Are we doing enough for our baby?

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I'm really anxious we're not doing enough activities etc go stimulate and entertain our 6mo daughter. We go to 2 or 3 baby groups a week, walks most days with the dog usually in the woods near our house, spend time in the garden when the weather allows, and go out a couple of times a week either for lunch with friends or just to wander around the shops, the rest of the time is indoor play on the play mat with a variety of toys like sensory sort blocks, balls and rattles, which I rotate to try and keep things interesting. We also sing songs with actions randomly throughout the day and during rest time/ pre nap wind down. Other half thinks I'm worrying unnecessarily.....?

Your OH is right! Independent time / alone time also really important, you don’t need to constantly entertain

Yes you're doing plenty. What are you worried about?

I did one baby group per week and the rest of the time DD pretty much tagged along with me, whatever I was doing. Watched me cook from her highchair, went out and about in the buggy etc. They don't need to be stimulated 100% of the time, everything is a learning opportunity at that age.

You don’t even need to do the things you are doing. The whole world is an exciting novelty. Cuddle her as much as she wants and do what makes you happy.

You are doing more than enough. I had DD in lockdown and there were no face to face classes at all until she was 5 months old and we just had the 1 hour a day local walk etc and she developed absolutely fine x

Sounds like you're doing plenty. Just enjoy these precious baby months before baby can walk. They really go so quickly.

Haha omg yes I just go baby group once sometimes twice a week. Have family over for an hour... rest time I play myself with nursery rhymes, musical instruments (just banging) and toys then talking and singing. But tbf they grow and develop when sleeping so chill time is good too and lots of cuddles 🥰

That's loads! I've got a 2.5yo and a 7m baby. The baby gets ignored most of the time as the toddler takes up so much of my time and attention. The baby is hitting his milestones at the same time as / ahead of the toddler and is a super happy little chap. As long as they have the basics I suspect they learn and develop despite you rather than because of you!

This is me right now!! Dc1 plenty of sensory toys, engaged tummy time, groups, walks etc etc, dc2.....let's watch mummy fold washing, play with this spoon while mummy cooks! To be fair he's pretty entertained by his sister who still struggles sometimes with sharing her mummy. Theres mum guilt but we try and do joint groups, unfortunately it's the way it is. They're both happy and healthy

Sounds like more than enough. At that age they don’t get much benefit from baby classes so only do them if you enjoy them and get something out of them. We only did a few in the months before DD started nursery and don’t feel like we missed out on anything by not doing them sooner.

Who are you comparing yourself to?

This sounds perfect OP.