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Two month old day

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bunhead34 · 09/06/2021 10:27

I have a two month old, FTM, and not really
Sure what I should be doing with her in the day.
We go for walks in the pram, lay on the play mat/bouncer, bit of tummy time.
She is awake quite a lot in the day, am I supposed to try and entertain her the whole time?
We're about to start some baby classes, a couple a week.
I feel so guilty if she is just sitting there!

How does your day look with a little baby?

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BloodyCreateUsername · 09/06/2021 10:29

Would equally be interested in this

trunumber · 09/06/2021 10:29

I really don't think you need to do much at that age, just chatter when you're doing things (pop baby in a sling if you feel comfortable with it) and get on with whatever you want to do- walks, coffee, shops etc

Is she napping though? I watched a lot of TV while baby napped at me at that stage

deathbypostitnote · 09/06/2021 10:32

No you're not expected to entertain her.

If you can do half an hour of baby talk and eye contact interaction you are doing brilliantly.

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LeafBeetle · 09/06/2021 10:34

No need to entertain baby all the time at this age! If she's happy and you've spent some time with her, feel free to get on with jobs etc until she needs something.

HarveySchlumpfenburger · 09/06/2021 10:37

As long as she’s not sitting there all day everyday being ignored, you’re fine.

At 2 months, groups will be more for your benefit than hers.

HereWeGoAgain24 · 09/06/2021 12:26

Honestly I wish I could go back and enjoy those newborn days, soak up all the snuggles and stop worrying about whether I was doing the 'right' things or if I was doing enough!

At 2 months old I would just focus on keeping baby fed, changed and warm and doing little bits here and there exactly as you are ❤️

yikesanotherbooboo · 09/06/2021 12:38

No need for entertainment and only go to groups if you fancy them yourself. Babies don't gain from them. Chat to your child while they are awake , that's all.

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bunhead34 · 09/06/2021 13:14

Great, thanks everyone!

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WhiteHorse92 · 09/06/2021 17:06

I'm also a FTM to a 2.5 month old, I take him for walks in the pram, take him out to coffee shops/pub and to see friends, take him to a music group and a baby sensory group, give him tummy time and time on the play mat, carry him round in the sling, talk to him, sing nursery rhymes and read to him sometimes whilst breastfeeding. So a lot of the same stuff you've been doing. It's difficult at that age as they don't look like they're enjoying or interacting with stuff but sounds like you're doing a good job!

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