:24

Baby cinema is brilliant. I miss it. It's not the same once your baby wants to sit up and watch.

Baby sensory is a lovely class - I'd second that recommendation.

At 3 months DD was mostly going whoever I wanted to. Shopping, cafés, more shopping ... She didn't need much.

Reading is good too. They can get a lot out of books at a very young age.

outer · 14/09/2014 20:27

At this age, take advantage of the fact that they're portable, and live your life as YOU want to, bringing the baby along. Yeah ok maybe not to bars and nightclubs but.....

There's loads of time to get bored to tears at tumble tots etc. Enjoy the time now where she doesn't need hours of mind numbing, noisy and expensive entertainment.

outer · 14/09/2014 20:28

At this age, take advantage of the fact that they're portable, and live your life as YOU want to, bringing the baby along. Yeah ok maybe not to bars and nightclubs but.....

There's loads of time to get bored to tears at tumble tots etc. Enjoy the time now where she doesn't need hours of mind numbing, noisy and expensive entertainment.

ThisFenceIsComfy · 14/09/2014 20:31

I did baby massage classes. Apart from that, not much really. Just do what you want as much as you can and take them along.

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chocolatedonut · 14/09/2014 23:18

Thank you all for your suggestions. I just find she gets bored very easily and starts crying to be picked up. I feel like I can't get anything done I'm worried about the swimming pool being too cold also? Am I being stupid?

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outer · 15/09/2014 06:40

Some are cold, but the baby pools should be warmer. We went swimming twice a week at that age, and now DS is 2 he's totally confident in the water and loves swimming.

We go to more of a fun family pool than a laps type one. They're warmer.

ReadyForDinner · 15/09/2014 23:36

yep baby pools are warmer but they still get cold pretty quickly. Probably only manage 15mins to half an hour before they start to flag, or hands and feet start to go blue like dd again swimming just you and lo probably easier when they are little and moving is limited - I took a folding changing mat for somewhere to put her while I got sorted. the thought of doing it alone now she is on the move blows my mind, we haven't been for ages.

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